It is about time. I have not been to Belgium since November and I feel that it is itching a bit. I just need to go. Inspiration and mussels in Antwerp. And early morning Fleemarkets and vintage shopping in Brussels. Maybe a short sprawl in the park of the African Museum? Two days is all I need. And I can … Read More
A ship comes loaded
So, back from the holidays and guess what I brought? Yes, that is correct; Food- The best souvenir there is. I wish I could give you a description of the goods but unfortunately I do not know the name of most of the vegetables. What I do know is that The cucumber I am bringing has an insane bitter taste … Read More
there is no catastrophe with a warning
I am still on Sri Lanka and at Lunch time the message on the wire came: Earth quake in the indian ocean. The locals well remembered the Tsunami in 2004 but this time things would probably have turned out very differently as the warning came early and people, kind of, knew what to do. Everyone was informed in time and … Read More
Happy Easter!
Some one really made an effort for me today. The colors ar perfect for the season. Yellow flowers and Purple Lotus. It felt like diving into a huge easter egg. —————————————– I am not so found of taking baths in a bathtub. Maybe one can tell.
Two insults in one?
Today we will be cooking Banan Flower for Lunch. “Very good for weight reduction, Madame!” “Oh really?? Thank You very much.” Regardless of any French language reforms I still do not see myself being in the age of a Madame yet. Anyhow. Isn’t it pretty? I can not wait!
Fruitsalad on a cake
About a year ago I was having a lot of girls over. I decided to make a completely sweet evening, which is not really my style. There was a lot of cakes, rum shrub soaked desserts and cookies. And I remember I ended up serving half of the compost cookies un-baked. Just as it should be. Cookiedough is just to … Read More
Perfect combination
I have a new taste obsession. It is called papaya and cinnamon. Do you know that feeling? When you bump into something and wonder “why did I not do this before?” In fact, I have eaten this before, I like putting cinnamon and ginger on both papaya and Grapefruit. But that was probably 2 years ago. Now, I found it … Read More
Parisian Cheese nights
This is what a Cheese Plate should look like. If you do not want to make the effort yourself, just get on the plane and book a table at les 3 seaux in 58, rue de la roi 750011 Paris. It is worth it.
Last Call for München
If you have the chance to come by Alöf Bakery in Glockenbachviertel today before 10 then I will bake a Hazelnut, Fig and Apricot Bread. I do not often use Hazelnuts but a traders here in München, Lady Sasha, reminded me of a Bread I once tried at Alvar och Ivar Bakery in Gothenburg. It is one of my (and … Read More
Bread Exchange Austria/CH
I am driving down to Lenzerheide to check out the store Pesko. On the way I will be passing Bregenz, Feldkirch, Vaduz. In case you are in the area, and would like to trade a bread, let me know! AND, the never ending search for the perfect Brezel is on, in case you know where to go, feel free to … Read More