With all the sunny days we’ve had lately (I know, sun in the Netherlands? It’s a freaking miracle!), I didn’t get around to cooking as much as I’ve wanted to. Most days were filled with barbecue’s or simple salads. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. I mean, who doesn’t love barbecuing? However, this week the weather suddenly realized that this wasn’t the south of France but, in fact, the ever cloudy lowlands of Holland, and it quickly readjusted itself…
I am so, so sorry for my lack of blogging lately. My life is just a whirlwind, and it just doesn’t seem to slow down. I am completely loving the study I started last September, but it takes up a LOT of time! Anyway, back to food! I belive I’ve mentioned Melanzane a few times before, as one of my all time favourite dishes (but honestly.. grilled aubergine and cheese, what’s not to love?). And at last I’ve had the…
So, the winterweather has finally caught up with the Netherlands: at the moment it’s full on winterwonderland here. Well, the Dutch version of it anyway. That means 20 cm snow max, public transportation in a state of panic, and we all know it won’t be long until the crispy, clean white snow will turn into a grey, wet slush. Nevertheless! It’s really winter now and that means my stew-cravings are rising up. Now I could have gone with some golden oldies from…
So it’s full on dutch fall-weather at the moment, with the sudden bursts of rain, gashes of wind and sudden temperature drops (last week we went from 22°C to 5°C in three days.. crazy!). Don’t get me wrong, I love this season. from the smell of the fireplace to the crispy coldness on your face when you leave the house in the morning. But I would rather like it to stay sunny. Sunny fall days can be amazingly beautiful, whereas the cloudy days are…
..But my kitchen smells so delightful.. Ah yes, it’s that time of the year again where the weather alternates between Indian summer and stormy autumn, leaving me unsure whether to bring a rain suit or sunglasses (or perhaps both?). Either way, this sudden change in temperature and humidity (and by that I mean: sudden outbursts of excessive amounts of rain) doesn’t really work well on my health system, resulting in me being once again in a state of sniffling, shivering, misery: yes, it’s the flu, yet again. Apart…
There’s a saying (Google tells me it originates from the bible) that there is a time for everything. As a student, I can assure you: this is not true. Because somehow, when it should be the time to study, it always ends up being the time for everything else.. “Oh will you look at that, the cabinet tops are way too dusty, better clean them first.. and while I’m at it, why not vacuum the kitchen and mop the bathroom floor.. a clean…
Well, I have been absent from blogging for some time. Since it is the holidays, my social calendar has been a bit crowded. But, resits are coming up in a few weeks, so most people are taking it down a notch with partying and start studying and adjusting their sleeping pattern to normal again.. Anyway, in my last post I mentioned that I made coq au vin in an actual french kitchen, which really elevated the entire cooking and eating…
After spending some (by far not enough!) lovely days in sunny France, it’s been quite harsh getting used to the dutch equivalent of summer. I’ve just grown accustomed to waking up from sunlight, throwing on whatever sundress was nearest by and dashing off, out into the warmth that is the south of France (okay.. that’s not true. I had an amazingly extensive amount of wardrobe choice crammed into my suitcase), spending the entire day just strolling, sightseeing, eating and drinking.. Something I could never tire of!…
I’ve got to be honest: I’m not that much of a sweettooth. Never have been, as a kid I didn’t really care for candy that much. Nevertheless, I do love baking. Every now and then I get an urge to bake pies, cakes or cookies, and next thing you know, the bf is having whatever product came out f my baking urge for lunch for the next few days, as you don’t easily finish a pie with just two people….
I live a pretty healthy life, foodwise that is (I am a student after all, so my sleeping and/or drinking pattern isn’t always as healthy as it should be). Something I inherited from my parents, I guess. Fresh vegetables, preferably locally grown, free range meat and eggs, and as little with preservatives as possible. But every once in a while, like everyone else, I have a craving for fast food. This usually happens when I’m at a train station, and…