Droolworthy…

By On November 21, 2010 · 7 Comments

Can’t help it, the lazy gourmande has “Les yeux plus grands que le ventre” (literally, the eyes bigger than the belly). What can I say, eye-dropping on mouthwatering foodporn is one of my nifty pleasures and without saying a great source of inspiration…

Here ‘s my latest ‘foodielicious’ top 3 drools …

Sweet!

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While the cat's away…

By On May 30, 2010 · 6 Comments

Today’s special: one of my favorite quiches…. leeks and plenty of cheese

Bon appetit!

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While the cat’s away…

By On May 30, 2010 · 4 Comments

Today’s special: one of my favorite quiches…. leeks and plenty of cheese

Bon appetit!

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Bittersweet

By On April 6, 2009 · 2 Comments

Today’s special: Caramelised belgian endive and goat cheese tatin

Caramelised whilte loaf tatin

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Peasto

By On April 4, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Today’s special: Peasto

Peastou

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Chanterelle Mea Culpa

By On October 23, 2008 · 2 Comments

Today’s special: earthy chanterelles and spicy sheep cheese for these automn proof mini-muffins…

Mini-cakes des sous-bois

Bon appetit!

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When the Easter bunny turns into Santa…

By On March 18, 2008 · 2 Comments

Since I’ve moved to the Netherlands, the easter bunny has always spoiled me with one of the most precious gift ever (I see the smile on your faces already… Don’t get me wrong: the lazy gourmande is not talking chocolate today): for what I can remember, Easter weekends have counted in the warmest weekends of the year for the [...]

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Merry Christmas from Holland!

By On December 28, 2007 · 4 Comments

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas with your loved ones!


Sunset in Vondelpark

So far so good for my stressless Christmas… We do not know how to do without stress in the family! No worries, it ended up al well and we all had a great time and [...]

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The Gourmande who was afraid of cheesecakes

By On October 30, 2007 · Leave a Comment

Once upon a time, there was a lazy gourmande who loved cooking for the sake of gourmandise, entertaining loved ones and experimenting flavours. She was lazy but curious: she’d love trying new  ingredients, experimenting new techniques… In the kitchen, she could be very daring when she felt like

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Spring, asparagus and zucchini

By On May 15, 2006 · Leave a Comment

Last friday, in the end of the afternoon, I was just back from the local supermarket with an empty basket, depressed from the lack of choice and determined not to cook that night when my dutchie called: his father was paying us a surprise visit… He had something to celebrate! Good timing as I had [...]

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