An odd combi you might think. Anna wouldn’t.
She’d just wipe up some orange macarons and letterpress a cute card to go with it.
Anna is an ‘a la julia child’ food lover , a talented graphic designer and a charming entrepreneur who is [...]
I have a confession to make: I can turn into a heavy-duty food extremist when it comes to the food close to my heart…
Don’t get me wrong, I do not mind free interpretations (I wouldn’t be well placed complaining [...]
Personal taste is a funny thing. While la gourmande’s idea of food romance lies in a plate of Linguine a la Vongole, it is spareribs that will rhyme with sexiness in the ears of her dutchie!
Just found a minute to escape from the Christmas preparations to wish you a happy and delicious Christmas with all your loved ones!
Got a little present for you… these lovely mini snowball shaped Moroccan almond cookies, that will be ready in under an hour. The recipe [...]
Today’s special: Winter Cake with candied fennel and orange zest… Or when the Gourmande dreams of Provence while it’s snowing outside

Bon appetit!
Today’s special: a little bit of nostalgia in my kitchen with an old family favourite… Osso Bucco a la Milanese
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Pears are definitely my favourite fruit in the cold season. They are a dutch local too. Stewed pears are typical in holland, served warm, as a side dish with game or simply as a desert with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream… mmmmm. It’s been a while I’ve been willing to try cooking them by myself, but like many [...]
Welcome in my new kitchen,
Hope you'll like it!Bon appetit!
La gourmande.
If you don't understand my grams and liters...
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