Eating and cooking ‘without’

By On May 9, 2012 · Leave a Comment

I’ve bragged enough about it: it seems that my stomach is lined with concrete.
Ok, i’d still have to get through the snack streets in Beijing and try those scorpios and other silk worms [photo courtesy of my dutchie] before i can tell for sure…

You get the picture: when it comes [...]

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Sweet afternoon fix: apple and pear gratin

By On March 19, 2011 · 2 Comments

Once upon a time on a sunny Saturday afternoon at the edge of spring…

A wrinkled apple and a slightly overripe pear were getting bored in the fruit bowl. Close by, a gourmande and her dutchie, slightly pekish, were in search of a sweet [...]

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When the gourmande dreams of Charlotte…

By On December 13, 2009 · 1 Comment

Today’s Christmas special: a french style layer cake, a Charlotte with an airy chestnut mousse, a pear compote, poached pears, a touch of vanilla and a hint of smoked whisky…

Charlotte aux poires et marrons

Bon appetit!

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Sexy pears

By On November 20, 2009 · 2 Comments

Today’s special: vintage commercial and sexy pears coated with a warm and spicy chocolate sauce, need I say more…

Poached pear and cocolate fondant
Bon appétit!

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Warm and spicy, very comfy…

By On February 23, 2008 · Leave a Comment

Today’s special: a drop of pastis, a pinch of ginger, a soup, a crumble…

Velouté anisé (2)Pear and ginger crumble (2)

Bon appetit!

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Stewed pears, candied lemon and almond tiles

By On February 3, 2008 · Leave a Comment

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 [...]

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Cooking freak and tea-time sweets

By On May 29, 2006 · Leave a Comment

I love throwing parties! My mediterranean side is deeply dominant in that matter. Problem is: I always overdo it and end up spending my time in the kitchen, or serving people. Before I notice the evening is gone and I haven’t taken the time to sip one of my cocktails and chatt with my guests. [...]

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