Fall season is sometimes referred to as the soup season, but we don’t agree and think soup can be consumed at any time of the year! There’s a lot to love about soup, most recipes are straightforward, can be prepared in advance then frozen for quick meals and they are most certainly a great dish…
Rice is a staple for many people around the world and not just in Asian cultures. It is cultivated and domesticated in Asia, Africa and a large part of America and thus easily available to the masses. The variety of rice grown around the world is vast and has much to do with the type…
Mousseline sauce is an elegant, fluffy, and light version of the classic Hollandaise sauce. The fluffiness and lightness of a mousseline sauce is a result of a generous amount of whipped cream that is carefully folded into the Hollandaise. Dishes to serve with mousseline sauce Generally, it is served with delicate fish or seafood, but…
Easter, a popular festival known for delicious and colourful eggs, is celebrated all around the world. Although a traditional Christian celebration, it is believed to have seasonal links to spring and the equinox thereby considered a seasonal festival too. As with other festivals or celebrations, one of the most important elements is, without a doubt,…
Don’t we all love pasta? Homemade fresh pasta or store bought, there are a multitude of shapes, colours and impressive preparations! Today we are cooking whole wheat spaghetti for a change. This brown variety is a little firmer, slightly lower in calories and carbohydrates, but the taste is similar to refined pasta. We are always…
Caviar is a delicacy and elevates a regular dish to an exclusive and luxurious one. The black or golden coloured pearls pop in the mouth and add a distinguished flavour. We were lucky enough to receive an invitation to visit the biggest producer of caviar. Read on to learn about our experience and visit to…
Lotus roots are considered neutral in nature, and raw lotus roots are yin, or cooling, which according to Chinese medicine helps to restore balance into your body. What does lotus root taste like? The benefit of lotus root might be cooling, the taste is very mild with a slightly sweet flavour. The crunchy texture can…
Spring is the time where all the flowers bloom and the fruit and vegetable world comes back to life. Gardens are planted and seeds are watered ready to grow the most delicious crops. Seasonal products in spring are either late bloomers from winter or early summer crops. It must be said that winter fruits and…
Smoked salmon prepared the Scottish way requires a lot of time and space but instantly smoking fish or other ingredients at home is a completely different procédé and nowadays it’s easy with a smoking gun! Instant smoked salmon takes only a few minutes and it will change some average dishes into exceptional recipes. The only…
Going green, being eco friendly, sustainable living…… is rapidly becoming the norm and it should be no different in the kitchen! In fact, it is a good place to start making environmentally friendly changes in your life. Reducing our carbon footprint is important for the environment, and as well as it being healthier, you will…