I have to admit I hesitated for quite a while about whether to write this post or not… Oh, it might seem silly to you, but I’ve honestly thought several times: Am I really going to write a post about how to cook broccoli so it’s perfectly cooked? What’s the point? Everyone knows how to … Read more
This is a dish that’s easy to prepare, pleasing to the eye, and full of beta‑carotene. What more could you ask for? Preparation time: 10 minutesCooking time: 5 minutesServings: 6 Ingredients Ingredient Quantity Gai lan (Chinese broccoli), washed 2 bunches Oyster sauce 60 ml Crushed garlic clove 1 Light soy sauce 1½ tablespoons Powdered sugar 1 teaspoon Vegetable oil … Read more
It might sound pretentious, but since it’s not my own recipe, I’m going to call the mega‑piece of rump roast that my boyfriend kindly taught me to prepare “my own.” As many of you know, my husband is Dutch, a true gourmet, and a keen cook when I let him in. Roast beef, a dish I’d … Read more
This is a recipe I’ve been wanting to make for a long time… It’s extremely simple and delicious. Who doesn’t love a warm, golden waffle for breakfast? Even more so if it’s made with an excellent base and a less conventional method… which makes it all the more special and appealing… The sourdough gives these waffles that unparalleled touch … Read more
I don’t know if what I love most about this dish, besides how easy it is to make, is the freedom you have to experiment with it in the wok. I love cooking in a wok because it truly enhances the flavors of each ingredient, and you keep adding things, and it becomes a hearty and … Read more
Have you heard about celery juice and its benefits? Celery juice is the latest trend in healthy eating because of its powerful liver‑detoxifying properties. Personally, seeing the testimonial photos on their IG was what prompted me to try drinking celery juice in the morning. While the first few glasses might not taste so good, I assure you that as … Read more
These past few weeks, we’ve been having themed dinners at home. Yesterday’s theme was Mexican cuisine, and we wanted to make refried beans for tacos. We looked at several recipes online, and as usual, there are many variations that offer different nuances, different textures… You read a lot, and in the end, you go to the kitchen and … Read more
Salmon à la tucana is a particularly flavorful and delightful fish dish thanks to the creamy sauce it’s cooked in. To prepare it, we’ll use salmon fillets, preferably of the same thickness, to ensure even cooking and prevent the fish from drying out. We cook these in a cream sauce with spinach and tomatoes, which is … Read more
We’ve all had teachers who have left their mark on us, in one way or another. There were the good ones, or even the really good ones, capable of sparking our interest and desire to learn. There were the friendly, funny ones, able to make classes enjoyable and entertaining.And then there were the gym teachers. … Read more
When working with whole wheat flour, we must achieve a whole wheat bread that is not unpleasant to the mouth. On the one hand, it is the grain itself in a good flour that prevents it from becoming stringy; on the other hand, it is the work of the dough through resting and the work of the yeast … Read more