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Due to the long winter we experienced, oh wait, still experiencing! in the Netherlands, soup was 'needed' in this household of mine..especially by this writer, an Asian who is used to the warmth of the sun that tummy always longs for something well, warm. :P This is one soup that became a favorite of both my husband and I. I guess you can always make soup with your chosen ingredients but this one was taken from my 'Italy: Culture and Kitchen' book.
Minestra (soup) has two types accordin
March 2, 2010
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Yesterday was a good start of the month, or so I thought since the sun was shining and we had a blue clear sky. It was really fantastic to see since we've had a very long winter and frankly speaking many of us living in this part of the globe have had it with the cold temperature. Even my dog didn't want to go home when he was taken out yesterday for a walk, it was simply a gorgoeus day! But not when we woke up this morning. The rooftops were white again, blanketed with frozen dew. Temperature h
March 2, 2010
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I was able to find Asian aubergines (that's how we call eggplants in Netherlands) from our local supermarket, 3 pieces. I like local aubergines only they're too big and (a bit) less tasty for this recipe. Asian aubergines are finer, smaller in size and packed with taste! Perfect size for this Relleno recipe.
My grandmother (who was a really really good cook!) would fry this using bananaleaves to make sure they come out well rounded, not broken. Though banana leaves are available in some Asian
February 15, 2010
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Unlike my husband, I like spaghetti carbonara. The best carbonara that I've ever tasted was Sofitel Hotel's (now called Centara Hotel) in Hua-Hin, Thailand. I worked there for more than 2 years in the past that's why I can say I was an expert of their carbonara :)
Anyway, I only attempted to cook it exactly 2 weeks ago. After my curiosity was awaken by the Italians during our Roman holiday back in December. I must admit that tasting authentic Italian foods prepared by true-blooded Italians
January 25, 2010
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This isn't an old photo but freshly shot just a few hours ago.
They were meant as 'extras' for my Christmas dinner dessert last December. But unfotunately I was not able to use them because when it was time to serve my dessert (Bailey's Tiramisu) I was already tired to do plate presentation. First and second courses took much of my time and so we just went straight devouring our dessert.
This is for La.Pi.S. This weekend's theme is Chocolate.
I hope this is okay, Ces?
January 24, 2010
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Christmas Eve dinner was easy last year. Easy or I should say easier because I only prepared a 3-meal course rather than the usual 5. This is what we had for the 2nd course (main).
I was lucky enough to have found a 4-piece pack of beautiful Argentine beef for this Gordon Ramsey recipe. Got it from his 'Secrets' book p. 73. By the way, this book has got star awards from users (see Amazon.com)
Both my husband and I aren't really fond of steaks. But I'll surely prepare this recipe again
January 9, 2010
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A simple side dish I prepared on Christmas eve dinner. It's just a dinner for two that's why I opted for a 3-course meal. Along with this potato we had steak (will soon be posted) that went well with this simple preparation.
I boiled young potato with skin intact until half cooked, set them aside until I can hold them to slice them in half. Oven was prewarmed to 180C. In a tray halved potatos were place, bathed them with olive oil, tiny butter cubes placed strategically as well, figs of t
January 6, 2010
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