Pinot Noir Vendange (grape picking) and Pigeage (grape stomping) 2016 Domaine Frederic Mazeau, Burgundy Burgundy (Bourgogne) in France is world-renowned for its wines. Wine has been produced in the region for over 2000 years. Its Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) was awarded in 1936 and describes the regions or climats that produce Grand Crus wines, Premier Crus wines, Villages wines and … Read More
Chickpea Salad
Recipe Type: GF, DF, RSF, Paleo, Vegan Serves 1, individual lunch-sized salads Time 10 min Ingredients: 1-2 handfuls of your favourite salad greens (baby spinach, fancy lettuce, rocket etc.) 6 steamed brussel sprouts (or other left-over steamed veggies like broccoli, cauliflower) 4 cherry tomatoes, halved 5 cm length of cucumber, sliced your favourite way 1/2 cup cooked chickpeas (if using canned chickpeas, ensure … Read More
The Best of Cyprus
In the far east of the Mediterranean Sea, surrounded by Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel and Egypt, you’ll find the fascinating island of Cyprus. Cyprus has a rather interesting history. Previously part of the Ottoman Empire, the English colonised Cyprus in 1925 when the Empire fell. Cyprus remained a Crown Colony until its independence in 1960. In 1974 Turkey invaded the North side … Read More
8 Foods but Only 1 Day in Parma?
Parma, Italy, is known as the food capital of Italy. If you ask an Italian, this therefore means it is the food capital of Europe. Parma is right in the middle of the region of Reggio Emilia Romagna north of Tuscany and Umbria. The region is famous for Prosciutto di Parma, Parmigiano Reggiano, Balsamic vinegar of Modena but there is … Read More
Hiking the Cinque Terre and Portovenere
Hiking in the Cinque Terre and Portovenere In my opinion, Italy has some of the most spectacular coastlines in the Mediterranean with the section from Portovenere to Monterosso in the province of La Spezia (Liguria) being my favourite. This Ligurian coastline spans approximately 25km and includes the well-known Cinque Terre, or “Five Lands”, comprising Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso … Read More
Pure Parma: Prosciutto Di Parma
A stay in Parma would most definitely NOT be complete without a visit to a certified Parmigiano Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma Factory. Similar to the way that the production of Champagne is very heavily regulated and controlled, so is the production of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese (parmesan cheese) and Prosciutto di Parma (Parma ham). These extremely natural products are produced exclusively … Read More
Parmesan Crusts – don’t throw them away!
Did you know the ends of your parmesan triangles ARE NOT wax? They’re ALL CHEESE but just a little drier due to the aging process. So don’t waste them! My favourite thing to do with them is to grill or bake them (per recipe below) and they turn into delightful parmesan-flavoured crunchy croutons for your salad! But they also provide … Read More
Pesto Zucchini “Spaghetti”
Pesto and Italy. They go together like “Love and Marriage”, “peas and carrots”. You get the picture. Pesto, has got to be one of my favourite flavours/sauces/accompaniments. Whether it’s with zoodles like this or topped on a lovely piece of lamb. Check out my Italian-inspired pesto here. Recipe Type: GF, DF(option), RSF, V, Paleo Serves 4-6 Time 30 min Ingredients – 4 medium … Read More
Coconut Turmeric Latte
Turmeric is one of the most easily found superfoods. It is an excellent anti-inflammatory agent and anti-microbial. It should be a go-to ingredient especially when you’re feeling under the weather, no matter what the ailment. It’s rainy and cold here in the Netherlands at the moment so I’m making an immunity-boosting coconut milk turmeric latte – sounds a bit funny … Read More
Vegan Apple Pie Blondies
What does one do when your uncle sends you home with a bag full of apples? Get creative with Apple recipes of course! I’d recently made some delicious gooey Chocolate Brownies (recipe is here) so I was inspired to make something similar but with apples… A bit of experi-baking and I came up with these Apple Pie Blondies! Perfect for dessert … Read More