Lazy week in Tuscany part I
Ever since I read Frances Mayes “Under the Tuscan sun” I knew I had to go there and see it for my eyes. Tasting…
Spring in a pan
You know those late afternoons when you need a quick bite but you’re not sure what to eat? I tend to find my inspirations…
Spring 2014 in the garden
A little update on the garden. I have been working hard this spring with some excellent helpers to rebuild part of the garden, so…
Elderflower season
It’s that time of the year! Elderberry started blooming. Every year I go foraging for the flowers as they grow everywhere here where we…
Chłodnik- cold young beet greens soup
When I was a little girl my mum made this soup and when that day came somewhere in June when young beets showed up…
Meringue “eggs” with lemon curd “yolks”
Today a quick post with just three pictures. Gaba had an Easter breakfast at school today, since it’s the last day of school before…
Rhubarb crumble
I promised a huge post about rhubarb and here it comes. It’s one of my favourite things to eat. When I was little my…
London. Portobello Road.
I love living in the country and if I was ever to live in the city Portobello Road would be my choice of style….
Nordic Bakery cinnamon rolls madness
I remember discovering this dish as a grown up, Gaba was just born and I found a recipe on internet. I was smitten. Such…
Stuffed aubergine with lamb and pine nuts
I once wrote how much I loved discovering Yotam Ottolenghi’s books. I use them all the time, “Jerusalem” and “Plenty” being my favourite ones,…
London. Borough Market.
We visited London in December, just for few days. Gaba wanted to see WB Harry Potter “museum” and I and Michal wanted to wander,…
Growing tomatoes
Holy Grail of vegetable growing- the MIGHTY TOMATO. I must say I still remember the taste of raspberry tomato my mother grew in our…