It has been quite a while since I last posted a recipe or a restaurant review. I once did a test to determine what kind of supermarket customer I was: a dreamer. No, going to the supermarket is not a quick utilitarian endeavor for me. It’s a place of inspiration, discovering new ingredients, conceptualizing new…
Turkish Eggs
Forget about Eggs Benedict and welcome Turkish Eggs! Imagine poached eggs bathing in warm yogurt with garlic, topped with fresh garden herbs and drizzled with a chili pepper, butter and olive oil sauce. Turkish eggs provide an intriguing flavor combination that might sound odd at first, but are truly sensational. Give it a try and…
Restaurant Vermeer, Amsterdam (NL)
Wow, it has been a while since I last wrote a restaurant review. Counting back the months since lock down started in NL, I can’t imagine 3 months have passed. The start of the month June 2020 became a memorable day for us. Not only because we officially got to be proud owners of a…
Moroccan Pastilla
This is a very special chicken pie. Now chicken pie is always delicious, period. However, the combination of flavors and textures in this Moroccan Pastilla is something else entirely. Just imagine a crispy buttery encasing, lightly dusted with powdered sugar and cinnamon. You gently make the first cut and hear the pastry crack, then finding scented almonds in the top layer, juicy chicken underneath and a delicious egg sauce containing hints of cinnamon, ginger, turmeric and saffron at the bottom.
Cochinita Pibil (Mexican Slow Cooked Pork)
We first had a taste of Cochinita Pibil in Restaurant Queru and we were sold in an instant! This slow cooked Mexican pork from Yucatan is super juicy and tender. Ideal for tacos! They soak up the juices wonderfully and everything turns into taste heaven.
Home Made Gnocchi (the lightest and softest you’ve ever had)
These are the softest, pillow-iest gnocchi you will ever have. They are so light it feels like baby angels are resting on your tongue (no kidding). Often when I tell people that I’ve made gnocchi, I get a disappointing reaction: “I don’t really like gnocchi”or “nah it’s too heavy”. People, you have not had the…
Steamed Thai fish curry
You’re gonna love this recipe! It’s easy, healthy and versatile. Keep the basics and change the sea food or veggies and you will be able to put a delicious plate on the table every time! I have made this curry twice already on a lazy Sunday and it does not disappoint! Check out the recipe…
Villa Coucou, The Hague (NL)
Hot spot alert! Villa Coucou opened in 2019 and promises its guests a luxury gastronomical experience. The restaurant had been on our list to try out. Returning from a trip to Antwerp, with no dinner plans, we were lucky that Villa Coucou still had a spot for two on a Saturday. Our impromptu visit was…
Wijn bij Stijn, Wine Bar, Den Bosch (NL)
It was Den Bosch time again yesterday! And what better way to start than a fantastic, small bite lunch at Wijn bij Stijn. Wijn bij Stijn is a small wine bar / restaurant serving amazing wines and even better food. During the weekends, Wijn bij Stijn is open for lunch, drinks and dinner. During weekdays…
Queru Cantina Mexicana
Queru opened about a year ago in the Prinsenstraat in The Hague (right across restaurant Zheng, known as Hanting before). The restaurant is headed by Chef Alberto Nol Benitez. You might know him from the more high end restaurant Ruisenor at the Denneweg. Queru is its opposite in some ways: informal, quirky, price friendly, but…
The Food Explorer 