OVERVIEW The idea of using microbes for food is one out of the box for sure. We use microbes in food preparation daily – from bread to beer, kimchi to sourkraut. But multiplying them over all limits and using them as a main ingredient is something entirely different. And it opens up a whole new […]
How to ripen tomatoes
Every year, at the end of summer, there are a lot of unripe tomatoes in my garden. There are a number of ways which are suggested how to ripen them, but none worked for me. So similar to the kaki (persimmon) ripening process, I tried several variants to find the best one. Ripening option 1 […]
Home made painkillers
Painkillers are a standard, cheap and effective means to counter pain. We rely on them to manage the pain and take them practically for granted. I am referring to simple, everyday painkillers like NSAIDs, not strong pain medications acting on opioid receptors. This luxury of simple pain management is unfortunately only true for recent history. […]
Wafer food
Food in the form of wafers is not something that you see every day. It definitely projects a sense of elegance, finesse and lightness. And it can cover all aspects of food, from starters to main dishes to deserts. Wafer starters As per the customs, first for the starters. I saw paper thin wafers made […]
Matcha tea set review
All good things come to those who wait. This age old wisdom can now be also confirmed by me. After more than nine years of writing this blog (my first post was in January 2016!) I was approached to write a review for a product! So finally I am an influencer 😁! I was approached […]
Preserving parsley
Parsley is a versatile and beautiful spice used in many cuisines. It is super nice to have fresh leaves always handy. But sometimes there is really an excess of fresh parsley. What to do with it? How to preserve it for a longer time? The first thing, as with most herbs, is to dry it. […]
My winter drinks
Cold winter time is a time for warm, comforting drinks. As the nights grow longer, there’s nothing quite like gathering with friends by a crackling fire, mugs in hand, sharing stories and laughter. Below is my selection of drinks for this magical time. Bombardino or Vov caldo As the wiki site explains, Bombardino is a […]
Artisan bread
Bread is one of the basic foodstuffs. Anyone who has smelled a fresh baked bread can remember the soft, warm and comforting feelings it calls forward. No wonder fresh, hot, out of the oven bread can be eaten in a flash. Practically nothing is needed, since hot bread is practically a finished dish. Maybe a […]
Halva
I really like sweets. Fudge is an awesome sweet but due to high lactose content, it’s not suitable for lactose-intolerant people. Halva is a close cousin to fudge – also sweet and delicious, with a gorgeous texture. When I searched for a nice and easy recipe I realized that there are a couple of variations. […]