I ran into dukkah (or duqqa) by chance. Getting a coffee in one of London coffee shops, it immediately sparked my curiosity. A nutty-looking mixture, scented with oriental herbs in a picturesque jar is something that always gets my attention. When I found out that this is actually a starter, eaten with bread and olive […]
Usual Food
Marshmallows
Marshmallows are super easy to make and you can eat them even faster. When I considered making them, I expected a complicated and troublesome extrusion process. But a quick internet search proved me wrong: marshmallows are really easy to make. And there are only a few simple ingredients needed, which are usually found in any […]
Power salads
Salads are usually regarded as a side dish, despised by almost all children and a significant number of adults. Something in the corner of your table, that has to be there by protocol, but it is not really necessary. A sad bowl of soggy greens drenched in oil and vinegar, sitting by your plate to […]
Enhancing beer flavour
Foreword I am always happy about new, fresh views. They help to expand knowledge, offer new solutions and are generally fun and engaging. So I was extremely pleased when one of my colleagues decided to take on a challenge and write a post for my blog. Hope you will enjoy it as much as I […]
Limoncello
Limoncello is one of my favorite drinks. There is a wide range of drinks that are called Limoncello, from simply soaked lemon peels in alcohol to sophisticated recipes like this one. Naturally, with such a selection in recipes there is an even wider selection of drinks claiming to be limoncello. I have tasted burning, slightly […]
Jordanian spiced chicken and rice
A recipe for truly magical spiced chicken with rice. Made in a single pot!
Instant coffee
A home experiment describing the preparation of instant coffe in your kitchen.