Many cultures have their own version of apple cake. Growing up, apple cake was made up of a total of seven ingredients. The cake was good. But now that I’ve tried many other types of apple cake, I realize that the apple cake that my grandma made lacked depth. If she makes it, I’ll still […]
You’ll Want To Eat These Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
I’m not a huge raisin fan, but in cookies, I’ll eat them. Instead of following the recipe exactly, I also added some chunks of chocolate and changed some other things. These cookies were so scrumptious! My partner took them to work and not a single one was left. So here’s the recipe so you can […]
3-Ingredient Smoked Salmon Salad
Salmon is one of my favorite foods to eat. I could eat it every day. In fact, when my partner Kevin and I went to Norway, most hotels we went to served smoked salmon for breakfast. And boy did we indulge. Like how can one turn down a free smoked salmon breakfast? I didn’t eat […]
Vegetarian Zucchini Boats
Sometimes I’ve got leftover rice or couscous and have got to do something with it. I don’t like food waste. I grew up with almost no money, so we ate whatever was put in front of us. Most of the food was vegetarian. Although I am now not a vegetarian, I’m pretty flexible when it […]
Chocolate Carrot Cake
I love trying all sorts of recipes, even if they seem strange, like this one. I mean, why add carrots to chocolate cake if you won’t even taste the carrots? Well, carrots can add a lot of moisture. So I decided to try this chocolate carrot cake recipe I found online and see how it […]
Baklazhannaya Ikra: A Russian Eggplant Dish
Please take note that this post may contain affiliate links. Baklazhannaya ikra is one of my favorite dishes. The meaning of baklazhannaya ikra is eggplant caviar. It’s weird because the dish doesn’t contain any caviar. I grew up in a Russian family, both parents being from the former soviet union. It wasn’t unusual for us […]
Part 2: 10 Snacks You Have Got to Try While in the Netherlands
Please take note this post may contain affiliate links. Snacking is universal. Every country has its own delicious snacks and traditions around them. If you live in the Netherlands or are just visiting, you cannot leave without trying some of the traditional Dutch snacks. Don’t forget to grab a beer while you’re at it. The […]
Jewish Noodle Kugel
Please take note that this post may contain affiliate links. Kugel is a type of casserole made by Jews for generations. It can be made from either potatoes or noodles. I suspect the reason why it’s so popular is that it tastes good cold or hot. On the holy day of the week, Saturday, Jews […]
10 Snacks You Have Got to Try While in the Netherlands
Please take note this post may contain affiliate links. The Dutch aren’t known at all for their food. But did you know that they have some pretty great snacks? I have been living in the Netherlands for about 2 ½ years now, and have grown fond of some of the typical snacks people eat here. […]
Herb and Lemon Whole Baked Chicken
This was my second time making a whole chicken. I have started loving the whole chicken because it’s delicious, versatile and perfect for leftovers. It’s amazing how no matter how many times I make something, the end result always ends up turning out a bit different. I love experimenting with different flavors. I always try […]