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 to make this dish at least once a week. It is a relatively cheap dish,…
Please take note this post may contain affiliate links. If you’re anything like me, you’re probably not that interested in visiting big cities and famous tourist destinations. You probably want to find the places that the locals go to chill and all the charm that comes with daily living. Famous tourist spots are notorious for being overcrowded and lacking in authenticity. I have been lucky enough to live in the…
Please take note that this post may contain affiliate links. Buying a house in the Netherlands? Is your heart beating out of your chest reading that? Then you’re probably a person trying to buy a house right now in this crazy market. If I am being completely honest, I have never purchased a home. Before I moved here, my Dutch partner already bought a home in the Netherlands. But it…
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 Netherlands has some incredible ones. If you already read part one of this, you know…
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 are forbidden to light a fire, therefore, they cannot heat up food. Given that people…
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. You can find these snacks at most snack bars, markets and/or grocery stores. This is…
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 to add or subtract an ingredient when making a recipe again. That way I learn…
When I was a little kid, my parents would let me have a sip of beer or wine once in a while. I always hated it because it tasted gross to me. As I grew older, I developed a taste for the finer things in life, aka, anything alcoholic. As time went on, I noticed that I had some really bad side effects from anything with alcohol. Even just having…
I am not very good when it comes to trying new recipes. I usually stick to the same ones that work. I make the same recipes mostly because, not only because I know them, but also because they have few ingredients. But recently I had a burst of excitement when I saw this new recipe. It had more ingredients than I would have liked. But it looked so good so…
This was the first thing that I made in my Dutch oven when I bought it. Wow, it turned out much better than I expected. My sister gave me some pointers, but the rest, I did all on my own. You never know if something will turn out unless you try it, so go ahead and give it a try. It might surprise you. Ingredients Stew Meat Ketchup Dark Beer…
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