Cassoulet
“My dream is to die with an oven full of cassoulet” – a phrase once said by Étienne Rousselot, founder of the iconic Hostellerie Etienne, a restaurant dedicated to cassoulet
A story of kefir and its culinary application
I have got a new friend; it is called SCOBY*. In Mexico, however, it is Bulgaros; in Northern Caucasus, Kumis; in Sweden, they call it Filmjölk; and in Finland, it
Steak tartare: from a nomadic treat to a global delicacy
One version of the story suggests that the steak tartare originated with the riding practices of nomadic tribes of Mongolia and Central Asia. Genghis Khan and his Mongol horsemen would
Flavours of ‘escabeche’
On a hot summer day, a zingy vinegar-soaked ‘escabeche’ might be everything one needs to rustle up an impressive lunch or dinner. Often associated with Spain, this low-effort but high-reward
Beyond porridge: the other side of cooking with oats
What would you answer if I would ask how you cook your oats? My guess is that the answer would entail making porridge or adding them to various bakes, like
Porridge, oats and porridge oats
“Please, sir, I want some more.” As one of the most memorable quotes from Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, it refers to the bowl of a gruel. As a watered-down
Scones
I am writing this as I am setting off for a three-week Scottish Highlands adventure. I am looking forward to its culture, the lochs, the castles, nature, and definitely its
Salt of the sea, the story of anchovies
On a recent trip to Rome, I was asked about an Italian food that I would take to a desert island. What a loaded question, right? The beauty and the
Apricots, the orange moons of summer!
It becomes obvious that the summer is in full swing when fruit aisles are graced with radiant, bright orange moons that ooze delicate floral and almond aromas. The apricots. This
Asparagus – Spears of flavour
The asparagus season in Europe is relatively short, May-June. But when it arrives, chefs and food lovers make a special effort to consume the vegetable in abundance. Being remotely affiliated