Pancake Day, also called Shrove Tuesday, Fat Tuesday and Mardi Gras (which is French for “Fat Tuesday”), is the last day of feasting before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. It’s called so due to the tradition of…. eating pancakes on the day – In Belgium we celebrate Maria Lichtmis where we eat pancakes a week earlier – This…
Nieuwigheden
The benefits of using filtered water in your kitchen
When I was invited to a lunch at Comme Chez Soi hosted by Brita a while ago,I was curious to hear what Martine Prenen, wellness coach, would tell us about the benefits of (filtered) water and even more so what a chef with two Michelin stars would have to add. Ok, honesty abides I was even more excited to finally…
Foodie Christmas Gifts under 50€
If you are still looking for some nice foodie Christmas gifts under 50€ check out these yummie gifts. Tomatoes Why don’t you give tomatoes instead of a little bouquet of flowers to your hostess? Elvea opened a pop up store in the Stadsfeestzaal in Antwerp last week where you can buy a limited edition gift box with…
Speedy Gonzales Breakfast
As you all know I really love oats and oatmeal. I use it in granola, cookies, pancakes, shakes, waffles and lately even with fish. I was very happy when Quaker asked me to be one of their ambassador’s. I will be giving you some news and updates on their newest products and our collab. This…
M&M Oatmeal Cookies
Next Wednesday we are finally trying out our Christmas menu. Tradition abides my girlfriends come over for some serious cooking and testing. Check out last years Christmas menu if you’d already like some inspiration. What will be on the menu this year? No spilling yet but I can tell you it will be grea and…
Win an exclusive bottle Laurent Perrier Cuvée Rosé
Finally….it is the holiday season! What better time to enjoy some pink bubbles? Good news, Laurent Perrier asked me to give away one of these exclusive bottles to one of my readers. This beautiful bottle holds a perfect Champagne: A fine bead and an elegant colour. Subtle, forthright, and very fresh on the nose. Fruit…