Yesterday was my son’s birthday. When I asked him what he wanted for his birthday, he said “Pound cake.” and “a birthday cake.” Why not! It’s his birthday!!! 🥳 So I made an orange pound cake, and I bought the birthday cake. 😅 To make a pound cake, you need a mixer. Hand mixer or… Continue reading Orange Pound Cake
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The Classic Spanish Paella
Love seafood? Try Paella. The dish Paella is said to to be a perfect union between different cultures from Spain , the Romans for the pan, and the Arab that brought rice. There is an old story of how an Andalusian king’s servants created rice dishes by mixing the left-overs from royal banquets in large… Continue reading The Classic Spanish Paella
Simply Spaghetti
Hey, dinner was very simple tonight. Pasta la vista, baby! What do we need? Spaghetti, of course. Boil the spaghetti, and when cooked, drain the water from it. Homemade tomato sauce: 3 medium sized tomatoes (chopped) Olive oil 1/2 diced onion 3 crashed garlic cloves 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano Pinch of… Continue reading Simply Spaghetti
Khachapuri (Georgian Cheese Bread Boat)
Happy weekend everyone! Today, I have made Kashapuri bread for the first time. Khashapuri bread can be served with breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The famous khachapuri is from Adjara, a region of Georgia on the Black Sea. It’s an open-faced, boat-shaped loaf that’s often served with an egg yolk and a slice of butter to… Continue reading Khachapuri (Georgian Cheese Bread Boat)
Pancakes – les crêpes
Today, I surprised my son with his favorite breakfast. Hot chocolate and pancakes. How I make the best homemade fluffy pancakes: This easy recipe makes pancakes that are light and fluffy. You only need a few simple ingredients that you probably have in your kitchen right now. First you need a blender. Yes, the blender… Continue reading Pancakes – les crêpes
What’s for Dinner?
Oven baked Salmon and sautéed asparagus. The food choices we make can have important impacts both on our health and on the planet. Last week, I didn’t cook everyday as I always do. We ordered pizza and other junkies. We ate a lot of carbs, and we kept craving more carbs, and more. I had… Continue reading What’s for Dinner?