We are passioned about travel, food and lifestyle. Since we met each other we travelled the world. We have visited all continents except Antarctic. We love luxurious hotels, great restaurants (Michelin star) and hot spots.
If you want to escape the bustle of the city, I recommend taking a walk to the Jewish part. The Ghetto is a very quiet part of Venice. Before visiting the Jewish quarter, or after visiting it, go to Madonna…
Continue readingBeef Wellington is a classic meat dish of beef (tenderloin) and duxelles (finely chopped mushrooms), with a puff pastry crust, baked in the oven. One of the most famous beef wellington recipes is from Gordon Ramsay. He has made a…
Continue readingLicorice is a typical Dutch sweet. Licorice is made from liquorice. There are various liquorice flavors such as sweet liquorice, salt liquorice and bay leaf liquorice. This liquorice sauce goes very well with duck breast fillet and Beef Wellington. Ingredients…
Continue readingBeef Bourguignon is a well-known French stew with red wine. The meat is stewed in red Bourgogne with mushrooms, onions and bacon. It is officially a French peasant dish. The meat has to stew for a long time to be…
Continue readingPreparing salmon ‘sous vide’ is a godsend. We like it when the salmon is still slightly glassy on the inside, well done, but just close to the edge. This often does not work when salmon is fried in the pan….
Continue readingHomemade lasagna is soo delicious. I admit it takes some time to make the pasta and sauce, but when the sauce is simmering on the fire you can already smell the Italian aromas. All in all it is worth the…
Continue readingRisotto remains a delicious dish. I have previously published Risotto ai funghi. Now a recipe for risotto with langoustines or shrimp. I myself choose langoustines as I make stock from the shells. The best is when the stock is made…
Continue readingThere are so many ways to prepare asparagus, but only one is the best and that is sous vide. The taste remains optimal thanks to the sous vide, the doneness is exactly as it should be. We ourselves like al…
Continue readingWhen we are in Austria or Germany I have to eat a Wiener Schnitzel at least once. Both Austria and Germany are known for their large veal schnitzels. Wiener schnitzel is flattened veal in a bread crust. The bread crust…
Continue readingTurbot is a pricey fish, but very tasty. Turbot is often confused with brill. Now and then it is nice to unpack at home, take a delicious piece of turbot. Ingredients (4 persons) 4 turbot fillets, skin removed 2 anchovies…
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