Lately I've been craving pepernoten and other Dutch treats, like licorice. It probably has everything to do with the arrival of my mother next week, and my best friend in January. I miss home sometimes. Not living there, but my family, friends and Dutch food/snacks). Pepernoten are actually very similar to ginger cookies (according to … Continue reading Dutch pepernoten (recipe included)
Recipes
Peanut Butter Stir Fry (including recipe)
The last couple of months I’ve had a craving for Asian food! Maybe it’s because there is hardly any good Asian food in this part of the world. As a Dutch person, our Asian food is influenced a lot by Indonesian flavors, and I therefore love peanut sauce! In the Netherlands, peanut sauce was ordered … Continue reading Peanut Butter Stir Fry (including recipe)
Leftover veggie lasagne (including recipe)
A short post today as I am going to share a new recipe. To be honest, I wasn't really sure if I wanted to post it, but Paul insisted that I did. I made this dish on a Sunday, because at the end of the week there are always some leftover veggies in our fridge, … Continue reading Leftover veggie lasagne (including recipe)
My journey on becoming a vegetarian – Part 2
Over a month in, and we are doing surprisingly well! I haven’t thought about meat or missed it at all. I never really cared for fish, so I knew that one was easy! I expected Paul to struggle a bit more (he really loves bacon and fish), but he is also doing very well. I … Continue reading My journey on becoming a vegetarian – Part 2