My kitchen has become an extension of television, and the screen—be it a TV or a tablet—is my main source of culinary influence. It’s not just a simple hobby, but a genuine laboratory of ideas born from “Chopped” marathons, the intensity of “Beat Bobby Flay”, or the relentless precision of the “Alex vs America” competition.… Continue reading Culinary Inspiration: From Screen to Countertop
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Smoked Salmon Spread: A Versatile Delight
Who doesn't love smoked salmon? It's healthy, festive, and tastes absolutely amazing. I'm a big fan and try to enjoy it 2–3 times a week. My favorite way to eat it is in a smoked salmon spread because of its incredible versatility! You can serve it on a cucumber slice, a bagel, toast, crostini, with… Continue reading Smoked Salmon Spread: A Versatile Delight
Healthy Dessert with Chia Seeds and Chocolate Pudding
Who doesn’t love chocolate pudding? The problem is that most recipes are loaded with sugar. Let’s make a healthier version—perfect for you and especially great if you want your child to grow up healthy and happy. Ingredients: Chia seeds Milk 1 apple, sliced into small pieces Homemade chocolate pudding Raisins Peanuts Directions: Mix the chia… Continue reading Healthy Dessert with Chia Seeds and Chocolate Pudding
Pizza with wild green garlic
Pizza with wild green garlic I love pizza and I love wild green garlic. In Romania, we called wild green garlic “leurda”. It is one of the best green food you will eat if you like garlic, of course. You can eat it raw or cooked. You can use it in soups, stew, pies, or… Continue reading Pizza with wild green garlic
Food photography narrative
Your food photos can create a narrative, a beautiful story for you and your followers. In that way, your photo becomes so powerful. What is a food narrative? A food narrative is just a fancy way to say a story about you and your food. In each photo, you put a piece of yourself in… Continue reading Food photography narrative
Valentine’s Day Sweet surprises
Valentine’s Day is a holiday when lovers express their affection with greetings and gifts. Given their similarities, it has been suggested that the holiday has origins in the Roman festival of Lupercalia, held in mid-February. But the true origin of the holiday is vague at best. Valentine’s Day did not come to be celebrated as a day… Continue reading Valentine’s Day Sweet surprises
Essential Kitchen Tricks and Tips
I will give you a shortlist of some of the tricks I find most useful in the kitchen. I'm sure that you guys all have some great tips too, so please leave them in the comments so we can all benefit from your knowledge. Use rubbing alcohol to clean stainless steel.Peel the ginger with a spoon.… Continue reading Essential Kitchen Tricks and Tips
Cooking at Home vs. Eating Out. What do you prefer?
I save money and time when I stay home and cook. Also, I eat healthier. But, what do you do when you can’t cook or your cooking is not good? You keep trying and learn but sometimes are better and healthier eating out. Cooking at home is a great way to spend with your kids.… Continue reading Cooking at Home vs. Eating Out. What do you prefer?
Baked Crepes with Cottage Cheese
One of my childhood joys was baked crepes with cottage cheese. In a country with so few candies and sweets to in from the shops, homemade desserts were heaven for us. This recipe is one that I did not try for a few years. It is one of my favorites but keep forgetting about it.… Continue reading Baked Crepes with Cottage Cheese
Festivities in honor of a New Year’s arrival
The earliest recorded festivities date back some 4,000 years to ancient Babylon. For the Babylonians, the start of a new year was heralded by the first new moon following the vernal equinox—the day in late March with an equal amount of sunlight and darkness. They marked the occasion with Akitu which was a massive religious… Continue reading Festivities in honor of a New Year’s arrival
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