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Caramel Apple Jam

  Caramel Apple Jam: falling into perfect combination of flavors! So homemade and comforting  … Apple time, people! One of my closest friends has returned from her holidays just for a few days to pick the apples up at her countryside garden. She also takes a special care of heirloom… Read more »

Blackberry Apple Earl Grey Jam

Blackberry Apple Earl Grey Jam: Apples and seedless blackberries jam with a hint of Earl Grey. Give me Five (o’clock tea) please ! Blackberries and apples are an excellent combination for a jam. Earl Grey Tea leaves with its’ bergamot flavor makes it definitely one of my favorite jams. Imagine… Read more »

Rustic Vegetarian Spinach Tart

  Rustic Vegetarian Spinach Tart:  Mediterranean dish at its best ! The taste is irresistible. Crust recipe is made from scratch and filling for this tart is made of chopped spinach, garlic, parmesan, cheese and eggs. Pastry is home made with sour cream and eggs. It is great base for… Read more »

Easy Vegan Stir Fry

  Easy Vegan Stir Fry is delicious vegan recipe. Great to serve over rice, vegan noodles, or any other favourite ingredient.   How can I cook an entire meal in one skillet? This Easy Vegan Stir Fry is your answer. You start with vegetables that need to cook longer and add other types,… Read more »

Nasturtium Orange Jam

  Nasturtium Orange Jam: When Miss. Flower meets Mr. Orange. Flamenco fire. A bit of sweet and a bit of bitter.   Flowering of nasturtium lasts for several months: mid spring until late fall. This is the season to make this nasturtium orange jam. Nasturtium flowers have peppery, spicy and… Read more »

Raspberry Agar Jam

  Raspberry Agar Jam is easy and healthy fruit jam recipe with chopped lemon and agar agar powder.   Agar is natural gelatin and is used as replacement for pectin in jams. Also, it is a helpful culinary ingredient and can be used to thicken soups, make jellies, custards, ice… Read more »

Nasturtium Elderflower Jam

  Nasturtium Elderflower Jam is the best jamming ever! Perfect combination of edible flowers for the best delicate jam!   My memories travels back to my grandmother’s garden. It was full of edible plants to use in her kitchen, both for healthy and tasty reasons. I am happy to see… Read more »

Strawberry Rosemary Jam

Strawberry Rosemary Jam: Super easy strawberry jam with hints of rosemary. Irresistible ! The strawberries fragrance has attracted me on Saturday morning while I did some shopping at the street market. Intense red color and knowing it is a heirloom variety has made me buy several packages. After we had… Read more »

Mint Syrup Quick Version Recipe

Mint Syrup Quick Version Recipe: There is no substitute for its wonderful four ingredient home made mint drink ! Fortunately, it’s easy to make your own to have healthier version instead of store bought one ! This  Mint Syrup Quick Version Recipe does not require one or two days soaking.… Read more »

6-inch Sponge Cake with Strawberries

  6-inch Sponge Cake with Strawberries is easy sponge recipe with whipped cream and fresh strawberries. Small batch. Nice. Tasteful.   This sponge cake was inspired by my grandmother’s cookbook. She defines this sponge as „ Never Fail “, and the inspiration to use elderflowers came from www.donalskehan.com .  I added Elderflower Syrup … Read more »