Elderflower Syrup

Elderflower Syrup : Elderflower fragrance captured in a bottle. Floral refreshing drink for hot summer days. Weatherman has announced a hard rain for tomorrow so I rushed to the forest nearby after working hours to gather elder blossoms for a syrup. After the rain, they loose their fragrance and the… Read more »

Greek Yogurt Pie Bars

  Greek Yogurt Pie Bars are easy dessert recipe with Greek yogurt and sour cream, garnished with edible flowers and low in sugar. Perfect healthy ingredients for the best pie bars!   Let me start with information about creamy and healthy Greek yogurt: Greek yogurt is an excellent source of calcium,… Read more »

Dandelion Jelly

Dandelion jelly: super healthy, homemade, sunny and frugal. Who could ask for more ? Like in the old times. It is only a few days left until my grandmother’s birthday. She would be 104 now. Dandelions bring back the memories of the large meadow behind her country house. Needless to… Read more »

Shredded Zucchini Patties

Shredded zucchini patties are super easy  and super delicious ! Evergreen every way ! Another healthy and tasty week dinner. Needless to say how easy it is to make them and how budget friendly they are. In 15 minutes only, you make healthy patties with grated hard cheese. These can… Read more »

Lilac Syrup

  Lilac Syrup is natural, homemade, simple syrup recipe, made of lilac florets. Delicate lilac flavour is great to add to desserts, cocktails , ice cream and so much more….   Love edible flowers?   Lilac is fully blossoming and it’s perfect time to make some simple yet special Lilac… Read more »

Spaghetti Fritters

  Spaghetti Fritters also known as Fritelle di Spaghetti are frugal and tasty week dinner recipe made with spaghetti leftovers. It is sooooo obvious we had spaghetti yesterday ! My biggest challenge while cooking is boiling too much pasta. Every single time ! But I guess we all do the same.… Read more »

No Bake Energy Balls

No Bake Energy Balls are healthy, time saving and nutritious breakfast or a snack. Energy boosting ! These balls are perfect for breakfast with your coffee. Wrap them into a wax paper and take to work. I usually do that and have my breakfast there. They are perfect for all… Read more »

Cheesy Baked Rice

Cheesy Baked Rice recipe: light and seducing. Perfect for warmer seasons. Italian way ! When started to create this dish, I wondered about the thickness. That is why I chose Arborio thinking if it is good for risotto it will definitely keep the baked ingredients together. I am happy to… Read more »

Black Poppy Seed Pancakes

Black Poppy Seed Pancakes: Little Black Dressed  – one step to Perfection !   Saturday afternoon with no much to do. The rain is about to start and kitchen is calling me. I cannot resist. I do not even try to. Not any more. One look to the pots and… Read more »