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Blackberry Jam

  This Blackberry jam is perfect for first time making. Quick version with four ingredients only !   Blackberries are very healthy fruit. They contain vitamins and minerals that have many anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. These are good enough reasons to start making homemade blackberry jam on your own when… Read more »

How to Dry Marigold Petals

  How to dry marigold petals aka calendula to have home dried edible plant to use in your kitchen.   Marigold flowers are excellent replacement for zafferano / saffron when cooking. How to dry marigold petals? After harvest, separate petals from flowers and lay them on paper towel. Make sure… Read more »

Tzatziki Homemade

The purpose of this yogurt dish is to cool Gyros passion a bit. Wonderful combination. It is recommend to leave Tzatziki in fridge at least one hour before serving. It is best when served cold. If you combine this dip with any kind of BBQ you will not regret it.… Read more »

Homemade Pita Bread

Although intended for Gyros, flat bread pockets are excellent for any kind of dish, hot and cold, savory and sweet; also, if kept in plastic, could be used another day. I find them good with Tzatziki dip for an afternoon snack. They are multifunctional: if left with no forks somewhere… Read more »

Grandmother’s Soup (Eingemachtes)

  Grandmother’s Soup (Eingemachtes) is homemade grandmother comfort food with fresh vegetables, and noodle from scratch recipe. Cozy and healthy German comfort in a bowl !   What smells remind you of your grandmother’s cooking ? Is it your favourite casserole or cookies ? This Grandmother’s Soup (Eingemachtes) from scratch… Read more »

Gnocchi with Zucchini Sauce

  Gnocchi with Zucchini Sauce is absolutely delicious, under 30 minutes easy week dinner. Zucchini sauce with roast drippings for the best results!   When I am left with no idea what to take to the office for the lunch next day which usually happens on Monday, zucchinis are the… Read more »

Leftovers Galette

  Leftovers Galette is budget friendly savory galette to use all the leftovers, be it Thanksgiving or any other holiday party. Instead of sandwiches, you use pie crust or homemade dough and there you have an easy dinner everybody loves!   Once your party is over I guess your containers… Read more »