Une tranche de vie
In Januray 2017 during my trip to the Philippines, I tasted some outstanding vegan spring rolls at the Tao farm in Palawan island. I even helped rolling them and chef Ann gave me her ultimate roasted peanut sauce recipe that Continue reading Vegan spring rolls with plantain and purslane, ultimate roasted peanut sauce
This is an Italian specialty, from Rome particularly (carciofi alla giudia). Italians are artichoke lovers. Simply deep fried and served hot with a pinch of “fleur de sel”, it is a great and very-easy-to-make starter. I just love it! You Continue reading Deep fried artichoke
Here is an authentic family recipe, the real Italian polenta (corn semolina), specialty from the North of Italy. Of course, as all grand-mothers’ recipes, there should be no measures nor weights of ingredients. You should feel the polenta! And experience, Continue reading La polenta della nonna
That is a very simple and completely addictive sweet that will make you go nuts! It is great as a present, to decorate your cakes and desserts, or to make your own praline. You just have to mix them in Continue reading Caramelized hazelnuts and almonds, homemade praline
Here is a very simple and versatile recipe to use your vegetables and legumes leftovers. Mix them with some seasoning and here you go: a tasty spread on a toast with some salad and you have a light and healthy Continue reading Summer vegetables and beans spread
Another Gordon Ramsay’s recipe! I know, I’m a big fan 🙂 But here is my version of the recipe with dark chocolate, because I like healthy food but I like it yummy! So I added my favourite nuts to the Continue reading Dark chocolate and Brazil nuts granola
Have you ever heard about bubble tea? It’s the trendy asian drink, that you can now find in most European big cities in bubble tea bars: hot or iced, in so many different flavours (coconut, taro, vanilla, soybean milk, strawberry, Continue reading Bubble tea: coconut milk, tapioca pearls and jasmin tea
Here is a very easy-to-make and original summer drink recipe. I got it from my mother. In the Philippines, gulaman is a drink served with bright colors jelly cubes or tapioca pearls, like for bubble tea. But the perfect way Continue reading Gulaman, Filipino summer syrup with vanilla and banana essence
Sun has come, heat has come, thirst has come ! It’s time to show up with your Wayfarer glasses, flip-flops and barbecue. But under a blazing sun, you’d rather have a fresh and light pre-dinner drink. So here is a Continue reading Aperol Spritz
As I had six amazing months abroad with two Moroccan roomies, I’d say you definitely should “taste” this beautiful culture! In Morocco, mint tea is an institution. It’s a tradition, a ritual. This sweet nectar with mint and orange blossom Continue reading Moroccan mint tea