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Boiling Over the years I have tried many ways to boil eggs perfectly, without that dreaded grey ring around the egg yolk due to overcooking… Of course, I started with the most common way, which is boiling the eggs. There are many opinions on how to boil eggs, should the eggs be placed in cold …
What is the story behind Son-In-Law eggs or kai look keuy? According to a Thai folk tale, a mother was upset by how her daughter was ill-treated by her husband, so she decided to serve him two crisply deep fried eggs to send a warning to her son-in-law that he needed to improve his behavior or …
Planning a Halloween party? Here are some fun and scary recipes and shortcuts, home-made and semi home-made so you can plan a monster feast without breaking your back (or the bank)! Usually my mind is bubbling with ideas when I plan a themed party. Since everything is usually prepared at home instead of ordering from …
Our family has always been fond of Yakitori and often look for restaurants specialized in this Japanese-style kebabs wherever we are in the world. Yakitori translates literally to grilled Chicken skewers. But there are many ways to prepare yakitori using different types of protein and vegetables, and in Japan, Yakitori represents fun time and happy …
France has just reopened its border after the Pandemic lock-down… If you haven’t planned yet to fly to Paris, why not bring a French touch into your life with French recipes, food delivery, culture and virtual tours of Paris’ best museums, TV shows to brush up your French. Experience French cult pharmacy products, that can …
These fresh and delicious rolls are a very popular street food in Vietnam. The name bò bía is probably a Vietnamese adaptation of the Chinese roll “popiah.” But actually they are very different. The Vietnamese version uses rice paper as wrapper whereas the Chinese version uses a wheat-based crêpe. The fillings are quite different too …
What are Fresh Vegetarian Rolls? These are Vietnamese little delicacies – also known as fresh spring rolls – which are perfect for the hot summer days. Traditionally they are filled with boiled pork, shrimps and fresh herbs and called “Goi Cuon”, literally meaning “salad rolls”. Check how to roll the rice paper to make Goi …
Here are some hacks and time-saving tips to prepare a casual Easter brunch menu to wow your family and guests. Nobody would believe that some dishes are semi home-made… If you have a busy schedule and cannot spend all day in the kitchen, this menu is for you! For a more elaborate menu, check my …
Here are some ideas for a festive Easter Menu combining home-made dishes with a few shortcuts… Since I love to entertain family and friends at home, I like to offer a variety of dishes, some are made from scratch, and some are store-bought and given a personal twist… To set the mood, be inspired by …
This is an easy and fun recipe using foil to shape the puff pastry into cute carrot-shaped appetizers, perfect for Easter. Click here to view my Festive Easter Lunch menu. Your children could even help you with shaping the foil and making the filling. The recipe is perfect for the hostess as the carrot-shaped puff …
