Did you know not only the rhizome, but also wasabi stems and leaves are edible? I learnt it several years ago in an izakaya (a…
It’s only the beginning of May, but I already face the over-abundant herb “problem” with some perennial plants. Chives, mint, parsley, thyme and tarragon have…
You might have noticed I rarely write about sweets. It’s not because I avoid sugar (my will wouldn’t be strong enough anyway!), but simply because…
After several trips to Japan I learnt good gyoza aren’t easy to find in Tokyo. Maybe I was unlucky or maybe it’s Tokyo, but I…
This recipe might be very simple, but it solves a very serious question: “what else to do with a big tube of miso?”. Even if…
Polish cuisine isn’t really known abroad, but it’s usually thought to be fatty and heavy. Few people expect a variety of spices and herbs required…
In spite of what the above photograph might suggest, this creamy curry contains no coconut milk nor cream. The first yogurt-based curry I’ve ever tasted!…
Leafing once more through Gran Cocina Latina by Maricel Presilla, an extraordinary cookbook I was offered by a very kind friend, I stumbled upon…
Am I the only one who used to have a false idea of the famous Caesar salad? Until very recently, trusting my restaurant experience, I…
When I saw Adina’s post (on Where is My Spoon blog) about Brittany Bean Stew, one of my favourite Polish dishes, my beans were in the…