As you might have guessed by this second appearance of asparagus in one week, this is one of my favourite vegetables. Its season is quite…
Chawan mushi is a perfect representative of these comforting, universally enjoyable dishes, which are hardly known in Europe and which surprise all those who still…
Wonton Cups, or Edible Snack Containers Zsuzsa, my blogging friend from Zsuzsa is in the Kitchen, has recently invited me to join her and other…
Bored with lemons, oranges, apples and pears, I decided to experiment with something more exotic and discovered a new passion for the… passion fruit. Passion…
Home-made terrine always brings my best food-related childhood memories and, therefore, is one of the rare dishes I consider as both festive and comforting. My…
Tom Yum Goong is apparently very popular, but even though I have heard about it and probably saw it on some restaurants’ menus, I had never…
The last couple of days have been so warm and sunny, I don’t even care if they announce snow for next week. Spring is in…
Doesn’t Thai cuisine bring spring to your mind? Makrut lime leaves, lemongrass, galanga, tamarind… there is always something tangy, zesty or simply refreshing even in…
This is one of the most unusual dishes I have ever eaten and an extraordinary feast for coriander lovers. I saw the recipe in The…
I’m starting to wonder how far will go my obsession with sesame seeds. A jar with roasted sesame seeds is placed just next to the…