A tale of three cities

Carrot cake must be one of the best inventions humans can ever think of.  So luscious, so nutty, so... healthy with all those carrots ... ...

I admit it:  I think mac and cheese, and almost all its variations, is one of the best comfort foods there are in this world... So versa...

When it's cold out in the world, there is nothing better than a hot, steamy soup.  Unless it's a hearty, hot, steamy soup with ple...

no doubt... I spend Thanksgiving with American friends living in Brussels.  The idea is not so much the "official" cele...

My new go-to cure for insomnia: cooking!  When I'm faced with a white night, instead of tossing and turning or watching TV, I...

I've been feeling rather under the weather this past week, and during such times, the one thing sure to bring back the smile in my f...

What is pizza for me?  tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni and a lovely carb "vessel" to carry off these delicacies... But I do...

Potluck dinners are the type of gatherings I love to go to, one, because they highlight the convivial spirit and two, because they give me...

No, I'm not American but yes, I love all types of celebrations -- they always provide the right setting for a gathering, for meeting o...

no meat in sight... (In lieu of an introduction : There are plenty of documentaries on TV showing the risk  to the food supply i f we ...

While I am an absolute carnivore, there are times I yearn for an abundance of vegetables.   I will then go through phases of "vege...

What do you do when there are workmen in the house?  when you want to be there to keep an eye on things, but at the same time not to cau...

a colourful list of ingredients There is nothing better than chatting about recipes in a spacious balcony by the sea, over pumpkin-see...

Today's recipe is my utlimate comfort food:  not only it in devouring it, but also in making it.  The constant, brainless activity of...

sweet cheesecakes out of the oven... I certainly love cheesecakes:  baked, non-baked, sweet, savoury... Any excuse to have cheese int...

When with friends for dinner, I always make it a point to cook something a.  in the oven, that can be reheated while I entertain my guests...

Continuing my quest for delicious meatless recipes, this is an extraordinary take on the mac and cheese variety:  I'm usually the ty...

Starting in March and for as long as I find inspiration, I will be trying my hands at meatless (and fishless) recipes. Much has been said...

I wasn't really a cake person.  While I alway want to have a little something with my tea, I've always found there are few cakes t...

Over the hot stove, there was a stew bubbling away... It's true - winter this time around has made its presence felt. Gone are th...