A non-biased guide to visit Hampi and its ancient monuments in South India. 📕 Where and what is Hampi? Hampi is a place in South India, Karnataka, known for its ancient Indian monuments. It was the capital of the notorious Vijayanagara Empire. The capital of the empire was also known as Vijayanagara and was the second-largest city in the world in 1500 CE, some 500 … [Read more...]
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How to make Black Food Coloring
Your guide on how to make black food coloring at home within minutes! 🏴 Types of Food Colorings In a nutshell, food-grade colors can be made from natural or processed ingredients. These dyes are safe for consumption, hence why food grade. Natural Food Shades Common natural food grade colorings are black charcoal and squid ink. Black charcoal is great … [Read more...]
Tobiko
Everything you need to know about Tobiko, how to color them, ideas to use tobiko, and the best way to store this precious seafood ingredient 📕 What is Tobiko? Ever wonder what the fancy orange pearls on Sushi are? That’s Tobiko. Tobiko is a Japanese word that essentially means Fish roe/eggs that are particularly harvested from flying fish. Fun fact? … [Read more...]
Papaya Fruit
Papaya is such a misunderstood fruit! Yet it has so many delicious and useful uses. Here you will find everything you need to know to start enjoying papayas all the more. 📕 What is Papaya? Papaya or Pawpaw is a sweet, pulpy, and nutritious fruit that widely grows in tropical climates. The first thing you’ll notice about a Papaya is its vibrant color, like … [Read more...]
Things to do in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is a fun city, the place has so much more to offer! I share all the points of interest with you in this quick guide. 📍 Where is Amsterdam located? Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands, a country located in North-West Europe. The region is also called holland, which by the way is sometimes confused with the country name. The city is known for … [Read more...]
Citrus Ponzu Sauce Recipe
Ponzu Sauce is a traditional Japanese dipping sauce. Now you can make your own sauce at home! This is another recipe prepared by our Japanese Food expert, Momoko. Arigato Gozaimasu! 🐹 This ponzu sauce recipe is a simplified version of the popular Japanese traditional original and can be easily recreated at home with a few Asian pantry ingredients. 📕 What … [Read more...]
Home Canned Plums
Canned plums are a great way to preserve your fruits for the coming months. Turns out, it's easy to do this at home! 📕 What are canned plums? Canned plums are made to last and are preserved in light sugar syrup. Commercially canned fruits are the norm these days but preparing home-canned plums is still the norm in some places. During harvest season you … [Read more...]
Spicy Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe
My spiced shrimp stir-fry prepared in a skillet over the stove top within minutes. They can be served with most Asian side dishes and fried rice, or even in Asian flavored Tacos! I somehow started adding sesame seeds, chili flakes and green onions to everything and the results are super good. Here we go with my stir-fried spicy shrimp. :) 🍤 … [Read more...]
Guava Jam Recipe
Guava jam is a tropical fruit preserve. Here is how to make this jam from scratch at home. 📕 What is it? Guava jam is simply a guava fruit preserve. Guava is a tropical exotic fruit. Varieties exist and you might have come across round or pear-shaped guavas. The pulp is hard like an apple and can be white or pink on the inside. The skin is green to … [Read more...]
Japanese Pickled Ginger for Sushi
Quick Japanese sliced pickled ginger to serve with your favorite homemade sushi! Making a jar of homemade ginger pickle (aka gari) has never been easier than that. This recipe is part of our Japanese food series. Momoko, our Japanese food expert is sharing your recipe for homemade pickled ginger sushi. 📕 What is it? Japanese pickled ginger are preserved … [Read more...]
Lemon Marmalade Recipe
A homemade all-natural 2 ingredient Lemon marmalade. Based on the french orange marmalade and kumquat marmalade recipe. It's without artificial pectin. 🆚 Marmalade VS Jam VS Jelly So what's the difference between a marmalade a jam and jelly? 🍋 Ingredients You will only need 2 ingredients to make this citrus fruit marmalade from scratch. US and … [Read more...]
9 Best Red Currant Recipe Ideas
Here are some great recipe ideas to make the most out of your fresh and frozen red currants! ❤️ What are red currants? Red currants are ruby red berries that grow on a strand together. They ripen in the summer months, from June to July, making them super seasonal fruits. The berries are widely used and loved in Europe, where they also originated. Red … [Read more...]
Red Currant Chutney Recipe
Red currant chutney is a savory, vibrant berry preserve. It's tart, sweet, zesty, and full of flavors! 📕 What is it? Chutneys are savory preserves. They originated in India, yet evolved to something else in the West. Traditional Indian chutneys are spiced sauces, served with a snack or dosa. Western chutneys resemble jams and relish, but they are savory … [Read more...]
Philadelphia Roll Sushi Recipe
Philadelphia roll is currently a popular creamy inside-out sushi in the west. This recipe is all yours if you love Japanese sushi! 📕 What's a Philadelphia roll? The Philadelphia roll is a sushi roll inspired by traditional Japanese maki sushi. It's a Western-style sushi variation derived from the first-ever created inside-out sushi, the California … [Read more...]
15 min Egg Fried Rice Recipe
Egg fried rice is an unbeatable Friday night weeknight dinner in my house. The quick and easy fried rice with eggs is flavorful and can be created with common pantry ingredients in your kitchen. This Egg Fried Rice Recipe is a one-pot, quick and easy weeknight dinner meal and it's Vegetarian, Nut-free, Lactose-free, and Meatless. 📕 What is it? Egg fried … [Read more...]
Japanese Curry Roux Recipe
A Japanese curry roux is a base that helps you prepare Japanese curries in ease. It's like a maggie cube but for Japanese curries! 📕 What is Japanese Curry Roux? Japanese curry roux is a spiced curry base to make Japanese curry variations. It is influenced and based on Indian curries and the French roux. Dishes influenced by the West in Japan are called … [Read more...]
Indian Roti Flatbread Recipe
The Indian roti, which is also known as chapati, is a delicious but simple put-together soft flatbread prepared with whole wheat flour. 📕 What is a Roti? A roti is a round Indian flatbread, which can be compared to wheat tortillas. Every family household in the Indian subcontinent prepares a batch of fresh rotis every single day. The whole wheat flour … [Read more...]
Spicy Salmon Roll Sushi
Recipe with instructions for your own homemade salmon roll sushi. This is a spicy inside-out sushi roll with raw salmon fish. I have added instructions for using cured salmon. This recipe is part of my food expert series. I put this recipe together with Momoko, my Japanese food expert, a native and world expat. 📕 What's a salmon roll? A salmon roll is a … [Read more...]
Things to see in Slovenia (Europe)
This post is there to inspire you to add Slovenia, a small European country, to your travel bucket list for the future. 💭 FAQs in a nutshell Slovenia is located in Europe. It's bordering Austria to the north, Hungary to the east, Croatia to the South, and Italy to the West. It's part of the European Union so, Schengen visa applies here and they have the Euro. … [Read more...]
How to blanch Tomatoes to peel
Here is how you can easily blanch and peel tomatoes at home from scratch. With tips and ideas to use and store your peeled tomatoes. 📕 What is blanching? Blanching is a short cooking method that is used for vegetables, fruits, and even meats to achieve a certain purpose. In the case of tomatoes, blanching is the way to go if you want to peel your tomatoes … [Read more...]
Simple Caramelized Onion Recipe
Caramelized Onion are cooked slowly in a skillet, releasing natural sweet flavors as they turn brown and super delicious! This is a simple recipe that shows how to make, including ideas to use your homemade caramelized onions. 📕 What are caramelized onion? Caramelized onions are slowly cooked in a skillet and that way the natural sugars are released and … [Read more...]
How to cook warm water Lobster
I show you how to cook a warm water lobster with common kitchen equipment. It's super easy and leaves an impression with your guests. The guide includes how to cut open a cooked lobster. 🦐 What is warm water lobster? Warm water lobsters are also called spiny lobsters, rock lobsters, or langustas. They are the lobsters that come without claws. The … [Read more...]
Austrian Food Guide
This is a guide about Austrian food and drink specialties. It covers everything you need to know if you are a gourmand traveling Austria or if you want to simply learn more about our food culture. The food guide is from the perspective of a West Austrian, so I may have mentioned more specialties from there because, well that's my expertise. But I have also … [Read more...]
Dragon Roll Sushi Recipe
The dragon roll sushi is a showstopper and it tastes amazing! This is an inside-out maki sushi roll. You can make it at home now! This dragon sushi roll is part of our Japanese food series with our Japanese food expert Momoko. If you like inside-out maki sushi rolls, then check out the rainbow roll , Boston roll, and the California roll. 📕 What is a dragon … [Read more...]
Johnny Marzetti - Ground Beef Noodle Casserole
Johnny Marzetti is a baked comfort noodle dish prepared with tomato sauce, ground beef, and topped cheese. It's a 100% delicious, fool-proof recipe and a family favorite! 📕 What is Johnny Marzetti? Johnny Marzetti is a baked pasta casserole dish prepared with ground beef and tomato sauce. It's an Italian-American dish from the midwest, Columbus … [Read more...]
Chicken Yaki Udon Recipe
Spicy Yaki Udon stir fry prepared with chicken and a special stir fry sauce. This is is a quick and easy Japanese weeknight dinner meal. 📕 What is Yaki udon? Yaki udon is a Japanese stir fry noodle dish prepared with thick udon noodles. It's a popular street food noodle dish but it's also commonly prepared in Japanese homes for dinner. The noodles … [Read more...]
Red Beans and Rice with Sausage Recipe
Red beans and rice flavored with sausages, veggies and a set of spices. This is a wholesome dinner meal that you can prepare in one-pot easily from scratch. 📕 What are red beans and rice? Red beans and rice is mostly known thanks to the South in the US. New Orleans in Louisiana calls this cajun comfort dish its own! Historically this dish was prepared on … [Read more...]
Rainbow Roll Sushi Recipe
Every colorful bite of this rainbow roll sushi will make you want to have more! Learn how to easily prepare and roll your own perfect sushi from scratch at home with this recipe and our video guide. This is another Japanese-inspired modern sushi recipe, which I prepared together with our Japanese food expert. 📕 What is a Rainbow Roll? A rainbow roll is a … [Read more...]
Spanish Pork Chorizo and Eggs Recipe
A simple Spanish chorizo and eggs recipe prepared in one skillet. Cured pork chorizo is cooked with scrambled eggs in a pan. I love this with bread as a quick breakfast, brunch or lunch and dinner meal. 🥚 Ingredients You will need the following ingredients to make this low carb/keto scrambled egg dish from scratch: 🔪 How to make Chorizo and Eggs? Here is … [Read more...]
Hungarian Goulash Soup Recipe
A Hungarian goulash soup recipe with beef, vegetables and spices. This is a traditional soup served in an authentic Hungarian soup bowl. 📕 What is Hungarian Goulash? Hungarian Goulash is a soup or stew prepared with beef, vegetables and spices. Hungarian Goulash, which has conquered the world with its deliciously rustic taste, has its origins in the … [Read more...]
Clear Soup Recipe
Today's clear soup recipe is a common dish in central European, Austrian and German, cuisine. To make the clear broth soup from scratch is super easy + the soup is enriched with health-benefiting ingredients. You can add dumplings and noodles to enrich your dining experience. 📕 What is the Clear Soup? The Clear Soup, Klare Suppe in German, is also called … [Read more...]
Kumquat Marmalade Recipe
A homemade kumquat marmalade recipe with 3 ingredients to preserve those wonderful fruits. Follow my guide to make the best and easiest marmalade from scratch at home. Do you love marmalades? Then check out my lemon marmalade and orange marmalade recipes! 📕 What are Kumquats? Kumquats are small citrus fruits that resemble small oranges or … [Read more...]
Baked Spiced Salmon Fillet Recipe
Perfectly cooked moist oven-baked salmon fillet prepared and enhanced with healthy spices. This dish isn't spicy hot but rather aromatic. Prepare your salmon fillet and enjoy a low-carb quick and easy dinner meal. 🧄 Ingredients that you will need 🔪 How to bake this spiced salmon dish? Here is an overview of how to prepare this dish from scratch within … [Read more...]
Homemade Cranberry Sauce Recipe with Spices
Make your own healthier cranberry sauce with fresh or frozen berries at home within minutes. This recipe includes some spices, which round up all the beautiful fruity flavors in this condiment. 📕 What is cranberry sauce? Cranberry sauce is a condiment served during the holiday season, for Thanksgiving and Christmas, in North America and the UK. It's … [Read more...]
Quince Jelly Recipe
The best and only quince jelly recipe you will ever need! Make your own vegan quince jelly with 3 ingredients and without artificial pectin added. You get all the info you require below in the post to succeed! 📕 What is Quince? Quince is a pear-like fruit. In fact, it looks like a cross between a pear and an apple. It mostly grows in temperate climates, … [Read more...]
How to cook Spaghetti Squash in the oven
Your guide on how to cook spaghetti squash easily from scratch in the oven. That's the simplest and most effortless option! 📕 What's Spaghetti Squash? Spaghetti Squash is a winter squash variety and is just one of many squash varieties out there. They come in yellow, orange and white variations and can grow to different sizes. Spaghetti squash are … [Read more...]
Guide to Rouen France
Your complete guide to Rouen in France. I share info on how to get there, the main must-see attractions, and why you ought to add this inspiring french city to your itinerary. Where is Rouen situated? Rouen is situated in North France, some 2 hours distance from Paris. The city is the capital of the Normandy region, a region famous for food and its … [Read more...]
How to can Peaches
Your to-the-point guide on how to can peaches at home. This guide is suitable for beginners and comes with tips and tricks on how to get it right every time. We have been canning fruits at home since ever! I have always seen my family do that, my mother, my aunties in France, and even my grandmother back in the day. We prepare not only canned peaches but also … [Read more...]
Guide to Salzburg City (Austria)
Your complete Salzburg guide to enjoying the best that the city has to offer. Written by a local. Video Walk in 4K Where is Salzburg located? Salzburg city is the capital of the Salzburg region in Austria. It's one of 9 regions in Austria. The Austrian city is bordering Germany and the small German corner (Kleine Deutsche Eck), which is a major connection to … [Read more...]
French Peach Jam Recipe
Homemade, natural and without pectin, this two-ingredient french peach jam is going to be your new jam favorite. I am sharing a recipe, tips and tricks on how to make a natural peach jam further below. I am a great homemade jam lover, and today it shall be my mum's french peach jam recipe, which is, of course, without pectin. To get up in the morning and to receive … [Read more...]