With lots of pleasure I have watched the first season of the BBC series Versailles. An entertaining portrayal of the Louis XIV court with an abundance of intrigues and affaires. From an historical point of view certainly not a reliable eyewitness account, but definitely proof that the palace of Versailles is a place that still fascinates many people. An excellent occasion to shine a light on some of the most remarkable aspects of the real Versailles.
Is there anything better than eating a delicious refreshing salad outside in the sun? I don’t think so! This spinach salad is nice and fresh, but also crispy because of the goat’s cheese fritters. Long live the summer!
In many ways I am all for the conveniences of modern technology. But sometimes I think back with nostalgia to how it used to be growing up in the nineties. No smartphones, no Google, no You Tube, but instead a lot of personal contact, hanging out in the library and compact cassettes!
The combination of garlic, smoked paprika and olive oil is what for me makes a perfect paella.
Raw, grim, ruthless and brutal; those are the words to perfectly describe British series Peaky Blinders about a gangster family in 1920’s Birmingham. These are definitely not the sophisticated aristocratic twenties that are portrayed in Downton Abbey. No, these are the real roaring twenties from the street.
Set aside your assumptions about tofu and try this delicious recipe for a crispy stir-fry in a spicy and sticky sauce. Simple, tasty and healthy; what more could you want?
Turn an old fruit crate into a beautiful display for your favourite objects; succes guaranteed!
Still Alice is an intriguing book about an intellectual woman who is diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s disease. The movie adaptation sadly disappoints.
These lyrics by British band Editors have become my personal creed that remind me of the fact that everyone in this world is connected.
This beautiful song by Strand of Oaks stirs up a lot of emotions for me. The words written by Timothy Showalter help me convince that I am strong enough to conquer the darkness from my past.
An intense pink colour, creamy, sour, sweet and with a bite of aubergine and haloumi; this soup for me forms the perfect balance of taste and looks.
A lovely fresh coriander dip with the sweet taste of cashews and a bite of cumin that works very well with bbq’s! But also very suitable on bread, as a snack on a cracker or as part of a Mexican meal. Whichever way addictively delicious!
