Author: zera

Grilled Mackerel and caramelized beetroot

This is a new favorite in our home. Mackerel is one of the few fish not endangered by overfishing – theres so many of them –  but it’s also a very tasty fish with a delicious taste. It goes perfect with the caramelized beetroot. We…

Miracles can happen

Mister super fussy did help his dad with cooking yesterday ( something he likes ) just before he had to go to bed. He stirred the soy sauce into the fried onions and shiitake mushrooms and I could se his face when the beautiful smell…

Early morning quince pickle

My boy got up way to early for me today. We went out eating crepes and drinking too much cider from bowls last night. These are the mornings I have to keep myself busy doing something I like, otherwise I get really upset and can’t…

Bagels

Culinary travels and bad weather took us to new york the other day. Making bagels is fun. It looks more complicated than it actually is. I know you could go and buy ready made ones. But when the when the weather is cold and you…

Lukewarm potato salad

This a new favorite of mine, lukewarm potato salad with cucumbers and mustard dressing. Cook the potatoes till soft, meanwhile make a dressing of olive oil, white vine vinegar , plenty of dijon mustard and some crushed juniper berries. Cut the cucumber into chunks (…