* MERRY X-MAS TO YOU *

QIYUN DENG

Biodegradable tableware (made of bioplastic PLA) by Qiyun Deng

NEW CRAZE BURGERS

salmon burger on rice bun

beef burger on noodle bun

SPICE UP YOUR DINNER TABLE

you can order these beauties here at Mo man tai

LENNEKE WISPELWEY-DUTCH DESIGN WEEK 2013

see more @ Lenneke Wispelwey

COPPER MUG COCKTAIL

RECIPE

BLACKBERRY MOSCOW MULE

1 ounce vodka

2 tablespoons blackberry lime sauce

1/2 cup ginger beer

1 sprig of fresh mint

1 slice of lime

BLACKBERRY LIME SAUCE

12 ounces of fresh blackberries

1/4 cup water

4 tablespoons maple syrup

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

*use a foodprocessor and sif to make a very smooth puree.

PRESERVING THE HARVEST

It was a fun summer growing the vegetables and fruit. Even building a greenhouse! Still harvesting the last vegetables but my freezer door is just about closing so one way to go about this

is to pickle them! Sweet Paul has come up with some tasty ideas. Find the recipes here @ Sweet paul Fall magazine #14 page 79.

MENU DU CHEF-SEPTIME PARIS

Feel like challenging myself with a few dishes of Paris based restaurant Septime. It will be my next guests dinner! Le Septime, 80 rue de Charonne, 75011 Paris, 01 43 67 38 29.

Champignons crus-cuits/Oignon doux/Jambon italien

Polinarorron/mozzarella/Marjolaine

Truite de Banka/Choux-fleurs/huitre

Chocolat/Mures fraiches/Menthe-romarin

GREEN CABBAGE

Pictures of green savoy cabbage growing in my vegetable garden.

CABBAGE AND AVOCADO SALAD

100 gr puy lentils

1 bay leaf

1 garlic clove, bashed

a few parsley stalks

1 tbsp olive oil

100 gr unsmoked bacon, chopped

1/2 small cabbage

2 avocados

sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

DRESSING

juice of 1/2 lemon

3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 heaped tsp English mustard

1/2 tps sugar

serves 4

Put the lentils into a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, boil for one minute only, then drain. Return the lentils to the pan and pour on enough water to cover them by 1cm or so. Add the bay leaf, garlic and parsley stalks. Bring back to a very gentle simmer and cook slowly for 25 minutes, topping up with boiling water if need be, until tender but not mushy.

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat and fry the bacon for a few minutes, until crisp. Leave to cool completely.

Whisk together the dressing ingredients, season and set aside.

Drain the lentils and discard the herbs and garlic. Toss with two tablespoons of the dressing, add a little more salt and pepper, and set aside to cool completely.

Bring a pan of salted water to a boil. Throw in the cabbage and cook for just 30 seconds or so, and no more than a minute, then drain in a colander and immediately refresh either by dunking it in a bowl of iced water or by holding the colander under a running cold tap. This will stop the cooking process and helps keep that brilliant green colour. Drain the cabbage again, then give it a whirl in a salad spinner to remove all the water.

When the cabbage and lentils are ready, peel and destone the avocados and cut the flesh into 2-3cm pieces. (Don't prepare the avocado ahead of time because it will discolour.) Gently toss the cabbage with the lentils, avocado and bacon. Divide between four plates, trickle over the remaining dressing and serve.

ENJOY !

HOTEL V

A cosy place TO BE! and to have a drink, eat or stay the night is definitely The Lobby in urban design boutique HOTEL V /in Amsterdam. Be sure to share the 'flammkuchen' for a starter! (super thin pizza with all kinds of yammie toppings) They are soooo good!

MIXED SALADS

I love the unusual, therefore these particular mixed salads are on my list of favorites! They are not just pretty sights, but they are delicious too! For the recipe's you should check Sweet Paul spring 2013 magazine!

 Red cabbage salad with feta & blueberries p.108

  Wild rice and blackberry salad with Chévre p.114

EDIBLE PLANTS CLOSE UP

1.chives

2.lupine

1. Chives are grown for their leaves, which are used for culinary purposes as a flavoring herb. Chives are used with pancakes, soups, quark dishes, fish and sandwiches. The flowers may also be used to garnish dishes.

2. The yellow legume seeds of lupins, commonly called lupine beans, were popular with the Romans. The name 'Lupin' derives from the Latin word 'Lupinus' (meaning 'of or belonging to a wolf') But the seeds are not just eaten by wolves. Lupin beans are commonly sold in a salty solution in jars (like olives and pickles) and can be served as an aperitif.

* photo's made in my vegetable garden plot

EDIBLE BEAUTY

White chocolate raspberry cheesecake!

For the recipe go to Cooking Classy

QUICK TABLECLOTH

Having friends with kids over for dinner spontaneously? why not make one of these quick taped kids spaces? So easy, and a fun little project to make all together too! Of course this idea was launched by my favorite Dietlind Wolf

WIND & WILLOW HOME

I love these salad bowls made by Araya from Minnesota USA

Check out her shop Wind & willow Home at etsy

PIMPED BANANA'S

Would look great in your lunchbox wouldn't they?

found at Luciano Rondolini

HAVE A SPRINKLED MOTHER'S DAY!

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