I know that not too long ago I posted that I would stay in China for the next 3 months (see THIS post), but some unexpected things happened and I decided to go home early. Even though I really enjoyed the Chinese food, when I was preparing to go home again, I suddenly craved typical…
Tag: Fall
YVES SAINT LAURANT TATOUGE COUTURE MATTE STAIN review – colour black red code (8)
Duty free shopping has never really been my thing, here, I said it. I think most of the items aren’t that much cheaper than in regular stores, and I think regular stores that sell high end make up (like the ICI paris XL or Douglas in the Netherlands) over better service. However, I recently spent…
AUTUMN DINNER PARTY: a convenient way to present loose-leaf tea
This Saturday my parents are hosting a dinner party for around 35 people and after the several courses, there is of course coffee and tea. We wanted to serve loose leaf tea (since the flavours are then a bit more special than the tea you buy in the store) but having 35 people scoop their…
AUTMUMN TABLE DECORATION – a perfect pattern for left over yarn
This is going to be a super short post, but I just want to share my love for a crochet pattern I found on Pinterest lately. It is a pattern for crochet pumpkins that look knit, and since I love pumpkins, crocheting and knitting, this was the perfect pattern for me! I am going to…
VEGANISED RECIPE: Liège waffles made with yeasted dough (Luikse wafels)
My parents have recently bought a new panini-maker/tosti-maker/waffle iron, and this is the first time in my life that I have actually owned an appliance to make waffles. Needless to say, I immediately went along and made different types of waffles. I found out that there are two types of Belgian waffles: Waffles from Brussels:…
RECIPE: super simple parsnip and sage soup
I love having a warm lunch on colder days. That is why I love making easy soups from vegetables and herbs. I already shared a recipe for an easy pumpkin and thyme soup, which you can find here. This recipe also uses a sweet vegetable: parsnips. If you can’t find parsnips where you live, you…
RECIPE: Sweet potato casserole with spinach, sage and sundried tomatoes
I love the combination of sweet potatoes with salty things. That is why, I think, sweet potatoes and sundried tomatoes go so well together. I also think that herbs complement the sweetness very well. For this recipe I used both fresh and dried sage, but if you only have dried, just substitute the fresh sage…
RECIPE: my favourite porridge recipe: apple pie flavoured porridge
I love have porridge for breakfast, especially in the winter when the days are colder. For me porridge is everything a breakfast should be: filling, quick, cheap and tasty. I have tried many porridge toppings of flavours, but this one remains my absolute favourite: apple pie. I know you could use apples in stead of…
RECIPE: cranberry oatmeal cookie porridge
Cranberry and oatmeal cookies are a typical fall treat, but why not combine cranberries and oatmeal in your breakfast? This cranberry oatmeal cookie porridge is just that. It combines the sweet porridge made with sweetened soy milk (or any milk you like) with the spice of cinnamon and the tanginess of cranberries. Fresh cranberries may…
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