The holidays are lurking around the corner and we are all busy planning our (Christmas) dinners. Now I usually think of wine first and then food. The theme for this year at my table is the Pinot wines from Alsace, because in my opinion this area deserves a little more attention and of course because …
Pinot from Alsace – celebrating Christmas with the family Pinot Read More »
Written by Joost Janssen. Of course we support our locals and regularly order something, but there is also a charm in cooking for yourself. Our shared hobby is good food and drinks; beautiful dishes with ditto wines. Preferably a bit refined. I also like to BBQ all year round. People often react with amazement: “BBQ …
A three course menu from the BBQ – theme French fine dining Read More »
My boyfriend recently travelled back from Spain and brought me a surprisingly large number of delicious gifts. A beautiful bottle of Ribera del Duero, my favourite water Vichi Catalan, half a kilo of Jamon Iberico de Bellota and last but not least a beautiful bottle of Palo Cortado Sherry from Rey Fernando de Castilla. I …
Oysters, I love them. This is one of the reasons why I have trouble becoming a vegetarian. I can miss almost anything when it comes to meat, but shellfish, holy moly. And then oysters with a good glass of wine, there’s really nothing that can beat that. The most important question at this point is: …
The olive tree Olive oil is considered a product of excellence by Italians, and over time has managed to be appreciated by the rest of the world. Considered as a symbol of sacredness and peace, the olive tree has accompanied the history of man from the first civilizations until today. Among the ancient Italic peoples, …
Not long ago I was running through the forest in Campania, chasing a medium sized dog that – between peeing and defecating – occasionally dug up a truffle. I am one of those blessed people on earth that has a real truffle hunter in the family. My Italian uncle Vittorio owns 5 truffle dogs and …
