Purple String Beans
& their Tomato Sauce

Long Summer days and the heat they bring on just scream for simple recipes that won’t have you slaving in the kitchen for hours; even more so when you’re 9…
Long Summer days and the heat they bring on just scream for simple recipes that won’t have you slaving in the kitchen for hours; even more so when you’re 9…
Breakfast is my favourite meal of the day. However, I am not much of a morning person (although I’m really trying to become one). Having said that, I would like…
This is one of those ‘dishes-that-can-pass-as-a-two-course-meal’ soup. It’s hearty, robust and will probably be a hit with meat lovers as well. It’s also a very forgiving soup, as most ingredients…
One of the things I most love doing in my free time is preparing and sharing a meal with family and friends. It brings me enormous joy to plan a…
This Summer I had was lucky enough to meet a very special someone. I first found out about Daniela Groza through her project “Be Kind for Real” and moving through…
This is a dish I really love. My mom has been making it for years and while it’s good in any season, it’s really best in Summer, because you can…
This is hands down, the best club sandwich I’ve ever had! And I’m not saying that just because I made it, but actually because it’s the truth. Many times when I…
A rose by any other name would smell as sweet, but if it stunk, its name would probably be Monday. Yes, everyone loves to hate Monday, the most dreaded of all…
Spring did this; with its green hues and its fresh smell and all the inviting, vibrant produce just waiting to be picked up from the market stall. On such a…
I have a long lasting love affair with the combination of sheep’s cheese and tomatoes. In Romanian cuisine, it’s sort of a traditional staple, especially when spring onion is added….