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Eingelegte rote Zwiebeln mit Zimt und Kümmel/ Pickled red Onions with Cinnamon and Caraway Seeds (Deutsch & English)

Thursday, December 07, 2017
Eingelegt in Apfelessig, zusammen mit Honig und etwas Zucker, verfeinert mit einer Zimtstange, Kuemmel, Malabarpfeffer und anderem.. Pickled...

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Brussels’ Little Asia – A dream of fresh fish at Nonbe Daigaku

Thursday, September 21, 2017
When we arrived in front of Nonbe Daigaku on a rainy Saturday evening (Hello Brussels!), I was a...

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It’s (natural) wine o’clock: 10 natural wine places in Brussels

Thursday, September 14, 2017
You can also read the article here on 'The Brussels Express'  Natural wine - what is that? Normally,...

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Le Tournant, Brussels - The Place to Go Twice

Thursday, August 31, 2017
I am always a bit scared to go back to restaurants twice. It happened too many time already...

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A Day in Maastricht

Sunday, August 20, 2017
Maastricht. A small, enchanting city in the South of the Netherlands that immediately catches you with its charm....

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10 (not so obvious) Addresses in New York City You Shouldn't Miss

Monday, July 31, 2017
It is slightly embarrassing if I’m very honest. I moved to New York exactly four years ago, I...

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Vollkorn-Dinkel Nectarinencrumble/ Whole Grain and Spelt Nectarine Crumble (Deutsch & English)

Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Zubereitet in 5 Minuten und fertig gebacken in 25. Das perfekte Schnell-Rezept, wenn's mal schnell gehen muss. Der...

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Frühkartoffeln mit Räucherlachs in Joghurtsauce/ New Potatoes with Smoked Salmon and Yoghurtsauce (Deutsch & English)

Tuesday, July 18, 2017
Ein simples Gericht für warme Sommernächte. A simple, light dish for warm summer nights. Frühkartoffeln mit Räucherlachs in Joghurtsauce Zutaten für 2 Personen: 600g Frühkartoffeln, in Salzwasser gekocht bis sie weich sind 150g Räucherlachs 150g Naturjoghurt 3EL Mayonnaise 2 Frühlingszwiebeln, feingehackt 4EL frischen, grob gehackten Dill 1/2 TL frisches Maldon Sea Salt, oder...

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Salat mit Grünen Erbsen, Grapefruit und Minze/ Green Pea, Grapefruit and Mint Salad (Deutsch & English)

Sunday, July 09, 2017
Manchmal muss es ausser Kartoffel- und Nudelsalat als Grillbeilage auch mal etwas Leichteres geben. Deshalb also heute dieses...

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Not Knokke, Not Tokyo, Not Paris – La Buvette, Brussels

Saturday, June 24, 2017
‘La Buvette’ has been far up on my to-do list since I moved to Brussels in November. The...

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Restauranttipps/ Restaurant Recommendations

Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Wo gehe ich essen? Was sind meine Lieblingsrestaurants? Bars? Cafes? Ihr seid in Barcelona, Stockholm, Paris, London, Bruessel,...

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Savoury Wednesday: Pasta mit Avocado-Cashew Creme/ Pasta with Avocado-Cashew Cream (Deutsch & English)

Wednesday, June 14, 2017
Ich sehe was, was ihr nicht seht und das ist grün. Avocado Pasta it is! Cremige Avocado-Cashew Creme...

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Frühstücksflocken mit Himbeeren, Kokos und Rosenwasser | Porridge with Raspberries, shredded Coconut and Rose Water (Deutsch & English)

Monday, May 29, 2017
Heute mal wieder ein leichtes Fruehstucksrezept: Feine Haferflocken mit selbstgemachter Kokosmilch (oh, ja!), Himbeeren, Rosenwasser und Honig oder...

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La Figoule, Brussels - Spanish Cuisine with a Modern Twist

Tuesday, April 25, 2017
New year, new spot. La Figoule, located quite towards the end of Avenue Louise, not far from Bois...

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Coimbra - A Food Journey to Portugal, in Brussels

Sunday, April 23, 2017
40 years old. That’s quite something, isn’t it?! To be precise, it’s the age of a lovely Portuguese...

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Colonel, Brussels - The Place for Steak Lovers

Tuesday, April 11, 2017
This post is certainly not for vegetarians. Or maybe it is, because if you see this delicious piece...

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Rhabarber-Buttermilch-Kuchen/ Rhubarb Buttermilk Cake (Deutsch & English)

Tuesday, April 04, 2017
Deutsch Ist es schon wieder soweit? Laut diverser Ratgeber und Kochbücher ist ab Anfang/Mitte April Beginn der Rhabarberzeit....

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Brunching like a Queen - 5 Brunch Spots in Amsterdam

Wednesday, March 22, 2017
I think whoever invented brunch is a genius. Mixing the best parts of breakfast with the best features...

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Baked in Brussels - 5 Bakeries You Should Try

Thursday, March 16, 2017
Hi, I'm Kaja, I'm German and I like bread. At least that's the cliché and I am definitely...

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Ofen gerösteter Knoblauch/ Oven roasted garlic (Deutsch & English)

Friday, February 24, 2017
Ofen gerösteter Knoblauch macht viele Gerichte zu etwas Besonderem, es verleiht diesen einzigartigen Geschmack, der unverwechselbar ist. ...

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Kanelbullar - Schwedische Zimtbrötchen/ Swedish Cinnamon Buns

Saturday, February 18, 2017
BEWARE! You´re about to enter a page that reveals a recipe to some very addictive cinnamon buns. ACHTUNG!...

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11 Great Coffee Spots in Brussels

Tuesday, January 31, 2017
I was a bit sceptic when I re-moved to Brussels. I lived here four years ago, for two...

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