This is the first time I’ve made homemade pasta and, since I really love filled pasta, I thought I’d start straight away with ravioli. 😁 The classic combination for spinach ravioli is probably spinach and ricotta. I decided to go with spinach and feta instead because I really love the slightly salty […]
I was wondering how to translate this dish, but I don’t think there is a Romanian word that really fits, so I’ll just keep the English name: popovers. The first time I had popovers was in England, where they were introduced to me as Yorkshire pudding. I have to admit, I […]
I was challenged to make a dessert without chocolate. Which, if you know me, you’ll understand is not exactly an easy task. 😆 But if chocolate is out of the picture, caramel is obviously the next best thing. Lots of caramel. ❤️ And that’s how these caramel-filled cupcakes with toasted marshmallows happened: […]
There are places that need absolutely no introduction, and Santorini is definitely one of them. I think a vacation here, or at least a short visit, is on everyone’s bucket list at least once in a lifetime. It is not called the “Island of Love” for nothing; it wins you […]
I have to admit I have a weakness for cookies. 😄 I’ve made my ricotta cookies more times than I can count, and they’re still some of my favorites even though they don’t contain any chocolate. But chocolate and peanut butter? That’s a combination I find very hard to say […]
I’ve always been fascinated by dough. When I was little, I remember sitting next to my mom while she kneaded dough for pies or doughnuts. She would tear off a little piece and let me knead it too. ❤️ Over the years, I’ve tried all kinds of dough recipes: cozonac, […]
I’m not really a fan of cheesecake. 😅 Even though it’s a fairly simple dessert and the combinations are practically endless, I’ve never really felt challenged by making a classic cheesecake, especially one with a biscuit crust. I’m just not a big fan of biscuit crusts, to be honest. For […]
I’m a big pancake lover. Sweet, savory, plain, or filled, I can never say no to pancakes. But out of all of them, the Dutch Baby Pancake quickly became one of my absolute favorites. I first made it out of curiosity, and before I knew it, I had baked it twice in […]
I’m a geek and a certified introvert. After 20 years in the IT industry, I’ve come to the conclusion that I’d rather write an SQL query than scroll through clothing websites, and a night of online gaming easily beats a night out at a club. Well… maybe that’s a slight exaggeration. I’m not completely antisocial, it’s just that my social battery drains much faster than my phone’s.
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