HAK for a special human bean

By Frieda Tuesday, March 24, 2020 0 , , , , Permalink 0

Perhaps you had already seen it in my IG Stories, a super well-filled goodie crate with only vegetable power beans from HAK. The crate contained 5 handy stand-up pouches with different kinds of beans. In addition, specially developed for us, two matching spice mixes by chef and vegetable coach Herman den Blijker. I made a delicious dish with the Kidney beans and I share the recipe below. HAK Vegetables. Bravo for the bean! Beans, or legumes, are super healthy. They are a source of healthy fiber, protein and good carbohydrates. Because they contain so much protein, they are good meat substitutes. Ideal for ...

Aviko ‘La Dolce Vita’

By Frieda Sunday, November 3, 2019 0 , , , , Permalink 0

A while back I was with sweet Claudia from Beautytag.nl at the launch of the newest cookbook from Aviko 'La Dolce Vita', a recipe book that is full of delicious Italian dishes. Good food, that's what connects people. Extensive food provides cosiness and ensures time together. Italians are known for extensive food, with the whole family at a long table. That is precisely the reason that Aviko, together with the Flemish chef Wim Ballieu, have chosen to travel through Italy for two weeks and make dishes with a typical ingredient of the city of destination. Basil in Genoa, truffle in San ...

Bonduelle introduces Carrot Rice and Oven Vegetables

By Frieda Friday, October 25, 2019 0 , , , Permalink 0

Recently I received the delicious new products from Bonduelle, all fresh from the freezer. For our health, we should eat at least 250 grams of vegetables every day, unfortunately most of us are stuck at just over half. With these new Bonduelle products, eating the right amount of vegetables will be a lot easier. Bonduelle Oven Vegetables Tasty, healthy and super easy. The frozen vegetables of Bonduelle are fresh; After the harvest, Bonduelle processes and packages its vegetables within 3 hours! This gives them at least as much nutritional value as fresh. In addition, it is of course super easy, in each ...

Turkish cooking workshop at Nur Culinair

Last Wednesday I was invited by Luuk from Luukskitchen.com to participate in a Turkish cooking workshop with a number of other (food) bloggers. This workshop was given by dear Nuriye from nurculinair.nl, a very sweet, warm and especially cozy woman who told us passionately about Turkish cuisine and taught us how to make the most delicious dishes. Luuk and Nuriye organized this Turkish cooking workshop together for the second time, held in the beautiful building of Lab-44 te Zaandam. Nur Culinair We started this great afternoon with bubbles. Nuriye had already prepared some delicious Turkish treats for us. During the cooking we were ...

Winery Puklavec from Slovenia

Recently I was with a number of great bloggers at a press lunch from winery Puklavec, where we could taste two delicious quality wines from Slovenia. I used to drink only red wine, but that has changed in the recent years. I now like to drink a dry white wine and preferably a Sauvignon Blanc, light and delicious on the terrace. The puklavec & friends Sauvignon Blanc - Pinot Grigio I recently drank with a friend, in the garden and in the sun. As it should be, "the good things in life should be shared with others," says Puklavec. I'm a fan, the ...

Bonduelle introduces 100% cauliflower rice and 100% broccoli rice

Bonduelle proves that healthy can also be tasty with cauliflower and brocolli rice. You can cook or stir-fry the vegetables, personally I am more of the wok. Nice and quick, with a pinch of Herbamare salt and a clove of garlic. MORE VEGETABLE & LESS CARBS ON THE PLATE More vegetables and and less carbs on the menu: it is on the wish list of many. Nevertheless, the choice for vegetable-rich, low-carbs meals is not that easy in practice. Vegetable inspirator Bonduelle helps with two healthy, tasty and super-smart innovations, fresh in the freezer: 100% Cauliflower rice and 100% Broccoli rice. They are ideal ...

Beach Bar Xiringuito Scheveningen + Win

Last week I had a delicious lunch together with a number of other (food) bloggers at Xiringuito in Scheveningen, organized by sweet Mariska of Marvelousz.com. Xiringuito (beach bar in Catalan) was previously beach club Doen and the new owners have taken a completely different path. Xiringuito has Mediterranean influences and you can see that especially in the menu. With a fantastic sea view and the wonderful warm atmosphere inside (it was rainy outside unfortunately), we were served a number of delicious dishes. Beach Bar Xiringuito Scheveningen Burrata Prosciutto with onion marmalade.Ceviche of fresh halibut and avocado. Iberico Tonato roasted Iberico loin with tuna sauce and fresh ...

Phillip Ashley Chocolates

If you are looking for original presents for your loved ones, then you will find the perfect gift for every sweet tooth at the chocolate paradise of Phillip Ashley. Phillip Ashley Chocolates is located in the heart of Memphis, Tennessee, where every fair trade chocolate is made by hand with ingredients from all over the world. Phillip Ashley Rix is a rising star in the luxury chocolate and culinary world. He has been named by TasteTV as one of the best chocolatiers and confectioners in America. He became FORBES Magazine's "Real Life Willy Wonka" and Local Palate's "Memphis King of Chocolate." His ...

After Summer recipe with coconut

It's done with the beautiful summer days and long evenings. With a dash of coconut milk in your dish, you still imagine yourself in a summery atmosphere. Coconut milk in your cocktail is delicious (who doesn't like Pina Colada on the beach), but coconut milk also gives an exotic touch to soups and curries. After Summer recipe with coconut. The After Summer recipe I've made is a colorful coconut soup with noodles and chicken. Very easy to make and quickly on the table. Ingredients (for 4 persons). 2 liters of chicken broth 1 can of coconut milk (400ml) 3 tablespoons of curry powder 350 grams of chicken ...

Recipe salad with shrimps, blue cheese and bacon

When it was so hot outside the last few weeks, I often made this light meal as dinner. A salad is always refreshing during the warm summer months and this meal salad is full of delicious and nutritious ingredients. It is the perfect combination of flavors and is also delicious as lunch. When you follow the Keto diet, you skip the soya beans and replace them by adding some more avocado, for example. Recipe salad with shrimps, blue cheese and bacon. The salad is easy to make because almost everything is cold. You only need to fry the shrimp in oil with 2 ...