Guliano an Italian style lunchroom in Rotterdam

An Italian style lunchroom in the heart of Rotterdam. I met a friend in Rotterdam who brought me to this little cozy place. Indeed it has a special feel when I entered this lunchroom. Lively, welcoming smile from the waitress, good ambience and it did not have this over the top wannabe place. We were lucky… Continue reading Guliano an Italian style lunchroom in Rotterdam

Jumbo Foodmarkt

The biggest Jumbo supermarket in Amsterdam is called Jumbo Foodmarkt. Situated in Amsterdam Noord. Spacious and you can order your pizza while they bake it. Reminds me a little bit of La Place. Inside the supermarket, you can also sit in their cafe. Address: Gedempt Hamerkanaal 223 1021 KP Amsterdam Opening times: Jumbo Foodmarkt  

Waroeng Adji – Indonesian Take-Away

You know the feeling when you don’t feel like cooking today and decide to go for a take-away? Yes I’m sure you know that feeling 🙂 You see there is a difference with Dutch-Indonesian take-away food and the Indonesian take-away food. Well one place that I can recommend here in Amsterdam Nieuw-West is Waroeng Adji.… Continue reading Waroeng Adji – Indonesian Take-Away

The Amsterdam Gourmet Book

Thank you for featuring us in this lovely book. The book written by Jonah Freud and Cijn Prins has 2 versions. The English version “The Amsterdam Gourmet” and the Dutch version “Heerlijk Amsterdam”. This culinary guide book features all the best places to dine, festivals, events and workshops in Amsterdam. It is a good book to… Continue reading The Amsterdam Gourmet Book

Wok Noodles with Prawns and Shitake Mushrooms

Wok Noodles with Prawns & Shitake Mushrooms ….this dish will make you drool. A simple dish and very flavourful. Frying or wokkin noodles is actually pretty easy. Once you know the basics, the right ingredients, the right food combination all you need are some fresh ingredients to complete this recipe. Servings: 2 people Prep Time:… Continue reading Wok Noodles with Prawns and Shitake Mushrooms

Roti John (John’s Bread)

Roti John is popular snack from Singapore and Malaysia. However this omelette sandwich is something which we scrambled up at home as a snack or in-between meals. So who is John? And why John’s Bread? Words has it that in the early days a western trader came to Singapore and asked his local helper to… Continue reading Roti John (John’s Bread)

Coconut Lychee Tart with Vanilla Ice Cream

This coconut lychee tart with vanilla ice-cream can be served as a dessert or afternoon tea-time without the ice-cream :-).  I have baked this numerous times. It is an easy dessert to make for beginners and non-cooks can pulled this off easily too. I think this dessert is great to do it together with your… Continue reading Coconut Lychee Tart with Vanilla Ice Cream