We celebrate on Christmas Eve. The reason why and how this evolved is for another post. And we celebrate with family and friends. Continue reading “2018 Christmas dinner”
2018 Christmas dinner
Appetizers with horseradish “Guacamole”
During festivities and parties, I’ve used this pseudo-guacamole as a base for a few appetizers with ingredients that go well with the horseradish flavour. Continue reading “Appetizers with horseradish “Guacamole””
The recipes that aren’t
Many people think that cooking should employ recipes where exact measurements and timing make the ingredients to a tasty dish. Continue reading “The recipes that aren’t”
Sunset in Ruse and the dark side of politics
Storyline: Vidin to Ruse Bulgaria via Romania by train Jul – Aug, 2017
While waiting in a filthy bus station in Bucharest Alex said – I want to be in Favorit (this is our go-to hotel in Sofia). Continue reading “Sunset in Ruse and the dark side of politics”
Bucharest
Storyline: Vidin to Ruse Bulgaria via Romania by train Jul – Aug, 2017
Bucharest was our last stop in Romania. And it was the only city we weren’t impressed with. Based on history, this was somewhat expected, yet the contrast shocked us. Continue reading “Bucharest”
On Poetry and Haggis
Storyline: A Glimpse of Scotland
Our series of posts about Scotland will be incomplete if we didn’t mention two more things: food and poetry. Continue reading “On Poetry and Haggis”
We will be back
Storyline: A Glimpse of Scotland
We are now home still dealing with the jet lag. We are done with travelling for this year. Continue reading “We will be back”
Homecoming to my childhood
Storyline: Bulgaria with Alex
My childhood memory lane goes through my tummy. Continue reading “Homecoming to my childhood”
We may have found the cleanest city in the world
Storyline: A Glimpse of Scotland
…. Or at least from all the cities we’ve visited so far… Continue reading “We may have found the cleanest city in the world”
We already love Scotland…
Storyline: A Glimpse of Scotland
…yes, and for a very different reason. They value their intellectuals more than their politicians and royalty. Continue reading “We already love Scotland…”
Gin and Fever Tree tonic
Storyline: 50 years later
Manchester hooked me on gin and Fever Tree tonic. Never thought that in that cold and bone-numbing humid weather I would drink, let alone love G&T.
