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Tunisian Doughnuts Forever

No trip to Tunisia is complete without visiting the little doughnut store in Sidi Bou Said. We went three times I think this summer to stock up the sugared delights. It is amazing how many doughnuts this little (tiny even) store makes. Location is of course everything and there is definitely no escape from the [...]

Ramadan Recipes 2010

The month of Ramadan starts today and you might be looking for something special or different to cook for your guests the comming month. Here are some links to delicious recipes and tips for Ramadan. Wishing you all a Ramadan Kareem! Orange Lentil Soup (Shorabat Adas) on epicurious.com Tastira (Tunisian Fried Peppers and Eggs) on [...]

The Original Sacher Cube

Last week my mother stopped by on her way to share a special something she had received as a thank you. Wow, in the dark coloured bag was a box of the real Sacher Torte! It was a real treat to unbox these super deluxe chocolate treats. I did not expect them to be so rich, unfortunately [...]

Summer Fruit Snacks

When the temperature rises why not grab a tasty piece of fruit instead of a ice-cream? The benefits of fresh fruit are obvious but one thing is that if you are eating ice-cream the satisfaction factor is always only temporary, where as fruit will keep your body running longer and healthier. My favourite are most [...]

Mermez, a Tunisian Lamb Stew ala Kamel

Ingredients 4 tbs olive oil 4 onions chopped 2 tbs tomato puree 500gr lamb 1 tsp tabil spice mix salt & pepper 2 cups water 2 green chillies 1 can chickpeas (drained) Method Fry the onions, add the tomato puree, stir for a couple of minutes. Add the lamb, stir in the tabil spice adding [...]

Bagel Alley – your new favourite cake stop

Have ever wondered where to get that special cake for your birthday, well look no further! The Bagel Alley in Wassenaar is your new favourite destination. These ladies know their cake! There is no ‘slagroom-boring-Dutch-cake’ to be found, just seriously delicious cake. Read more about Bagel Alley and the cake above on SuzyOge.com. P.S. The cake was [...]

Bananarama Smoothie

Ingredients 2 bananas 1 tbsp honey 2 cups milk Method Blend all the ingredients and serve. If you are looking to make it different or special add a big spoon of icecream to the mix and a dash of vanilla essence or a pinch of ground cinnamon. Related Posts:Roti KoekoesHoney ChickenBanana & Peanut Butter MuffinsOliebollen [...]

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Fruit salad, what is your favourite mix?

Fruit salad is one of the easiest desserts to make and takes almost no time to prepare. Everybody has a preference or favourite fruit, what is your favourite mix? Or do you have a secret ingredient that makes the salad special? My husband always add a couple of tablespoons of Tunisian Rose water or Orange-Blossom [...]

Dried Mango Snack

If you are looking for a new snack, head to your local Chinese supermarket and search for dried mangoes! Our favourite brand is this one on the left, you can of course try other brands but this one is is to die for, seriously addictive. When I buy this and my eldest daughter and or [...]