Archive for November, 2009

Tell-tale signs of a Foodie…

I love food. I love blogging. I love food blogging! This weekend, I’m in London, connecting with other food bloggers. Excited is not the word I would use to describe how I feel…..the word hasn’t been invented yet!

Today, I present my list of foodie facts…signs of food addiction. So, have you got the Food bug? Are you showing any signs of food dependency?

Calorie I didn't like Here are 18 facts to id a foodie!

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No-cook Thanksgiving Desserts- gelato con olie e sale & gingered yoghurt

Dessert #1 is one of those recipes with high shock value – I think! It isn’t a combination that many people are used to and thanks to Jamie, I discovered it.

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Thanksgiving Mains – Pork & Cider Risotto and Pork Hasselbacks

And if at first you don”t succeed
Then dust yourself off and try again
You can dust it off and try again, try again
Cause if at first you don”t succeed
You can dust it off and try again
Dust yourself off and try again, try again (and again)
 
Try again by Aaliyah….and millions of people around the globe!

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Thanksgiving cakes – Apple Yogurt Cake and Flavoured Coffees

I love apple cake. Do you?

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Thanksgiving wines: Beaujoulais nouveau..and wine poached pears

I’m smiling because today I’m in the spotlight on food52. Thanks Amanda and Merrill!

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Roast Chestnut soup and Pearl balls

So, now that Sinterklaas is come and gone….at least till December 5th, I can get on with my life. And my Thanksgiving offerings. With joy too…because I found my sausage. Yes, serious. I bought it at the Italian stall at the Eten & Drinken 2010…and left it there. And I was a tad bit upset. Well…the owner contacted me and I can have it back so you’ll hear all about it soon.

On to business and no dilly dallying….2 recipes for you – to love or not!

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Sinterklass is here….in Wassenaar

We interrupt the Thanksgiving transmission to bring you breaking news – Sint is in TOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Swiss Bircher Muesli & other Thanksgiving Breakfast Ideas

I’m just me. I don’t have an Aunt Betty, so I can’t present you with her famous cranberry cobbler…neither do I have an Uncle Bert or Joe, to wow you with his beer-basted, flame grilled whole turkey, ready in just under X hours! Welcome to my world…and my thoughts for Thanksgiving.

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Kumquat & Chestnut Rice Pudding Pie

Time and chance happeneth to all men….and that’s how we met. On a cold autumn’s day in a room full of serviettes, wood and glue, I made a choice and it was you….dear Kumquat. Your face printed so lovingly on branches, perfect for decoupage
 
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Foodfest: Eten & Drinken 2010

The next best thing about not winning a quad of free tickets to a great shindig…

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