Last weekend I took the train from Leiden to Amsterdam. Leiden, well-known for its old university, is small and idyllic. Going to Amsterdam, which during the summer is crowded with (intoxicated) tourists and fast cyclists, was therefore quite a change. … Continue reading
From Munich I took the train to Bamberg, a lovely little town, which belongs to the Unesco world cultural heritage. As my mind was preoccupied with the conference, which I attended there, I did not take many photos. Only a … Continue reading
After I had crossed the ocean with the help of a Lufthansa-airplane I spent a few days in Munich, the capital of the German publishing industry and a place where you can get a lot of good food! There I … Continue reading
I am writing this post at Logan airport while I am waiting for my flight to Munich. The next six weeks I will spend in Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. I have packed my camera and I am … Continue reading
My recipe for this delicious rosewater pudding is from a cookbook featuring Israeli food, Janna Gur’s The New Book of Israeli food, but this pudding can also be found in Turkish, Arab, and Persian cuisine. The recipe was also featured … Continue reading
This is a recipe that invites experimenting. The basics are simple: A vegetable to stuff and some creme cheese. I filled zucchini with a mixture of cream cheese, red pepper, jalapeno peppers, and garlic. The jalapenos and the garlic provided … Continue reading
This classic dessert is easy to make and so delicious! I found the recipe by chance on the website of the Foodnetwork and the result is so wonderful that I decided to share it, even if it is not one … Continue reading
This lovely cake is a slightly adapted version of Arlene’s Coffee Cake. The recipe had been on my radar for a while and this weekend I finally had a chance to try it. The cake turned out beautifully and is … Continue reading
Cooking with beets is wonderful. The ruby hues are a pleasure for the eye, the taste is lovely, and they are healthy as well! This recipe is easy to make, but it takes a little bit of time as you … Continue reading
This delicious salad looks very pretty and also appeals to picky eaters, who usually stay clear from salads. It’s easy to make and a great healthy appetizer or lunch snack. SUMMER SALAD WITH POMEGRANATE AND MINT Ingredients: 1 package of … Continue reading
Rhubarb and Rosewater. A Cantabrigian Culinary Blog 