everyday gastronomy adventures
I don’t mean to brag, but I just ate a bowl of extra fudgy, rich and gooey brownies with bits of walnuts and white chocolate for breakfast. And by a bowl, I mean an entire tray. I don’t know how it happened, but life is too short and I love brownies. #sorrynotsorry! I have to confess. I am a frustrating [Continue Reading…]
So sticky, so lemony, so moist and packed with so much flavor. Sticky Lemon Chicken is a super easy weeknight meal made in minutes! The most flavorful chicken dish I have ever made is adapted from Gordon Ramsay’s cookbook, Fast Food. The aromas of chicken thighs caramelized in soy sauce, honey and garlic, along with zesty lemon are intoxicating and one [Continue Reading…]
Dinner tonight? Curry? Yes! I can’t say I’ve visited many Asian countries nor can I even say I’ve eaten at that many authentic Asian restaurants. But I have tried a curry or two in my life and I know what I like in one. This recipe is a mix of everything I love about curry all rolled into [Continue Reading…]
These crispy, sticky, flavor-pumpin’ beef pieces are first fried to a golden crispy perfection, then coated in a sweet and salty sauce to get it all soaked into the beef. It’s got that perfect balance of semi-crispy and saucy-sticky combination. This will make you feel like you might be in the Chinese restaurant of your dreams. Surprise! It’s [Continue Reading…]
I love mackerel. It’s one of my favorite fishes – a beautiful dark blue-purple-ish meat with striped iridescent silver skin that is delicious and packed full of omega-3 rich oils. It’s an incredibly versatile fish, and while I’ve tried my hand at most things, from salads, in sushi (Saba) or baking it, I never got around [Continue Reading…]
Harmony is when everything is in just the right place. And it does not matter, whether it’s notes, lined up in the melody, bold brush strokes on the canvas, gamma of our feelings and emotions or flavors of a dish. The only important thing is that all components are friends with each other. Today’s dish presents a perfect [Continue Reading…]
Morning – that magical time of the day! It’s filled with smells of creamy aroma of pancakes, fresh bread and waffles, fragrant roasted coffee and warm tea. It’s important that every morning is calm and hassle free for the right start of the day. Mornings in big cities, however, are often chaotic. We do not have time to experience the magical birth of a new day; [Continue Reading…]
This recipe for pork kotlety is a staple in our house. It’s a big favorite of my husband. In fact, when we first started dating, these pork kotlety, were his specialty dish! Why do you think I married him? 😉 Juicy and soft on the inside and crunchy on the outside, the most delicious without jokes! [Continue Reading…]
Today is the day I’ve been looking forward to. Today I get to show you my homeland and the places that are near and dear to my heart from visiting family in Ukraine! I grew up in a small town called Melitopol in the south-eastern part of the country. It’s been a couple of years since [Continue Reading…]
These raw, nut-free, grain-free and sugar-free no-bake energy bars are loaded with healthy seed fiber and contain only natural sweeteners. They make a perfect snack and give you a boost of energy, when you need it the most. Plus, they’re so simple to make, you’ll have no excuse not to make them. Simply heat everything together, press [Continue Reading…]