Only 11 days to Christmas! It’s high time to think about presents for my family and friends. It is always a hard job to come up with something nice and unusual to give. This year I decided to give my nearest and dearest funny things I made myself. As usual I turned to Pinterest for … [Read more…]
When I saw a recipe for cinnamon roll on TASTY’s YouTube channel I knew I had to try it out. What can I say – I love cinnamon! I add it everywhere I can. Here’s what you need: DOUGH ½ cup unsalted butter, melted 2 cups whole milk, warm to the touch ½ cup granulated … [Read more…]
I like cooking but I don’t like spending hours labouring over a complicated dish. It’s time consuming and energy draining and the positive outcome of my efforts is never too certain. After all, my family knows I am not a world-renowned chef and they don’t expect too much of me. What’s more, I have the … [Read more…]
There are certain flavours and aromas that remind us of our childhood. They can bring back the memories of happy and carefree days when we were young. When I think about my childhood I instantly see my grandmother’s famous no-bake cheesecake with jelly. This work of art has always managed to excite me and fill … [Read more…]
My Grandma loved flowers. Her house was always filled with fresh bouquets and her garden was swarming with various blooming plants. My Mum shares the same passion for flowers as her mother. Therefore, I decided to help my parent transfer her garden into a flower haven. As usual I looked for an inspiration on Pinterest. … [Read more…]
I like food that is easy to prepare and delicious to eat. That’s why I am always on the lookout for new recipes to test in my kitchen. One of my favourite cooking channels on YouTube is TASTY. I often use their recipes and I must say I haven’t been disappointed so far. All the … [Read more…]
I believe most people like lasagna. My family is crazy about this Italian dish. Yeah, they like to eat it, little less help me do it. Here’s what you need: INGREDIENTS: lasagna noodles 700 g of minced pork 2 tins of diced tomatoes in juice (or 5-7 freshly minced tomatoes) 2 tablespoons of tomato puree … [Read more…]
Panna cotta is a delicious creamy dessert from Italy. It is easy to make, doesn’t involve a lot of preparations and anyone can do it. Here’s what you need: INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons of gelatin 2 tablespoons of cold water 200 ml of milk 250 ml of double cream 1 vanilla pod 60 g of sugar … [Read more…]
Surprise your family with this easy apple / peach dessert recipe and fill your home with a scent of cinnamon and fresh fruit. Here’s what you need: INGREDIENTS: 100 g of flour 50 g of butter 4 tablespoons of caster sugar 1 tablespoon of water 3-4 apples or 3-4 peaches brown sugar cinnamon 2 teaspoons … [Read more…]