Cooking is a delightful activity, but the clean-up is often tedious. While preparing the ingredients and then combining all of them skillfully, time passes at a usual rate. It takes however long it takes and if you enjoy cooking that is not an issue. The problem comes when it is time to clean up. You…
In today’s post, I want to share the recipe for this simple but incredibly delicious snack that I tried recently here in Marbella – toast with octopus and arugula. The secret of this recipe (as with any other recipe I suppose) lies in the quality of the products – if you get fresh octopus, fresh…
For many of us, outdoor picnics are long-time anticipated events which we dream about during cold winter evenings. When warm days finally arrive we want our parties to be joyful and memorable. A picnic can be planned or spontaneous, but it certainly should be stylish! There are plenty of essentials for an outdoor party – Check…
When I need to cook something fast and easy for lunch or a quick snack, quesadillas are my one of my favorite options. What I like about them is that basically, you can use any of the leftovers you have in the fridge and then try to compose something nice out them – for example,…
Entertaining friends and loved ones in your home is an important part of your social life, and whether you meet up with friends regularly, or only host for specific celebrations, creating the right atmosphere is essential to the success of the event. Here are tips to help your dinner party to be remembered for all…
What a beautiful evening here in Marbella today! I decided to enjoy the fantastic warm weather on my sun terrace and cooked this simple yet so delicious dinner. I am a seafood lover so whenever possible I try to cook it. An amazing thing about Marbella is that you can get the freshest and tastiest…
This is the recipe for a wonderful delight for breakfast – poached eggs with salmon! They are very nutritious and tasty, and which is also very important – fast and easy to make. Salmon is a wonderful source of antioxidants as well as vitamin B12, Vitamin D and Selenium. Preparation time: 15 minutes. Here are…
Hello friends! Just made this simple but so delicious shrimp and avocado salad for lunch and want to share the recipe with you! It is ideal for a light mid-day meal – easy and fast to make, very nutritious and easy digestible. About the Recipe It took me only 15 minutes to cook this recipe…
I thought moving to Marbella Spain could be a great chance for improving my culinary skills – it’s incredible the number of good restaurants here and all ingredients in the shops are also great – so much inspiration for learning new recipes. Here is the first one that I took on board today: Florentine Eggs….
Hello friends! Last weekend my friend photographer Olga Shangina and I decided to cook a cake! This turned out to be a perfect dessert recipe for Christmas holidays – easy to make, fast and very delicious. Here is how to make it: Preheat oven to 175° (350F). In the meantime melt 250 g of butter with 250 g of chocolate…
As the holidays draw nearer, so does the reality of preparing meals, serving dishes and maybe even inviting family members and friends over for dinner. While the holidays should be a time for everybody to get together and enjoy each other’s company, for those who host, it’s also about being prepared for the kitchen chaos…