DIY Belgian fries in the oven.

Belgian fries?! To the rest of the world they are known as ‘French fries’ but they do originate from Belgium. We love our fries. We eat them as a meal on its own or accompanied by different sorts of meats, like a burger. All is served in a take away format with mayonnaise, curry or …

DIY Sweet & Sour Gherkins.

As I try to eat more what nature provides us with every season, I think it’s time to address the gherkins. I’ve been given roughly two kilos fresh-from-the-garden ones by my father-in-law who has a beautiful garden and a real feel for it. As I know people who eat them raw like a snack or …

Is the future of research vegan?

Public health, medicine and vaccines are a hot topic, especially during this pandemic - still ongoing - as I write this post. Is there a vaccine for COVID-19, when, what and how? Science is ever evolving which is a wonderful thing. As long as there is enough funding researchers look for cures for HIV and …

Easy recipes for difficult days – DIY Granola.

I started this series when I was ill at home. All I wanted to do was to stay inside and to curl up in a bowl. Being depressed robs you of your energy, pleasure in life, the will to take care of yourself and of going outside the door. A little silver lining (I you …

Easy recipes for difficult days. Limoncello.

In summer I can really enjoy an ice-cold limoncello after a hot day. When dinner is done, the sun sets and a breeze is welcome, I take my homemade limoncello out of the freezer, enjoy listening to the birds and watching my dog. If you want to make your own, it’s really really easy and …