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Grilled at WaR: The unexpected chilli lamb burger >
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When having unexpected visitors at dinner it’s always good to have some minced meat in the freezer. Burgers always have worked for me when I didn’t know what to cook and it has never disappointed any of my friends so far. Two weeks ago Kim and Afrodite were meeting up a stone’s throw from my home, they texted me to ask me … Continue reading
Cocktails at WaR: The Gibson >
The Gibson: a dry Martini alternative. There are numerous stories about the origin of “the Gibson”, some more credible than others. My favourite of all these myths must be the one about Hugh Simons Gibson, an American diplomat/businessman who loved to drink with his clients. But being a secret teetotaller he asked the bartender to replace his dry Martini with water, garnished … Continue reading
Amsterdam: The (h)Amsterburger >
In Amsterdam the girls and I stayed in a lovely loft with a fully equipped kitchen and a view on the most enchanting little garden ever. The moment I stepped in our little pad, I had a feeling that I had to make some burgers for the lovely ladies and if I hadn’t come up with the idea, the girls would have … Continue reading
Knights by Night: My Rossini burger (ToW S03E03) >
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A beef filet Rossini: a nice “filet pur” with a slice of foie gras and Port truffle sauce. This is one of many ways to eat your “filet pur” but it’s definitely one of my favourite variations. And there is no “Tales of WaR” without a burger so here is my very own Rossini burger! Ingredients for 2 servings: a non-sliced grey … Continue reading
Knights by Night: Tom Collins (ToW S03E02) >
Like you guys know I’m a gin lover and when I see an unknown bottle in a liquor store I will very likely not leave the store empty handed. This time I gave in to a bottle of Filliers dry gin 28, the first Belgian gin and based on a recipe from the late 40′s. This smooth fruity and floral gin is … Continue reading
Knights by Night: A Lifetime Achievement Award (ToW S03E01) >
Damien and I go a long way, since my birth actually. He lived across the street, a curious toddler, and being three years older than me he wasn’t immediately allowed to play with me so he tagged along with my parents when they were walking me and waited patiently until I could walk on my own. The years afterward we played, fought, … Continue reading
Timber: A peculiar hot punch (The Tales of WaR S02E04) >
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It’s almost Christmas time, which means Christmas trees, outdoor Christmas markets, juniper and hot hot Glühwein! But what if you don’t like Glühwein and you still want your dose of hot beverage and not just an ordinary hot coco? Then go for a hot punch. My favourite? A slightly adapted version of the Hendrick’s Hot Gin Punch, also a Charles Dickens favourite, … Continue reading
Timber: My lamb & Halloumi burger (The Tales of WaR S02E03) >
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All my previous grill posts involved a BBQ. BBQ’s are great but from time to time it’s fun to grill on something else, for example: on an authentic stove in a cabin that’s situated in the woods where I’m logging. Such a stove is great because it keeps you warm, you can grill inside the stove and on top of the stove … Continue reading
Timber: Settling down (The Tales of WaR S02E01) >
Everyone knows the feeling: that feeling when everything becomes too much, the feeling that you want to run away from your problems and never come back. It just sucks big time, nevertheless, most people have little tricks to cope with such a feeling and so have I. Being on my own can gives me a lot of new positive energy, it gives … Continue reading
Land Rover Defender Harris Tweed edition by Afzal Kahn >
Harris Tweed: a fabric that I love. The Land Rover Defender: a car that I adore. Both British, both with a history worth mentioning but I won’t bother you with that, at least not for today. Mix these two together, add a dash of the British car tuner Afzal Kahn and you get an exquisite blended car: the “Land Rover Defender Harris … Continue reading
