time for a romance

Valentines day is coming! and this year it's Friday!
Why not celebrating Valentines weekend?
start with a nice breakfast for you and your beloved, or even better make it together. P.S. don't you dare washing the dishes...

 

If the weather is nice we love to take a walk somewhere where we cannot hear anything else but birds, wind and water.

 

Both of us love to eat. If you don't feel inspired have a look at Jamies Oliver ideas for a romantic meal. I haven't chosen mine yet.

Jamie Oliver-romantic meals

If you don't have time or energy to cook, book a table in your favourite restaurant.

Are you a film maniacs like us? there are some classics you can choose for this special day.
I haven't seen this one yet, but it looks good:

The Lunchbox

 Have nothing to wear? those might be appropriate:

 

Victoria Secret

However you decide to spend this day I hope you will have amazing time!
And if you single or don't really celebrate Valentines day don't forget to treat yourself with a little thing which will make you smile.

CAULIFLOWER PIZZA

Ingredients:
2&1/2 Cups Cauliflower
1 Large Egg
1&1/4 Cups Shredded Mozzarella
2 Tbsp shredded Asiago
Salt and Pepper to taste
2 Garlic Cloves
Parchment Paper
AND YOUR TOPPINGS - I used Tomato sauce, Cherry Tomatoes, Fresh Basil and Balsamic Vinegar, but feel free to add anything you like

Directions - PREHEAT THE OVEN TO 375
1. Steam the cauliflower for a few minutes
2. Throw the cauliflower, egg, mozzarella, asiago, salt, pepper and garlic into a food processorand do the magic
3. Shape the dough into a circle on the parchment paper- it does look real :)
4. Soak up excess moisture- I recommend a paper towel
5. Bake Crust until golden brown- oh yeah
6. Top the pizza-time to play!
7. Bake again until it looks like a pizza!
8. Slice and enjoy!

Beauty time

If you have a lazy morning and you going to have musli for breakfast, why not prepare an extra portion for your face mask? It's so easy to make and will exfoliate your skin and brighten your complexion.

Directtions:

mush up two overripe bananas

add a little honey

add 1/2 a cup of uncooked oatmeal

leave on your face for 10 minutes.

2014 wishes

I wish you an amazing 2014!

here are some tasty recipes for tonight :)

Sgroppino

Ingredients
1 cup chilled Prosecco (Italian sparkling white wine)
2 tablespoons chilled vodka
1/3 cup frozen lemon sorbet
1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh mint leaves

Directions
Pour the Prosecco and vodka into 2 Champagne flutes, diving equally. Spoon a scoop of sorbet into each flute. Sprinkle with mint and serve immediatel

Pink Grapefruit Cocktail

Ingredients
3 1/2 ounces fresh pink grapefruit juice, plus grapefruit wedge for garnish
1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
1/2 ounce orange liqueur
2 ounces vodka

Directions
Shake the grapefruit and lemon juice, orange liqueur, vodka and 1 tablespoon crushed ice in a cocktail shaker. Add a touch more fruit juice or vodka to taste. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with grapefruit. Enjoy!

Thank you for coming along with me on this ride!

Banana coconut milkshake

Just a quick post about my sweet and healthy snack today. All you need is milk ( I used soya milk ), one banana, coconut flakes (or you can use coconut milk instead) and maple  syrup (or honey). Optional you can add some fruit. Blend everything together and enjoy your healthy shake. It takes literary one minute. Bon appetite!

my short culinary arts career

They say the way to man's heart is through his stomach.

I remember my first meal prepared for my husband. I made pasta with sweet & sour sauce and Polish sausage. He didn't like it... 

He was polite and tried to empty the plate but it wasn't to his liking... ;) Well I was a student then, thinking about my study, friends and wine more than mastering my cooking skills.

After few years I got a little bit better and I have to say he likes my culinary experiments more and more which encourages me to go outside my comfort zone. 

Phil is a great cook. From everywhere we go he brings some nice products home and he finds easily new culinary inspiration. It's great when we can transfer some holidays flavors into our kitchen.

home made chilli oil

Halloween celebration

Mediterranean Peppers

aubergine gratin

Polish dumplings with meat

I don't count calories or say no to a desert-ever! and when I see this little box full of amazing Polish chocolates with light like a cloud vanilla souffle inside I am in heaven. If you ever find it on the store shelf don't think twice just grab it to your basket and indulge yourself with it.

You can always find this on my desk :)

Let me know if you'd like to know any of the recipes...

What is you favorite Autumn meal?

 

Pumpkin Seed Smoothie

Pumpkin Seed Smoothie

Makes 1 serving

• 1/4 cup vanilla yogurt
• 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 tablespoons raw pumpkin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1/4 cup almond milk
• 1 cup ice

Combine all the ingredients in a blender. and done!