"What I Cooked Today" Day 107

Today we took a long and windy and, above all, cheesy detour to Banon for a taste of authentic Provencal goat's cheese. Afterwards we (with, admittedly, some help from some men) prepared a bbq with loads of goodies like hamburgers, chicken, potatoes, corn, veggies and salad.

"What I Cooked Today" Day 106

Today we explored the small town of Castellane, after which Bic prepared a simple but delicious pasta dish with ripe tomatoes and fresh herbs.

Source: Happy Days with the Naked Chef by Jamie Oliver

"What I Cooked Today" Day 105

Today we had a day of rest at the campsite. I cooked a warm bread salad with boiled eggs.

Source: Happy Days with the Naked Chef by Jamie Oliver

"What I Cooked Today" Day 104

Today the six of us arrived at our campsite in the Provence. I cooked a simple pasta salad.

Source: Happy Days with the Naked Chef by Jamie Oliver

"What I Cooked Today" Day 103

Today Bic, Mag, Mar and I traveled to Brussels to pick up Anna and Danielle for our French holiday. I cooked mac 'n' cheese.

Source: Jamie's America by Jamie Oliver

"What I Cooked Today" Day 102

After having ordered a mini pizza online yesterday, today there was some cooking again, except not really by me. I was responsible for picking out the recipe and buying the groceries and overlooking the whole process, but after a gruelling day of packing the car for our trip to France, I was ready to order in again. Luckily, I have very good friends who cooked dinner instead. They made one of my favorite pasta recipes with macaroni, leek, red onion, garlic and creme fraiche. Of course we also added some sea salt, black pepper, olive oil and Parmesan cheese.

Source: The Naked Chef by Jamie Oliver

PS: Since I will be on vacation in the Provence till the end of August and spending most of it on a campsite, it will be a bit quiet here until I return. But I promise to post my cooking experience abroad as fast as I can! Au revoir!

"What I Cooked Today" Day 101

Well. It is 9.15 PM, I got home from Brussels almost 3 hours ago and am still organizing, Jochem is at work and there is no food at home to make a quick dinner (I've been gone for barely 3 days and this household is already falling apart). What to do? This is probably a major anti-climax after yesterday, but I think I might just order some food... If I ever get all of this work done, that is.

"What I Cooked Today" Day 100

Today was a special occasion. Today was the 100th edition of my "What I Cooked Today" weblog writings. Since Danielle was here in Brussels with Anna and me, I decided to make something really tasty, homey and delicious. Yesterday Jochem helped me to make a pesto with almonds, garlic, basil, grated cheese, ripe tomatoes, sea salt, black pepper and olive oil (Source: Jamie's Italy by Jamie Oliver). I served it with spaghetti. Jochem and I also made chocolate rocks which Anna served with dame blanche ice cream (Source: Jamie's America by Jamie Oliver). To top it off, Anna made a white wine and peach drink in very special glasses. Happy Anniversary to me (I guess)!

"What I Cooked Today" Day 99

Today I traveled from Utrecht to Brussels where Anna and I picked up Danielle from the airport. But before heading in that direction, I helped Jochem to prepare these fantastic Oaxacan pizzas for lunch. They were made with homemade dough, mozzarella, potatoes, onion, chorizo, avocado, Parmesan cheese and spicy olive oil. I only had four pieces but the meal lasted me throughout the rest of the day and evening until Anna made us dinner.

Source: Jamie Magazine Issue 11 (July 2010)

"What I Cooked Today" Day 98

Jochem and I had planned to cook Mexican pizzas for dinner today, but at the last minute my parents decided to come over for a visit and we ended up having dinner at Mahanakorn, a Thai restaurant downtown, where we feasted on very spicy food. After that we had ice cream for dessert at Roberto Gelato. Thank you mom and dad for a great dinner!