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Pistacchio-Dates Rice

Looking for a wary to pep-up your typical white rice but still keeping it a health source for essential nutrients, such a proteins and essential minerals? Well try this Arabian themed rice. Super tasty and super helathy giving you more power for exercising. And it is all vegan. What you need (for aprox 4 servings)Continue reading “Pistacchio-Dates Rice”

Oishii Ramen Street – BARCELONA

Oh finally it is here in Barcelona. My favourite Ramen Restaurant from Madrid finally made it to the “Ciutat Comtal”. It is a fantstic add-on to the Ramen Portfolio of Barcelona. So check it out. Stats: Oishii Ramen Street Ronda Sant Pere, 26 Barcelona Home   What we had: The Baos are not originally JapaneseContinue reading “Oishii Ramen Street – BARCELONA”

Chicken Lemon Tajine

Summer is almost here. So it’s time for so fresh recipes which fit the warm season. Usually you would think of a recipe which does not involve a lot of spices. But is it possible to combine both? Spicy yet fresh? Well Arab styled cuisine can. Check this out. What you need (for aprox 4Continue reading “Chicken Lemon Tajine”

Business Long Haul – CATHAY PACIFIC

Time for a new long haul flight with a a new airline for me. Time for some long haul Cathay Pacific. Stats: Airline: CATHAY PACIFIC Flight(s): CX 288 (06/04/2018) Itinerary: FRA – HKG Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER   What I had: First some octopus carpaccio with eggplant timbale. Served with a garden salad. Next up theContinue reading “Business Long Haul – CATHAY PACIFIC”

Economy Domestic – QANTAS

I did never expect to get on a short haul flight a box with some snaks that would really surprise me. But Qantas did surprise me. Stats: Airline: QANTAS Flight(s): QF 540 (11/04/2018) Itinerary: SYD – BNE Aircraft: Boeing 737-800   What I had: Something Sweet or something savoury? BOTH!!! The Byron Bay Snack Box!Continue reading “Economy Domestic – QANTAS”

Tuna Olive Empanadas

A traditional Spanish dish for easter or ar an all-year dish from Argentina. You can choose either right. This dish was inspired by a close friend from Argentina, who shared his culture with me all along. Thanks Ariel! What you need (for 4 empanadas) 4 small sized empanada doughs (make them yourself or buy itContinue reading “Tuna Olive Empanadas”

Pink Beet Hummus

Still looking for a recipe for Good Friday? Well catholics are not allowed to eat any meat  during that day so the options are either to go for fish or veggie food. And it is healthy too. Rich in proteins, vitamins and omega. What you need (for aprox 4 servings) 500g cooked chickpeas 1 cooked/boiledContinue reading “Pink Beet Hummus”

Carrot Kiwi Salad

Need to boost your vitamins? The whole ‘alphabet’ if possible? And with little effort? Well then go for some carrot kiwi salad. Rich in vitamins A, Bs, C, E (and I am sure also others). And it is done in now time. What you need (for aprox 4 servings) 2 large carrots 1/4 onion 2Continue reading “Carrot Kiwi Salad”

Guiness Cupcakes w. Whisky Frosting

Happy St. Patrick’s Day. Well it is almost here. So what typically irish are we going to do for that day? How about some Guiness cupcakes with Whisky Frosting. What can be more Irisha than those two things What you need (for aprox 10 cupcakes) Batter 225g butter 2 eggs 1 cup guiness 400g brownContinue reading “Guiness Cupcakes w. Whisky Frosting”