Now that the Lithuanian cuisine editorial is finished, it?s time to look up at some new exiting things. Actually, after few months of posting dishes I cooked all the way back in February, it?s somewhat strange to be posting today a treat I?ve made barely a week ago. I don?t usually like to give into [...]
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Berry sorbet and cream cheese popsicles
A few weeks ago when the sun was shining and temperatures soaring high up here, it seemed a perfect time to open ice cream making season and with strawberries available at every corner, what’s better than a refreshing berry sorbet? However, once my sorbet was happily chilling in the freezer, the temperatures dropped. Seriously dropped. [...]The post Berry sorbet and cream cheese popsicles appeared first on Gourmantine's Blog.
Photography: where to begin
I have big tingled smile writing this post, not because the topic is funny, but because I never thought I?ll be writing a how to section for photography; and had it not been for all the request received in the past month, I don?t think I?d be writing it now. I’ve started this blog in [...]The post Photography: where to begin appeared first on Gourmantine's Blog.
Ginger and chili roast chicken with sticky carrots and zucchini salad
Happy Sunday everyone and for those who are celebrating Mother?s Day today may it be a splendid and spent with those you love. We have celebrated Mother?s day last Sunday, what was the highlight of spring: sunny, warm and beyond lovely. But as in true Dutch weather fashion for one day of plentiful sunshine we [...]The post Ginger and chili roast chicken with sticky carrots and zucchini salad appeared first on Gourmantine's Blog.
Sweet hour
There are times time when the urge of sweetness is too overwhelming. When your eyes are frantically searching for something sweet to sink teeth in and daydreams of glorious sweets take over. If during those desperate times you have a cookie hidden somewhere, I envy you, for nothing sweet in my household ever survives that [...]The post Sweet hour appeared first on Gourmantine's Blog.
Casual dinner party
I was pleasantly surprised at the warm reception of dinner party ideas and happy to announce that they will surely continue, as so it happens I have plenty of dinner parties on my schedule for months to come. I?m thinking of doing by certain themes and cuisines, but if you have any particular types of [...]The post Casual dinner party appeared first on Gourmantine's Blog.
Mum?s Poppy Seed Cake
Today, as every first weekend of May is Mother’s Day in Lithuania. One of the most beautiful times in the year, when (if weather is cooperating) the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, sweetness lingers in the air and each passing day grows warmer. I have plotted and schemed for months to be in Lithuania today, [...]The post Mum’s Poppy Seed Cake appeared first on Gourmantine's Blog.
A Sicilian tale with cannoli
3 years ago, on a beautiful start to the weekend such as today, my husband took me on a birthday surprise trip. No details, no hints, just a few directions of what to pack (such that could have been suited for most more southern European destinations). It wasn?t until the sign on departure gates appeared [...]The post A Sicilian tale with cannoli appeared first on Gourmantine's Blog.
8 dressing ideas to spice up salads
Spring is the time for salads or at least everyone around seems to be switching to them. As an avid salad eater all year long, I?ve hoarded quite a few salad dressing recipes over the years, since I rarely make a larger batch to last a few days and haven’t bought any store prepped options [...]The post 8 dressing ideas to spice up salads appeared first on Gourmantine's Blog.
How to make Sicilian ricotta cheese
If you?ve ever been to Sicily, you?ve probably been mesmerized by it?s natural beauty, hospitality of people and incredible food (and if you haven?t, then you?ve probably been in the wrong place). From fresh fish to hearty meat dishes, to soul sweetening desserts, Sicily is a food lovers dream. Of all the places I?ve visited, [...]The post How to make Sicilian ricotta cheese appeared first on Gourmantine's Blog.
Dining like the French
I?m opening a new page today dedicated to dinner parties or menu ideas for dinner parties to be exact. While it?s wonderful to receive family and friends, dinner parties can still be a challenge. Planning? Cooking? Timing? and still having energy once all the cooking is done. Does this sound a little familiar? I always [...]The post Dining like the French appeared first on Gourmantine's Blog.
