Monthly Archives: August 2010

Poached chicken in saffron cream with roasted potatoes.

Posted on August 31, 2010 by

Food soundtrack: Love you madly by Cake Saffron is one of my favorite spices, I love the color but most of all that distinct taste saffron gives.  I love experimenting with saffron and lately I been on a mission to … Continue reading →

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Lentil soup with smoked sausage

Posted on August 30, 2010 by

Food soundtrack: If I ever feel better by Phoenix I have a sick spouse at the moment, and there is nothing like a real good bowl of soup with a big thick load of buttered bread to nurse that cold. … Continue reading →

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Open-faced grilled chicken sandwich with aioli and guacamole.

Posted on August 26, 2010 by

Food soundtrack: Times like these by Foo Fighters I have been extremely busy this week and I have not had any time to be in the kitchen or write. Its been a very eventful work week where my stress levels … Continue reading →

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Çılbır, Turkish poached eggs

Posted on August 23, 2010 by

Food soundtrack: Morning song by Jim Stärk This year a part of our summer holiday went to Istanbul, Turkey.  Not only is it the most stunning and beautiful city, I was also seduced by the Turkish cuisine. My favorite meat … Continue reading →

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Jacket potato

Posted on August 21, 2010 by

Food soundtrack: Lazy by Marilyn Monroe Some days I am lazy, I just don’t feel like dishing up something.  Some days I am lazy to pick up the phone and order in and that also means I am too lazy … Continue reading →

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Swedish Meatballs

Posted on August 20, 2010 by

Food soundtrack: Take a chance on me by ABBA Today will be about the comfort of all comfort food and we are still staying within the Scandinavian border, today is about Swedish meatballs. Giving you all a moment to sigh … Continue reading →

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Eggmole spread

Posted on August 19, 2010 by

Food soundtrack: Big Time Sensuality by Bjork Who doesn’t like avocados?  Oh, the eye-popping green color alone is so pretty, and how can you compare the taste and consistency to anything?  Avocado just enhances any food be it a salad, … Continue reading →

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Salmon cutlets with sour cream gravy and cucumber salad

Posted on August 18, 2010 by

Food soundtrack: Morning mood from Peer Gynt by Edward Grieg Todays dinner takes me to the beautiful scenery of Norwegian mountains. Born and raised in Norway I have been fortunate to, in my mind, grown up eating the best seafood … Continue reading →

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Cinnamon swirls

Posted on August 17, 2010 by

Food soundtrack: Sweet little mystery by Wet Wet Wet I once read in one of those domestic goddesses books how a trick every woman should do when a man picks her up on a date, is have her house smell … Continue reading →

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Michelina´s special pink vodka pasta!!

Posted on August 16, 2010 by

Food soundtrack: You´re so good to me by The Beach Boys I am no chef, but if I were to choose one of my signature dishes, my pink vodka cream pasta is on top of that list.  It is my … Continue reading →

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