Real food for real life.
There was a morning in Portugal, a big wooden table out on the terrace, plates being passed down the line, a cozy warm little chaos, grabbing stuff from the table. A pile of small pancakes came in and all the kids eagerly grabbed some, this is when I properly understood […]
Some mornings just call for a bowl that feels like sunshine, and this quinoa breakfast bowl is exactly that. It takes me right back to holidays in the tropics, Curacao, Jamaica and also the Philippines, places where coconut isn’t just an ingredient, it’s part of daily life. Someone chops a […]
This is the dressing I make on repeat, olive oil, lemon, Dijon, a little honey and garlic, whisked together in about five minutes. Nothing fancy, just a good everyday dressing that works on pretty much any salad. The mustard helps it emulsify so it stays smooth and doesn’t separate as […]
You know, me and my wraps. Falafel vegetables wrap this time, a big handful of greens, whatever crunchy veg needs using up, rolled into something that takes fifteen minutes and tastes like way more effort went in. If there’s a quick way to turn “not much in the fridge” into […]
In my life I have made many many gyoza, but these vegetarian gyoza are a more recent addition. Everybody loves gyoza, including me and my kids. A Japanese friend of mine taught me how to make them, including the folding, which looked far more complicated than it actually is. She […]
Sometimes less is really more. The most simple easy broccoli soup imaginable. Makes you appreciate the little things, appreciate the taste of just 1 product, the broccoli. Side note, one of the most nutritious vegetables out there. High in vitamine C & K, rich in fiber, antioxidant (molecules that shield […]
A colourful lentil salad with roasted sweet potato, green asparagus, avocado, tomatoes and crunchy cashews, finished with a simple honey mustard dressing. Fresh, nourishing and perfect for days when you want something healthy that still feels comforting.
Easy fluffy vegetable omelette with spinach, mushrooms and tomatoes, perfect for using leftover vegetables and making a quick healthy meal.
Soto Ayam is one of those soups that feels like a complete meal in a bowl. Chicken, egg, potatoes, vegetables, rice, a little sambal and plenty of crispy onions. This is my quick version, using ready-made Soto Ayam boemboe rather than making the spice paste from scratch. Growing up, I […]
A nourishing, creamy lentil dahl with roasted cauliflower, warming spices, fresh herbs and yogurt. Comfort food that leaves you feeling grounded, satisfied and energised instead of heavy.
Hello you, My name is Peggy and this is a place where I share recipes, life hazards, philosophical mind spinsels and everything somehow wrapped in a coat of food. Because I find that food talks life. I love dishes that are quick, nourishing, pretty, made with love and sometimes a little bit messy. Real food for real life.