We are spoiled for choice in Vienna with lots of different ethnic shops, markets, and restaurants. This is especially true for all things Turkish as the city is home to a large population with Turkish background, many of whom are second and third generation immigrants whose parents and grandparents came to Austria as guest workers…
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Zucchini Tart With Mint And Feta
We’ve had the most beautiful spring weather this past week. All of a sudden, it’s as if plants are exploding with bright green leaves and delicately scented flowers, and every morning and evening we are being treated to the most beautiful bird concert. Spring is my favorite season, and I wish it would last all…
Istanbul – A Sweet Journey
Istanbul is magnificent. Exotic and familiar all at once. At times overwhelming. And one of the most rewarding culinary destinations. Home to somewhere around 15 million people, it is the only city in the world that is spread out over two continents, Europe and Asia, which are separated by the Bosphorus. The unique geography and…
Asparagus Tartes With Caprino Di Capra
No other vegetable can compete with the elegant asparagus. Here, flaky layers of warm, buttery puff pastry cradle a simple filling of asparagus that lets its delicate flavor shine. And with every bite there’s a melt-in-your-mouth cool topping with a hint of goat’s cheese, complemented by marjoram and extra virgin olive oil. These individual tartes…
Istanbul’s Bazaars – A Food Lover’s Paradise
Istanbul is one of those cities that instantly wows you with its crazy energy and seemingly contradictory mix of east and west, old and new. Nowhere can you feel the heartbeat of this great city more than at its many bazaars. They are truly spectacular places that make you wish supermarkets were never invented. People…
Risotto With Soybeans And Caramelized Lemon
I don’t know about you, but every trip I go on leaves me wanting to travel and discover even more. Immersing oneself in foreign cultures and exploring local cuisines is such a thrilling experience as it offers glimpses of the incredible cultural diversity among humans. It also makes one realize that we are all a…
Truffle Surprise
When I found out that two of my favorite food bloggers, Stevie and Heavenly Housewife were hosting a Truffle Mania event, I knew I couldn’t pass it up! One of my all-time favorite treats are the Christmas truffles that magically appear every season in one Vienna’s most tempting pastry shops, Kurkonditorei Oberlaa. They are sublime creations made of a velvety…
Thai Red Chicken Curry
After last week’s fun truffle indulgence, it was time to cook something a tad bit healthier, so my husband requested one of his favorite dishes, Thai red curry. Perfect, I thought, because I had some curry paste at home that needed to be used up. The funny thing with Thai curries is that while I love…
Cantaloupe Salad
Some flavors are a match made in heaven. Think of sticky rice with mango, or cantaloupe and prosciutto. Whenever I have cantaloupe, I always want a slice or two of prosciutto with it. The salty prosciutto perfectly balances the sweetness of the melon, and it’s such a perfect combination of flavors that can hardly be improved…
Spaghetti With A Sweet Pepper Cream, Arugula, And Speck
I’m usually a bit suspicious of sauces made with bell peppers, because they tend to have a rather bitter and unpleasant taste. Roasting the peppers is a good way to avoid this problem and add a layer of smokiness, but I have to admit I avoid the process of roasting peppers myself like the plague….