Category Archives: tomato

Is all in a pie

Posted on April 7, 2013 by

… it really is… or at least pies are rather important part of British cooking. There’s something comforting in their nice and steamy presence. And I’m not talking about sweet pies like apple pie or cherry pie, but savoury ones … Continue reading →

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Can You Slim Down Lasagna?

Posted on April 4, 2013 by

…. the anwser is yes you can do it! Seriously… and I’m so not kidding you. Lasagna was always to me about white sauce, plenty of white sauce, tomato sauce and decadent amount of cheese. As mentioned before Mom is … Continue reading →

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Pasta & Basta

Posted on February 10, 2013 by

Some time ago we went to Munich, the trip was brilliant idea and definately I would so love to go there again. As always I was traveling on shoestring (why? because is way more fun this way) and most of … Continue reading →

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If Tomato is a fruit….

Posted on July 20, 2011 by

….. then I made brilliant fruit soup As you already know I’ve been busy and as always grabbing things in the last moment. One could think that working from home gives me time, but it’s so wrong I can’t deny … Continue reading →

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Fresh Tomatos and Fresh Start

Posted on May 22, 2011 by

Oh wow, sorry folks for this long hiatus, but there’s loads and loads going on in Casa di Quiantrelle. There was Easter, and May Bank Holiday and unexpected last minute trip to Colchester again and new attack of bronhitis and … Continue reading →

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Lost In Translation….

Posted on February 18, 2011 by

… that’s how I’m feeling lately… my school started a round of mid-terms exams, so instead of cooking and baking I’m revising and then revising some more and then even more. After my last post Anna asked me to tell … Continue reading →

Posted in beef, cheese, chilli, corn, food talk, mushroom, recipe, soul food, tomato, wraps | Tagged , , , , | 12 Comments

Everyone’s Doing That, So Why Shouldn’t I?

Posted on December 19, 2010 by

So here we are… I planned a different entry but… chemistry of baking plus a lousy atmospheric pressure were against me… Ok, enough excuses I hate failures and decided not to go down without at least a descent fight. As … Continue reading →

Posted in baking, bread, cheese, food talk, frankfurters, ham, International Incident Party, mushroom, pizza, pork, recipe, soul food, Switzerland, tomato, yeats | Tagged , , , , , | 9 Comments

Let It Snow!

Posted on December 4, 2010 by

Warsaw’s under the snow siege… seriously, it’s been snowing since monday and temperatures dropped well below zero, and I meant it, it’s -10C today and two days ago was -20C. So it’s cold outside, cold and snowy – in our … Continue reading →

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Give Me Some Fish

Posted on November 16, 2010 by

Some time ago there was this huge campaign in Poland encouraging people to eat more fishes. The adds were super funny and the research showed that it was worth all the trouble. So for your viewing pleasure: So today I … Continue reading →

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Autumn is Here To Stay

Posted on October 10, 2010 by

It came with cold and rain, and some cold light of the day… At least it’s pretty in the glory of its reds, orange and browns…. but it means as well that it’s a pumpkin season and time to make … Continue reading →

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