I've made this fancy cocktail several times for several people who were all in the same situation: diarrhea and/or vomiting. And not just for a time or two, but some were suffering for a couple of days or about eight times in one day. First of all, neither is nice to go through. Second, you … Continue reading Levanta Defunto Cocktail
Bonchi Vegano (Vegan Bean Soup)
Bonchi! One of my favorite Curaçolean dishes is Bonchi. And my favorite bonchi is made by my grandmother Oma Monchi, which obviously we call Monchi Bonchi. Bonchi normally isn't vegan at all. It's original state comes with Karni Sá and Rabu, which are salted meat and pig's tail. And sometimes even with Rookworst or smoked … Continue reading Bonchi Vegano (Vegan Bean Soup)
Lemon Ginger Curcuma Shots
Right around that peak of the holiday madness of running around cleaning, shopping and meeting up with so many people you might be feeling like I am right now.. as if an unwelcome cold or flu is coming to say Hi. Well, I prefer telling it Goodbye before it even hits my doorstep. So before … Continue reading Lemon Ginger Curcuma Shots
Tashmyn’s Ayaka
'Twas the season of Ayaka. And this year I finally, finished my own recipe. It's now the fifth year in a row that I'm making these lovelies. But what are these lovelies exactly? Well, if you hadn't heard about them yet, Ayaka is a typical dish eaten in Curaçao during the December holiday season. Especially … Continue reading Tashmyn’s Ayaka
Chlash of The Tostas
As you can see in our beautiful clashing photos here below, this recipe's name couldn't be more perfect. The other half of this wipe-out's name is Chloé, a dear friend of mine. And after one of our surf sessions in Faro we decided to go for a toastie or Tosta in Portuguese. We didn't want … Continue reading Chlash of The Tostas
Banana Pancakes
Do you also prefer eating your bananas slightly or even barely ripe? When a banana is too ripe or very ripe I don't enjoy it as much. And when it's overripe I can't eat it without forcing myself to chew or trying not to think of the gooey texture. So, to not throw them away … Continue reading Banana Pancakes
Papa di Aros (Rice Porridge)
I don't often cook nor eat rice, so when I do I always make too much and so end up with leftover rice. And you know I know what to do with leftover food. Make something new with it! And then eat it of course. 'Papa di aros' means rice porridge in Papiamentu and is … Continue reading Papa di Aros (Rice Porridge)
The Hearty Sassy Water
December full of treats was a month ago, covid's been with us for two and something years and if you too are going through winter then maybe your immune system isn't the strongest right now. This Hearty Sassy Water will give you a healthy boost and promotes natural weight loss. It consists of five simple … Continue reading The Hearty Sassy Water
Midnight Microwave Mug-cake
So last night I got an immense craving for chocolate cake with icecream. But I didn't had cake at home nor were any shops or restaurants open for me to buy some. Then I remembered how my flatmate Letícia makes mug-cakes but I never wanted to make them because you had to use the microwave … Continue reading Midnight Microwave Mug-cake
Quick & Easy Ice Cream Base
I hope you agree with me, when I say that Ice Cream is always a good idea. Always. In this recipe I would like to focus only on how to make a very simple, easy and quick Ice Cream Base, which is actually also light vanilla ice cream. In Desserts you will find the recipes … Continue reading Quick & Easy Ice Cream Base