I love Gado Gado!! This Indonesian vegetable dish is inspired by my Balinese cooking class; which I did when I was there on holiday. I love Indonesian food soooo much!! Back home I made the Bumbu Bali paste recipe and used it for many dishes (check here). I used the Bumbu Bali paste basis for the homemade peanut sauce and tempeh. … Read More
Chocolate Avocado Bowl!!
Sunday morning; time to try something new! Craving for chocolate, it’s that period of the month… But I want to keep it healthy instead of eating a whole Tony Chocolonely bar hahah. I had an avocado left and always fruits in the fridge so I can do something with that. Chocolate and avocado are a great combination and both healthy … Read More
Healthy Salmon or Tuna Poke Bowl!
I love Poke Bowls!! Poke is pronounced poh-keh and the word means to cut in Hawaiian. All the ingredients are cut in eatable portions and include raw fish marinated in soy sauce. I order a Poke Bowl now and then for lunch, but now it was time again to prepare one myself for dinner. Poke Bowls are healthy, delicious and very … Read More
Agua de Jamaica: Fresh Hibiscus Flower Drink
This recipe it totally inspired by my travels through Central America; like Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras and El Salvador. I drank the Agua de Jamaica (Hah-my-ka) with a lunch menu and as a refreshment in the afternoon. I even drank it mixed with Mexican Mezcal as a cocktail!! It has a cranberry like flavor, taste fresh and looks very beautiful!! The cold … Read More
Indian Chicken Cauliflower Masala
This Indian Chicken Cauliflower Masala is inspired by one of the Master Chef Australia challenges I saw on television. They prepared this dish in three hours…. I created a simpler version of the Master Chef Tikka Masala and added more vegetables to get to the recommend quantity. I love Indian food, it’s so rich in flavors and full of spices. … Read More
Tips before you travel to El Salvador
I traveled to El Salvador after Honduras, it was an easy transition. At similar cost, maybe even cheaper, Spanish speaking country, same kind of food and kind people. I experienced that El Salvador is less touristy than neighbor Guatemala. El Salvador is usually skipped mainly due to the negative and violent headlines in the news; of which I didn’t notice … Read More
Easygoing El Zonte
I’m a beach girl for the ones that don’t know me. Beside the beach I love the ocean too and love to surf the waves as long they are not too big. I was getting to my last part of my nine weeks travel trip and I always plan a holiday within the holiday; how I call it. Time to … Read More
Surf, Chill and Party in El Tunco
There is a lot going on in El Tunco!! You can find accommodation for every budget here in El Tunco. And the same for the restaurants; trendy healthy places to eat, drink at one of the cocktail bars, drink a coffee at a cool café and eat the fresh fish at the local BBQ restaurant. If you need a massage … Read More
Tips before you travel to Honduras
I traveled to Honduras after Guatemala, it was an easy transition. At similar cost, maybe even cheaper, Spanish speaking country, same kind of food and kind people. In these blogs on Honduras I will describe my experiences and hope you find this useful tips. Visa For Honduras As a Dutch citizen we don’t need to request a Visa, we get … Read More
Town of Copán Ruinas
The town of Copán Ruinas in Honduras, simply called Copán; is a beautiful place located in the hills and the streets are paved with cobblestones close, to the border of Guatemala. I found Copán very charming and touristic; I didn’t expected that when I was traveling to Honduras!! It has a friendly local population and some nice hotels and restaurants. I … Read More