Do not Crumble! 5 other things to do with Gooseberries…..
I have to admit, I was a little over enthusiastic about the picking gooseberries at the weekend, and had overlooked the fact, that on my return to Brussels, I would have to spend hours and hours, boiling, pickling and jarring it all up. All this at a time when I should have been cheering on … Continue reading
Lunch with Lizzi
One of the joys of occasionally working from home, in addition to fresh coffee, a beautiful view of the garden, and a curious cat who is always after a cuddle (or a drink of water from the tap), is the business lunch on hand when the MD of the house is around in Brussels. Over … Continue reading
Yummy scrummy carrot cake
Next it was the turn of the humble carrot to be transformed into a lunch box special, and with such a fabulous recipe name I couldn’t resist giving this one a go. It was a huge hit with Thila, too much like Christmas cake for Inigo, and scoffed in the office. It’s a recipe that … Continue reading
Luxe Camping
This is one of the Dutch family traditions I don’t want to miss out on, our May weekend camping in Vianden, a location loved and reminisced over by many generations of the Dutch side of the family. And as this is our second year (with learning experience gained in the first!) we headed out fully … Continue reading
Levi’s flagship store – Paris
The iconic American denim brand, Levi’s’ has launched its new retail space on the prestigious French shopping avenue, the Champs-Élysées. The three-storey store uses recycled material in a comprehensive eco-friendly conceptual design extending even to electrical lighting and ventilation. Presenting a ‘destination’ shopping space, the store features an impressive in-house denim tailor — the fourth … Continue reading
Rhubarb crumble muffins
I spent Monday night clearing the fridge of the contents from last weeks bio box delivery, after all it seems such a waste to let the fruit and vegetables sit uneaten. I just love the challenge it gives me to research ingredients and look at suggested seasonal recipes on the internet. I hit gold … Continue reading
Life with Lizzi 