In Leuven we can see a great sample of the Belgium typical architecture,
Sunday, February 7, 2010
The sun is shining!
After a couple of weeks of snow and grey.. the sun is shining again! Nothing better to spend a sunny day then taking a stroll in beautiful Leuven!
In Leuven we can see a great sample of the Belgium typical architecture,
In the left corner the gorgeous Town Hall.
In Leuven we can see a great sample of the Belgium typical architecture,
Sunday, January 31, 2010
The correct Waterloo Flea Market
In a previous post i referred that i had gone to the Waterloo Flea Market.. but guess what!! i went to the wrong one :P it happens. In the description it said it was located in the Carrefour in Waterloo.. but there is two Carrefours in Waterloo!!!
This time i went to the correct Waterloo flea market, here are the pictures to prove it :)
This one caught my eye, a vintage scale!
I always get amazed on how beautiful the sewing machines were before, now they are just a big piece of plastic. They lost the charm.. that this Singer machine has
They have quite a number of antique furniture,
this one ... restored would be gorgeous!
How cute is this antique baby stroller,
a really old looking Teddy,
some vintage door knobs,
I've found interesting that some one would sell his old gas boxes...
Vintage Phonographs,
There are some true treasures to be found in the Waterloo Flea Market!
This time i went to the correct Waterloo flea market, here are the pictures to prove it :)
This one caught my eye, a vintage scale!
I always get amazed on how beautiful the sewing machines were before, now they are just a big piece of plastic. They lost the charm.. that this Singer machine has
They have quite a number of antique furniture,
this one ... restored would be gorgeous!
How cute is this antique baby stroller,
a really old looking Teddy,
some vintage door knobs,
I've found interesting that some one would sell his old gas boxes...
Vintage Phonographs,
There are some true treasures to be found in the Waterloo Flea Market!
Monday, January 25, 2010
Ready to eat in 25min!
Ready to eat in 25min! you can bet on it :) There is nothing more simple then doing a Quiche or a Tartelette!
Here are my favorite recipes!
*Courgette Quiche:
1 shortcrust pastry
2 eggs
2 natural yogurts
1 courgette
2 tomatoes
250g Mozzarella
olive oil, salt, pepper
1.Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C ( or follow the temperature from the shortcrust pastry instructions)
2.Cut the courgette and fry it until is gold, put apart. Cut the tomatoes and mozzarella in little pieces.
3. In a medium bowl combine the eggs and yogurt. Also add some basil leaves. Season it with salt and pepper.
4. Arrange the pastry case, combine the mozzarella, tomatoes and courgette. Cover it with the combined eggs and yogurt mix.
5.Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until golden brown on top. Let it stand 5 minutes before cutting.
*Quick Salmon and goat's cheese tart
"375g pack ready-rolled puff pastry sheet
4 large tomatoes, thinly sliced
100g French goat's cheese
300g sliced smoked salmon
handful of chopped chives
1.Pre-heat the oven to 200C
2.Line a roasting tray with baking paper, Unroll the pastry on the the tray and cut to your preferred shape.
3.Scatter on the slices of tomato, then crumble the cheese over and finally arrange the salmon on top.
4.Pop in the oven, on the top shelf, for approximately 20-25 or until the pastry is golden.
5. Just serve, sprinkle with chopped chives."
This receipt is from the Fay's Family Food
Yummy!!! this is what i call healthy fast food :)
Here are my favorite recipes!
*Courgette Quiche:
1 shortcrust pastry
2 eggs
2 natural yogurts
1 courgette
2 tomatoes
250g Mozzarella
olive oil, salt, pepper
1.Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C ( or follow the temperature from the shortcrust pastry instructions)
2.Cut the courgette and fry it until is gold, put apart. Cut the tomatoes and mozzarella in little pieces.
3. In a medium bowl combine the eggs and yogurt. Also add some basil leaves. Season it with salt and pepper.
4. Arrange the pastry case, combine the mozzarella, tomatoes and courgette. Cover it with the combined eggs and yogurt mix.
5.Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until golden brown on top. Let it stand 5 minutes before cutting.
If you don't eat eggs you can change the receipt to replace the eggs and yogurt with
250g of Tofu and a 1/3 cup of Milk. In a blender combine the tofu and milk until smooth, adding more milk if necessary. Blend in salt and pepper. Use this mix instead to top the quiche.
250g of Tofu and a 1/3 cup of Milk. In a blender combine the tofu and milk until smooth, adding more milk if necessary. Blend in salt and pepper. Use this mix instead to top the quiche.
*Quick Salmon and goat's cheese tart
"375g pack ready-rolled puff pastry sheet
4 large tomatoes, thinly sliced
100g French goat's cheese
300g sliced smoked salmon
handful of chopped chives
1.Pre-heat the oven to 200C
2.Line a roasting tray with baking paper, Unroll the pastry on the the tray and cut to your preferred shape.
3.Scatter on the slices of tomato, then crumble the cheese over and finally arrange the salmon on top.
4.Pop in the oven, on the top shelf, for approximately 20-25 or until the pastry is golden.
5. Just serve, sprinkle with chopped chives."
This receipt is from the Fay's Family Food
Yummy!!! this is what i call healthy fast food :)
Sunday, January 17, 2010
The Portuguese Life
One of my favorite stores in Lisbon is with out any question "A Vida Portuguesa ". Its one of those stores that makes you travel in time just by looking at the different objects they have!
The concept is really cool, they've recovered many of the traditional products that Portuguese people used to buy 50 or more years ago, that unfortunately started being lost with time..
But now! you know were to find them! :)
Here are some pics from my visit,
Coração, Products to clean metal and furniture.
the traditional ceramic Swallow very used for inside and outside decor
The original books used by generations of children on their first,second and third grade!
Super cute agenda from Planeta Tangerina, has amazing illustrations! could help it had to get one :)
Claus Porto!!! i already had a post about their gorgeous products
the famous Couto toothpaste created in 1932 and it was not tested in animals!
also very known by their publicity slogan “anda na boca de toda a gente” (something like is in everyones mouth)
super cute plastic sewing machine and yep the needle even moves!!!
trandicional tuna, sardines and squid cans.
some of their present packs, super cute!
The concept is really cool, they've recovered many of the traditional products that Portuguese people used to buy 50 or more years ago, that unfortunately started being lost with time..
But now! you know were to find them! :)
Here are some pics from my visit,
Coração, Products to clean metal and furniture.
the traditional ceramic Swallow very used for inside and outside decor
The original books used by generations of children on their first,second and third grade!
Super cute agenda from Planeta Tangerina, has amazing illustrations! could help it had to get one :)
Claus Porto!!! i already had a post about their gorgeous products
the famous Couto toothpaste created in 1932 and it was not tested in animals!
also very known by their publicity slogan “anda na boca de toda a gente” (something like is in everyones mouth)
I had a couple of them when a I was little :D
super cute plastic sewing machine and yep the needle even moves!!!
to practice your math!
trandicional tuna, sardines and squid cans.
some of their present packs, super cute!
Gorila chewing gum!!! followed me for many years :D the best flavour was always Orange!!!
You can further browse their products at A vida Portuguesa online store.
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