Culinary Journey

Do you love generous potato pancakes? Do you enjoy comforting yourself with a hearty little dish? Then this recipe is perfect for you. Coming from an Alsatian region close to Switzerland, …

Chicken Karaage is the first Japanese dish I attempted to cook in my journey as an apprentice in international cuisine. Mainly because it was one of the easiest and most …

Burek is a beloved bakery treat from the Balkans, inspired by Ottoman cuisine during the time of their occupation in the region. It is a shared culinary heritage among all …

Zapekanka with Tvorog is a real nutritional treat for anyone looking for a protein boost.I first discovered this “cheesecake” during my time in Russia. A hearty dish made with rich, …

The unbeatable Alsatian ‘pizza’ … it’s FALSE, a Flammkuchen or Tarte flambée is what it is and not a pizza 😛 … is a true symbol in our beautiful region …

Okonomiyaki is one of the signature dishes of the Japanese peninsula, following various fish dishes and noodle soups. It originated during the post-World War II era in Japan when there …

Known in Slovakia as the dish of choice at Christmas, this delicacy is a true Central European escape. Kapustnica literally means cabbage soup (Kapusta being the cabbage). (wikipedia link to translate)I’ve made it 3-4 times …

Borsch is a traditional soup from Eastern Europe. Its origins are still wildly debated. It probably originated in Ukraine, then Russia and other surrounding countries (wikipedia link).  This dish is …

Kompot/компот (not our familiar French “compote”, even though the word originated in France) is the homemade fruit drink of Slavic countries. Everyone has their own recipe and the ingredients change …

The knepflés, a meal my Mamema (means ‘grandma’ in Alsatian dialect) and my mom are experts at. It’s a type of pasta slightly larger than spaetzlés, but with more or less the same …