Robin Thicke - Blurred Lines

Mr. Robin Thicke,

Not his firtst very nice song. But what a different one this is again. And what's up with the rated version on the internet. You can see any movie in any genre but we can't look at a (beautiful) woman anymore ... 

Robin Thicke - Blurred Lines

Pannekoeken Boerderij De Smickel

De Smickel
Lange Brinkweg 26
Soest
+31 35 6016527

http://www.smickel.nl/Smickel/Home.html


I can't recall how many times I mus have been eaten in this place. Weekly is a bit exaggerated but when I was young I came here too often. It used to be a small farmhouse. Always loaded, full with people, often had to wait for a table. I start coming there after the renovation, the atmosphere was totally gone. Pity, probably better for their wallet but not for me ...

The pancakes were huge ... If you could eat 4 the 5th was for free. But eating 4 is quite an accomplishment. And not plain ones only 4 special ones ... I ate the farmer one often, cheese, mushrooms, bacon, onion, ham almost the same ingredients like the best topped pizza. Covered with curry as icing on the 'cake'. Loved it ....

Niels Geusebroek ... Year of Summer

Ongelovelijk mooi ... 

Niels Geusebroek - Year of Summer

The clouds have gone away
To start a brighter day
We have waited for too long
It's time to let it out
You know what it’s about
I've waited all to feel the sun
The harder it gets, the faster we seem to fall in love
The deeper we fall, the more we lose control
Set your mind free, it's the Year of Summer
 
Keep your heart strong cause it’s all that's here,
Set your mind free, it's the Year of Summer
Yeah the Year of Summer's here

The harder it gets, the faster we seem to fall in love
The deeper we fall, the more we lose control

Set your mind free, it's the Year of Summer

Keep your heart strong cause it’s all that's here
Set your mind free, it's the Year of Summer
yeah the Year of Summer's here

The clouds have gone away
To start a brighter day
We have waited for too long 

Drinkrestaurant Jurriaans

Drinkrestaurant Jurriaans
Egelantiersgracht 72/74
1015 RM  Amsterdam
+31 20 4207668


In the middle of the "Jordaan" there is Jurriaans. I've been here a lot too. They always make room for you even if there completely full. Staff is excellent and the kitchen is simple but perfect.

The Mixed grill was the choice of the day for me today.

Koken op Bommelstein

Koken op Bommelstein

Johannes van Dam

Bezige Bij

9 789023 458098

Hoeveel beproevingen heer Bommel en Tom Poes in hun avonturen ook doorstaan, ten slotte belanden ze steevast aan tafel in Bommelstein, waar Joost ze een eenvoudige, doch voedzame maaltijd serveert. Immes, 'na gedane arbeid worden rauwe bonen zoet'. In dit kookboek nodigt culinair expert Johannes van Dam verschillende karakters uit de Bommel-saga aan tafel. Per personage stelt hij een specifiek menu samen. Voor Markies de Canteclaer is dat een fijnbesnaard veelgangendiner overgoten met mooie franse wijnen, per Professor Sickbock ontwikkelt Van Dam het modieuze moleculaire koken, burgemeester Dickerdack serveert hij gerechten die vooral indruk maken door hun chique uiterlijk en benaming. Zo is koken op Bommelstein een bijzonder smakelijken nuttig lees -en kookboek. Want iedereen heeft wel een Kwetal, een Doddeltje of een Dorknoper in zijn vriendenkring.

Ben benieuwd .... my left over diner party 2012 gift :-)

Chateau Blanc - Antwerp

Chateau Blanc
Torfbrug 1
2000 Antwerp
Belgium

Tel : +32 (0) 497 766527


It's all about chocolate truffels (at least a big part). The chocolate truffles of Château Blanc are made from the finest ingredients and real Belgian cacao butter. The smoothness of the chocolate and the rich natural flavors make these truffles a delightful treat for those most important to you in business or at home. The flavors are 'colourfull' rich and in very good combinations.

Ibericus - Amsterdam :-)

Ibericus
Haarlemmerstraat 93
1013 EM  Amsterdam
Tel : +31 (0) 20  2236573

Amsterdam, Saturday morning, December the 22nd - 2012

There I was walking to do all the food stuff buying on this Saturday morning. On my way to buy some Olive Oil ... and what did I saw. Ibericus. A Spanish (Barcelona) 'venture' that's specialised in Iberico Ham. The ceiling is hanging full. And there all the 'legs' and 'shoulders' like we're used to in Spain. So in stead of going to Spain, a part of Spain is coming to us. What a joy ...

I went in :-) And there was the Chef I used to work in my hotel period. So quality must be great. And within a minute we're tasting these delicious Ham's. We went both for there best in town. Hey it's only X-Mas once a year.

The best is not cheap, but the best is worth something and that you can taste. More than 50% of the food of this animal is ... 'Bellota' (acorns). Giving the nutty flavour that will last when you taste it.

Iberico Ham Bellota Salamanca - Joselito - try it ... to die for :-)

The staff is (ofcourse) part Spanish and can explain everything. Even a small baquette with Iberco, they also serve coffee ... typical Spanish. And of course in the F&B Street to be, Haarlemmerstraat. You'll find me here once a while that's for sure ...

Fifteen - Amsterdam

Jamie Oliver's
Fifteen Amsterdam
Jollemanhof 9
1019 GW  Amsterdam
Tel : +31 (0) 20 - 509 5015

Amsterdam - 20.12.2012 / 19.00

What a date ... 20.12.2012. And mostly we survived, no total world destruction ... :-)

Been here numberous times before. And for a group it's the perfect place to be (we were with 12). Parking under the restaurant, centralised located for people coming from everywhere and a building (Pakhuis Amsterdam).

But what happened with the place. No one to address you to your table or just says hello at the door. No explanations of your menu, people were trained (we know) but teach them well. I was a little disappointed by the service. Food on the table no bread, fod on the table no drinks .... Especially in a learning environment like this one. The kitchen though was perfect in timing. The food is oke, the Amazing Antipasti to start might change a little over time. Yes it's good but it's always the same. The meat is not served as asked for (raw or medium). Ad the coffee is terrible. Water way to hot, burns the coffee ! Served cold as well. I wasn't impressed this time.

Fifteen's Amazing Antipasti
Selection of roasted and marinated vergetables
italian cold cuts
and cheeses
Bread - Olive Oil and sea salt

Grilled Irish Rump Steak
Served with Sage, Prosciutto and salsa 'Pizzaiola'

Chocolate Almond Pie
Served with Vanilla Ice cream en crispy Almonds

The Menu        The Website

2 December 2012

Als ik wil dat je het begrepen had,

had ik het je wel beter uitgelegd ...

Glazenruimte - Ramon Beuk

De Glazen Ruimte
Straatweg 1 b/c
3604 BA  Maarssen
Tel +31 (0) 346  581 700

Today again to 'De Glazen Ruimte' were we would participate in a cooking session let by Ramon Beuk which we organised together with Transavia.com were people in the plain 'won' a Golden Sandwich and received his latest book together with this cooking session (lesson :-) ).

Won't tell a lot because people that will follow this some day will know what will happen and that's part of the evening. Welcomed with a drink and a nibble and after that we start ....

Ending up in eating it all :-)

Diner we prepared :

Musroom Risotto

Cod with Pumpkin

American Rumpsteak

Dessert - 'Pepernoot' Yoghurt Chocolate Cake and Citrus accents :-)

Coffee and Tea

The Website  Food Emotions

Ramon Beuk