Monday, December 31, 2012

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.

Saturday, December 22, 2012

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 ...

Thursday, December 20, 2012

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

Wednesday, December 05, 2012

2 December 2012

Als ik wil dat je het begrepen had,
had ik het je wel beter uitgelegd ...

Sunday, December 02, 2012

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














Ramon Beuk
Why can't I remember a day,
that I can't forget!
90210 - February 1999