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

Hotel Chocolat Amsterdam

Hotel Chocolat Amsterdam
Heiligeweg 7
Amsterdam
Tel : + 31 (0) 20 - 624 624 0

November Amsterdam ...

Walking through the city once a while really pays off sometimes ...

In the Heiligeweg there was this small Chocolate Shop. Hotel Chocolat (big in the U.K.) and well known for their excellent kinds of chocolates and the use of single originals.


The story so far…

British entrepreneurs, Angus Thirlwell and Peter Harris embarked upon their Hotel Chocolat journey about 20 years ago. The business grew from an award-winning website to the launch of our first retail store in 2004. We are turning heads by offering something completely different and original – deeply authentic chocolate with a witty, fashionable edge.

http://www.hotelchocolat.co.uk/The-Story-of-Hotel-Chocolat-Athestory/ there is much more to that than the few lines above. But they can tell that much better than I can of course. So click the link and find out.


I like the dark single originals. The diversity in flavours around the world in incredible. And of course love there chocolates to. The Bannofee bar (on the right) is a must to try, together with the Chocolate Caramel Cheese cake (below) .... much to discover, pay them a visit. Always a chocolate on the house available :-).

The Website - Amsterdam Store   Main Website    Assortment

Jonnie Boer trilogy ....

I Finally have them all three...

Ron Blaauw - Amsterdam

Ron Blaauw Amsterdam
Sophialaan 55
1075 BP  Amsterdam

07 September 2012 - Friday

What can I say .....

Amuse

Macadamia with Ginger union and curry
Parmesan Crisp with mustard and violet
'Eitje - Keitje' - Filled egg shell with Tarragon croutons and a fritter with steamed fish
Gazpacho of watermelon and ice of watermelon with mustard and a crisp of mustard
Tartlet filled with a creme of Can Tju (kind of ginger) and peanut
Jelly of cucumber with pearls of coconut, chive and 5 spices

7 course diner

Poulpo, tomato, basil and olives

Mackerel, beetroot, Beurre Blanc and orange

Brill, smoked eal, mushroom and patoto (Opperdoes)

Roaster quail egg, celeriac on bearnaise

BBQ Rib, sweet and sour, grandma's gravy, horseradish

Gooseliver, peach, almond, raspberry and brioche



 'Amsterdammertje' of white chocolate with green apple and caramel

Bailey's coffee, cherry, rose, passion fruit and coconut


Espresso and chorizo (strawberry), cheese (white chocolate and passionfruit) and Bitterbal (chocolat and caramel)

Accompanied by some nice wines ....




Other than that he needs to change his coffee (espresso) or adjust the machine - it's not good - the rest is perfection ....