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On a continent where economic growth is close to wishful thinking for many countries, the development of the Baltics over the last decades stands out. Most of the economic activity

Beetroot & smoked eel risotto

The versatility of beets can never be underestimated. Raw, cooked, grilled, baked, pureed, marinated, it is always fun to work with and the color is simply wonderful. Winewise you can

Asparagus galore (II) – wine and sake

One of the great advantages of sake is that it can serve as a companion to food where wine or beer would fail. I attended an interesting discussion among sommeliers

A French classic – Cassoulet

What better to eat at the start of spring than one of the most wintery dishes French cuisine has given us? Few things are as hearty and filling as a

Mushroom risotto vs. aged sake

To show that nothing has really changed, this week’s pairing will revert to a familiar theme: risotto! I have recently been occupied with an attempt to better understand how to

Salmon and Sweetness

Ok, so this post actually dates back to a meal we had a while ago, so it is not completely in season. I do however found it very interesting in

Asparagus galore

We are nearing the end of the growing season of one of my favorite vegetables: white asparagus. I grew up in a town that has in recent years styled itself

Easter lamb and ratatouille

Given that I wrote about pairing a non-French dish with French wines last week, why not turn it around and pair a French classic with something a bit more international?

Moroccan chicken pastilla

This week I will be joining the Winophiles, a group of bloggers united in their love for French wine who commit to an article on a shared topic. This month:

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