Breakfast at Fayme's in the Kitchen; Fig Jelly

Go to the market this weekend and get some of the last figs to make yourself fig jelly and have a wonderful brunch. Get figs that are deep, dark purple color, soft and plump and almost bursting open. Figs are beautiful fruits that just scream fall to me.  

Enjoy on toasted bread with cheese or even with waffles!

What you need;
-Ripe figs
-Gelatine sugar (to make jellies)
-Balsamic vinegar (optional)
-Onions (optional, for a more savory bite)

1. Cut the figs (and onions) in little chunks and put them in a sauce pan.
2. Add sugar and balsamic vinegar and bring to a boil for about 1 to 5 minutes

3. In the mean time sterilize some jars by washing it thoroughly with soap and hot water, dry them well then add some alcohol to sterilize, give it a shake, then pour the alcohol out (!)

4. Pour in the jelly and let is sit till its cooled off. 

Note; If you would like to store them for a while it is important to seal the jar; after pouring in the hot jelly, stretch some cling plastic tightly over the jar, then close it with the lid.

Et Voila! Bon Appétit!  

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Staycation....

Okay, don't you sometime feel like you just need to go on a vacation?! I was at that point that, you want to feel new adventures, get out of your everyday routine and just relax! 

But since most of us can't actually get away every weekend, here are some tips to have a wonderful staycation.

One thing I'm obsessed with lately is my Korres Shower Gel and Body Butter. They have absolutely wonderful scents, it actually reminds me of a tropical escape in a bottle (so wake up to that!). Korres is inspired by Greek Goddesses and was created by a Greek homeopathic pharmacist. Korres is natural and organic all plant and herb based. The ones I'm using now are Fig and Guava, but I cannot wait for them to finish to go get myself the coconut milk scent! In Amsterdam you can get them at Cosmania. 

When Stayationing at home, you want to be comfortable and you may spoil yourself a bit! Everybody deserves it, I think....

Get yourself an exotic plant or flower arrangement (plants make me happy, Dork!), My guilty pleasure is the latest fashion magazine, put on something on the record player and flip through like there is no tomorrow. Sip on herb infused water, it's so refreshing, especially in the summer heath. I like mint & ginger, or basil, but you can also throw in some sliced fruit, yum!

Spoil yourself with an at home mani! Soack your hand in luke-warm water (add some lavender or rose petals to the water), srucb your hands, and give them a color coat that reminds you of vacation!

And Last, make yourself an awesome breakfast omelette. They serve omelets at the cool hotel breakfast bars;), so invent your own deliciousness. I like my omelette fluffy, topped with avocado and salsa rosada (one part ketchup, one part mayonnaise, a splash of whiskey and oregano spices)

Et Voila! Happy Staycation!

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Breakfast at Fayme's in the Kitchen; Tomato Tartlets

I made these babies for lunch the other day and boy where they good! 

Super easy recipe to make this weekend for brunch or as an appetizer when having friends over...

 What you need;
-Rainbow colored cherry tomatoes
-Soft goat cheese
-Puff pastery
-Herbs like oregano and black pepper
-Olive oil

1. Half tomatoes

2. Spread the goat cheese in the middle of the puff pastry and lay halved tomatoes on top

3. Pinch together ends of the pastry season and brush some olive oil over top

4. Pop in the oven for +/-15 mins or until golden brown; oven on 180*C

 Drizzle good quality caramelized balsamic vinegar over (mine is from carmensaustraliankitchen.nl), top off with a basil leave, 
Et voila! 

Tomato Tartlets, Bon Appetite! 

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Breakfast at Fayme's in the Kitchen; Croque Mademoiselle

Great recipe if your fresh bread has gone stale. What's for lunch? Croque Mademoiselle with a twist.

What is the difference between a croque mademoiselle and a monsieur? A monsieur often has ham as well and topped off with a sunny-side-up egg. You could always add this to your mademoiselle, however I topped mine with spiced grilled tomatoes.

P.S. I got inspired by a Dutch cookbook called; Weekendlunch by Janneke Philippi

 What do you need?
-Good cheese like swiss, emmental or aged gouda (which I used)
-1 egg
-Vegetable stock
-Kitchen string

1. Slice the cheese onto your bread
2. Wrap your bread like a little present
3.  Soak your wrapped sandwich in the egg&vegetable stock mixture
4. Grill your halved tomatoes in some olive oil and herbs
5. Afterward grill your soaked sandwich in the same pan

 Et Voila! Bon Appétit mademoiselles et monsieurs!

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Breakfast at Fayme's in the Kitchen; Mini Quiche

What's for brunch this weekend? How about a take on a quiche, instead of baking one big one, bake (crustless, nice and light) individual cupcake sized quiches.

Got this tip from my sis! *Thanks hermana!

What you need;
- Vegetables like; Onion, leek, tomato
- Aged cheese like Old Amsterdam Gouda and some meatiness like Salami (if you desire)
- 4 eggs (for 6 muffins)
- Splash of milk or heavy cream 

1. Cook the vegetables till the onions and leek are glazed add some spices (I added cuban spice mix) 

2. Whisk the eggs and the cream or milk add some salt & pepper then add the veggies

3. Pour mixture into buttered cupcake pan (2/3 full)

4. Add your meat and your cheese (I cut out circles, but you can use grated cheese as well)

5. Bake in the oven at 180*C, for about 12-17 mins  

Et Voila! Mini quiche is served! Bon Appétit! 

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Breakfast at Fayme's in the Kitchen; Worldly Bruschetta

What's for lunch this weekend? How a bout a trip around the world with 2 easy but different bruschetta's.

What you need;
Garlic Olive oil
Salt&pepper
El Italiano;
-Plump tomatoes 
-Fresh basil
-Balsamico
-Grated Parmesan (optional, to top off)
La Mexicana;
-Avocado
-Spring onion
-Koriander 
-Lime juice

1. Brush some garlic olive oil on rustic bread and put in the oven until toasty. (if you don't have garlic olive oil, use regular olive oil and rub a fresh garlic clove over the toast once it comes out of the over !don't over-rub!)

2. Chop all ingredients for both bruschetta's and mix

3. Scoop some of the mix on top of each toast

Et Voila! Bon appétit!

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What's for lunch? - Fig Crostini

What I love about seasons changing, is the different fruits and vegetables. Not just fashion changes with seasons, but also my menus. What's for lunch at Breakfast at Fayme's? 

Fig Crostini's!

Cut the fig in thin slices...

Spread some nutty cheese on toasted rustic bread...

Top the toasts with the sliced figs...

Drizzle with honey...

Et Voila! Bon Appetit!

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Lunch time; Tomato Chutney Crostini

 Whats for lunch this weekend?

how about some home-made tomato chutney (from my aunties kitchen with custom made labels from this website "here"), My new favorite cheese, Old Amsterdam and some avocado. The ripe saltiness of the cheese and that soft buttery taste of the avocado go very well with the kick of the tomato chutney. Perfect for this weekend's brunch.

Happy Weekend!

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Weekend Delights; Outfit, Flowers and Lunch ideas

One of my favorite pass times should be roaming the market, getting inspired by all sorts of things, getting some fresh goodies and flowers. That's exactly what I did the other day. 

*Why not arrange your flowers in one of these (hermetic) jars instead of a regular vase.

Crostini Lunch;

Use rustic bread, that is bread that is a bit dense and chewy. With a baking brush, brush on some olive oil and toast in over for a few minutes.

Crostini 1. Soft goat cheese with nuts and honey, from the oven.

Crostini 2. Raspberry jam (or any other tangy jam), Parma ham and topped with arugula salad.

Crostini 3. With home made chunky guacamole. (Chop avocado, red onion, tomatoes add some lime/lemon juice salt and pepper)

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