Breakfast at Fayme's in the Kitchen; Home-made Muesli

I love Muesli in the morning, filled with nuts and chocolate. However, if you make your own muesli, you know exactly how much you would like to have in there and you know how much sugar (or honey in this case) is added.

Instead of using regular chocolate chips, I used cocoa nibs, they are raw roasted cocoa beans, they are a bit more bitter, and crunchier and have an intense dark chocolate flavor, with regular chocolate making extra cocoa butter, sugar and milk is added, which honestly isn't too bad to swap in for an easy much more flavorful cocoa nib.

Happy Weekend!

What you need;
- Rolled oats
- Nuts (I used macadamia nuts)
- Dried Fruit (I used chopped sour cherries)
- Honey (I used thyme honey)
- Cocoa nibs (optional)
- Cinnamon & Cardamom 

1. spread the oats on a baking sheet or oven dish together with the oats, the spices and the honey, stir them all together so they are coated evenly with the honey.
2. Pop it in the oven for +/- 10-12 minutes, take out, hustle, so they get toasty evenly, then pop 'em back in for another 10-12 minutes.
3. Take it out when it looks toasty, let them chill for 10 minutes, then break up the clumps, stir in the cocoa nibs and dried fruits, store in a airtight container.

Et Voila!! Your own home-made muesli, Enjoy!

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Breakfast at Fayme's in the Kitchen; Makin' Ricotta

The weather has triggered me to stay inside as much as possible, these days.... I turn to the kitchen for comfort. Cooking, discovering new recipes and learning how to make your own stuff is what keeps me busy these days. I had a brilliant idea to make my own cheese, too bad I don't have my own cows to milk, however my uncle who lives on the east side of the country has a farm next door, where he gets fresh milk and other dairy products, since I had no clue where to get real fresh milk in this city, I asked him for a weird favor; "Please bring me milk from that farm I like going to", I begged him.... And so he did... 

And then I made ricotta cheese :)

What you need;
- Fresh, whole, unpasteurized milk (1.9 liter)
- Citric acid or concentrated lemon juice (1/3 cup)
- Strainer, cheese cloth and a saucepan

1. Bring the milk to an "almost" simmer. Take the pan of the heat source when the milk is about to boil, when it starts to foam.
2. Slowly pour in the lemon juice, stir and let it sit for 10minutes. You will see the milk curdle (doesn't look that sexy, but it will be delish)
3. Line a strainer with cheese cloth and pour in the curdled milk (if you like, save some of the access liquid aka the whey), let it sit for 10 minutes or however dry you like your ricotta, you can always add some whey to make it moist again.

Et Voila! Your very own batch of ricotta cheese!
Perfect for making lasagna on a Friday night!

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Almond Pear Cake

 Perfect recipe for a rainy weekend, with a hot pot of tea, snuggled up on the couch! 

Have a great weekend!

What you need;

- 100 gram honey

- 72.5 gram coconut oil (melted)

- 2 eggs

- 200 gram almond flour

- 1/4 tsp baking soda

- 1/4 tsp salt

- Small seasonal pears

1. Mix all dry ingredients together, then mix in the honey, eggs and oil.

2. Pour into baking pan, press in halved pears

3. Pop in the pre-heated oven on 180*C for +/- 18-22 minutes

 Dust with some powdered sugar, Et Voila! Ready to dig in!

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A Spoon Full of Sugar

During the Holiday break I ended up watching "Saving Mr. Banks" the story behind the movie "Mary Poppins", which I watched after. I love watching Disney movies on a rainy day, it is inspiring and care-free and all adults need this from time to time...

Layering is still the way to go this winter; I layered a Checkered button-up shirt with a floral top, topped off with a hat against the rain. 

Hat; Pin&Needles, Flats; Ozzy (Urban Outfitters), Checkered Shirt; J. Crew, Floral Top; H&M, Jeans; Banana Republic

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Cheerio to the new Yeario!

Happy New Year!! 

The first weekend of the year.... Amsterdam has been very busy, there is a joyful atmosphere in the city. Waking up to a sunny morning is bliss! Even if it gets cold at night, celebrate the weekend with a drink and a snuggle. 

My boyfriend can play with his new toys (the copper cocktail shaker and jigger, from Crate&Barrel) while we create our new favorite drink; Gin & Tonic.

1. One shot of HENDRICK'S Gin
2. Few slices of cucumber
3. Topped off with Fever-Tree Tonic Water

Et Voila, Cheers & Happy New Year!

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Happy Last Monday!

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Metallics, Sequins and Velvet; 'Tis the Season

Hope everybody had a wonderful Christmas! We stayed inside most of the days, however we did go for a stroll, I wore metallic pants a sequined shirt (more casual than anything) and red velvet slippers. 'Tis the season for sparkles and glamour! 

Pants; H&M (N/A, similar "here"), Necklace; Accessorize (similar "here"), Shirt; Meam by Ricardo Preto , Bag; Marc Jacobs

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Last minute DIY; Hostest Gift / Center Piece

We are approaching the last week of the year, it is super busy; work, shopping, holiday parties. Did you forget to get your host a gift or a center piece for your cocktail party??

Here is an easy and fast last minute holiday DIY!

Both candles and cinnamon should be available at your local supermarket.

 What you need;
- Plain candles
- Cinnamon sticks
- Festive ribbon
- Elastic band or glue

1.  Slip the cinnamon sticks between the candle and the elastic band or individually glue the sticks on.

2. For finishing touch tie a ribbon and or bow around the candle with the cinnamon sticks.

 Et Voila! Ready to set the mood right

~Happy Holidays~

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Pizza Night {Bloggers Edition}

Last weekend our little cooking club came together and we each made a different pizza. We all share a passion for food and we had each individually cooked with one another before. Fellow food bloggers Tarik from "Dushi Foods", Tiara from "Spice up your life" and my foodie/bestie Francine.

It is fun to get together because you learn from one another, use ingredients that you would not normally use and get inspired by fellow foodies!

Tiara had made a portobello and truffle pizza, with sun dried tomato sauce. Molto Bene! 

 Francine had made a pizza with cherry tomato sauce, tuna and raisins; Purrrrfect meow!

I made a pizza with ricotta, caramelized onions and chorizo, after topped with rocket. 

 Tarik surprised us with a cold topped smoked salmon pizza, first you bake the crust, then after you top it with cream cheese & chives and smoked salmon, que rico!!

 Set the mood...with a little putumayo "italian cafe" playing in the background, ready to devour!

 Oh yeah, while waiting for the pizzas in the oven ... a little crostini with  roasted tomato and basil, drizzled with balsamic reduction.

The chefs

Tarik from Dushi Foods @dushifoods 
Tiara from "Spice up your life" 
Francine 
Et Moi!

Yum Yum!

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Breakfast at Fayme's back on track....

Happy Hump-day! 

I have been M.I.A. for the last two weeks, in the mean time I have become a graduate and have been vacationing on my home-island Curaçao. 

Spending time with the family, taking a dive in the caribbean sea and a quick shop stop at my favorite store on the island; The Front Row, which recently launched their web-shop check it out "here"

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