In the Kitchen; Breakfast at Fayme's X Dushi Foods

This weekend I got together with a friend and fellow yu'i Korsou (Curaçao native). With a great passion for cooking and foods, he is the author behind Dushi Foods (meaning delicious foods in Papiamentu). We work well together, dividing the work load, I'm his sous-chef, he is my sous-chef and together we came up with some amazing yummies.

Our first plate was a neptune salad, containing fresh tuna, salmon, crab sticks and seaweed salad. Then mixed with a sauce of mayonnaise and harissa and tossed with toasted sesame seeds and avocado on top. Find his recipe "here".

Our cocktail of the night was; a slice of candied ginger, a teaspoon of ginger syrup and a slice of red chili pepper, topped with prosecco.

Our second plate was a rice-paper spring roll with an explosion of flavors dipping sauce (all the ingredients above). 

I make this by trying and adding; 
about 2 table spoons honey, tea spoon sesame oil, 2 tea spoons fish sauce, bit of soya sauce and lemon juice and mostly rice vinegar. Then add chopped half, pitted chili, 2 garlic cloves, grated ginger, chopped coriander.

The rice-paper needs to soften by dunking it in a bowl of warm water, then you could add almost anything imaginable.

Tarik from Dushi Foods and me; a toast after some hard work in the kitchen

And lastly, for dessert; fresh mango chopped and chilled with chili pepper, white chocolate sauce and shredded coconut on top served on a fried won ton.

Stop by Tarik's Dushi Foods and get more food inspiration

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Breakfast at Fayme's X Spice Up Your Life

Recently I got the opportunity to guest post for "Spice up your life" a fun food blog by Tiara, a fellow Yu'i Korsou (Curaçao native). 

Tiara likes to experiment with different ingredients and spices. She shares all things food, from different countries and kitchens. From healthy smoothies to hearty comfort food. 

I was planning on sharing my croissants recipe I learnt in Paris, however I like things easy... and this 48 hour recipe is not exactly my everyday thing, instead I shared some other food related tips in my guest post for "Spice Up Your Life" 

 My top 3 places to eat croissants in Amsterdam; 

Croissanterie Egstrof http://www.yelp.com/biz/croissanterie-egstorf-amsterdam 

Simon Meijssen http://www.simonmeijssen.nl 

Blauwe theehuis http://www.blauwetheehuis.nl

I would like to share an easy and fun pastry fold that you could do with a store bought puff pastry.

Making a simple fold over pastry

1. Cut a "V" (about a finger width from the edge) in one corner of the square puff pastry then mirror that at the other side.
2. Fold over the outer corner from one side to the other and repeat (folding the other side over the folded side) to the other inside corner.

Et Voila! Thanks Tiara for my guest post!

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Charm is the new Stud

1. Phillip Lim, 2&3. Pixie Market ("here" and "here")

We have seen studs, studs and more studs over the past year and I'm sure we are not done with them yet, but there is a new hot stuff on the racks and it is charms. Beware or the embellished, bejeweled and charming garments this season. Even more fun is to DIY a piece, below you see how to...

Image via; P.S. I made this 

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Trend Alert; A Bugs Life

I've been obsessing over bugs for a few weeks now and then I started seeing them every where! I love, love, love Alicia's necklace (below) and I saw that Zara also incorporated bugs into their new collection. I started planting them around in my house (see kitchen towel and pillow case). A little while ago I went to the Tropen Museum where I learned that about 90% of all animals in the Amazon are insects, very fascinating some more insect facts;

• Whereas all of Europe has some 321 butterfly species, the Manu National Park in Peru (4000 hectare-survey) has 1300 species, while Tambopata National Park (5500 hectare-survey) has at least 1231 species 
• Around 25% of the world's 2 million described animals species are beetles (Coleoptera).
• The Longhorn Beetle (Titanus giganteus) can have a body length (not including antennae) of over 6.5 inches (16 cm),
• A single square mile of rainforest often houses more than 50,000 insect species
• Some scientists estimate that 30% of the animal biomass of the Amazon Basin is made up of ants

via; http://rainforests.mongabay.com/amazon/insects.html

Image via Cheetah is the new black

Zara New Collection ("here")

This insect tea towel by Studio Job is woven in the Textile Museum in Holland. Available "here"

Available at H&M Home

Love Her Style; Elisa Nalin

Elisa is a stylist and design consultant. Born in Italy but currently living in Paris, fashion capitol where she belongs.

She has a quirky yet very chic style and is not afraid to mix colors and patterns. I absolutely love it! She also shows this in her editorial work, lots of mixed colors and patterns. Definitely inspiration to me! 

Guest Post; New Years Resolution (by me)

Once again I got to write a guest post for Tereza from "Drastic Plastic". In honoring the new year I went for organizing of my creative space. I had never shared this with my followers yet either. Last summer we finally did something to this room, for the longest time (2years) it was basically not in use. Hope you get some tips for organizing :) 

Guest Post; DIY Festive Holiday Table Setting

Hi lovelies, Last week I once again got the honors of writing a guest post for Tereza from "Drastic Plastic".  I created a DIY cozy, laid back yet festive table setting post. I also wanted to thank Tereza for writing kind words about me :) Blog on!

First off I started by making a table runner. I discovered that this is one of the easiest things ever to sew. I used a light canvas fabric (use this for hand-cut napkins as well). I find it gives a natural and laid-back feel. Combining this with a sparkly ribbon and you’ve got a good balance between laidback and glam.

Instead of using name tags, make your own personalized wine glass markers that you tie around the stem of the wine/champagne glass. It has a double purpose; wine marker/name place setting.

As a centerpiece use tiny ever greens in terracotta pots. You’ll be able to plant these in your yard after the holidays and enjoy them all year round. As for the lights, I custom made the lights and I am planning on leaving them hanging. It gives a very nice atmosphere.

Finally add some candles, Et Voila!! Your festive, yet laid back table setting is ready to welcome your guests! Hope you enjoyed my DIY post! XO

Breakfast at Fayme's for Grazia insider

Grazia magazine is looking for Grazia Insiders, these are girls who help think about topics, share their thoughts and report. I made this video to enter the Grazia Insider campaign. Now let's hope I get in!! XO

My guest post; "Drastic Plastic"

 

 Hi lovelies, I got the chance to write a guest outfit post for "Drastic Plastic". I found it really nice, being able to share my opinion with others. Thanks again Tereza!! 

Some more pictures from the guest post, oh and check out her blog too!

XO

Love Her Style; Christene Barberich, Editor-in-Chief Refinery29

Hi lovlies, just so you know, I LOVE, LOVE her style! This is Editor in Chief of the awesome site Refinery29. (If you don't know this one yet) Bookmark it! for all your fashion news and inspiration, this site belongs to my daily routine. How can it not be totally awesome with a Editor in Chief like this ;)

I love her masculine yet feminine looks. She combines vintage with new styes perfectly! She plays down print with "new neutrals" (navy) and tops it off with bold necklaces  (I love!)

These images were taken from the site, during fashion week NY. I definitely get inspired by Christene!! How bout you? XO