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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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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Happy Easter Inspirations

 Easter is an excuse to eat, eat and eat some more.... for me it is really about spending time with family and friends (while eating). Last year we hosted 2 brunches (first and second day of easter) the year before that we had a lovely easter picnic in the park, this year we will probably end up brunching inside since it is still cold out! 

What will you be doing this easter?

Below I share some inspiration for an easter brunch!

1. Make fresh fruit mini pavlovas

2. Wrap your sandwiches nicely for a picnic

3. Serve fruit infused water

 4. Serve koffie in jars and have tulips (very Dutch, very spring)

5. Simply glue on sequins for chic egg decorations

 6. Have brunch outside (if the weather permits)

7. Chalkboard eggs for some fun interaction and craftiness 

 8. Bake with easter candies

9. Tie fresh herbs or flowers to an egg for a fresh original centerpiece

 10. Hide a sweet message in an egg for your loved ones

11. Use fresh fruit and pastel colored flowers for center piece

12. present your flowers in halved and decorated eggs in a egg carton

I hope you get to spend your easter with family or friends!

Happy easter!

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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; Sunday Brunch

Happy Sunday everybody! It's time to stay in bed and cozy up. 

Get out of your regular breakfast routine and change it up by serving your coffee in reused glass jars. And instead of regular cheese mix it up with brie and jelly and old Amsterdam gouda cheese with candied ginger, YUM!!

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Spiced Apple Pancakes

It's the season for apple picking, now what to do with all them apples?

How about make a scrumptious Spiced Apple (Dutch) Pancake brunch. 

This recipe is real easy (What I love most!)

What you need;

-1 apple

-1cup all purpose flower

-1cup milk plus an extra splash

-1 egg

-2 teaspoons all spice seasoning (1 cinnamon, 1/2 nutmeg,1/2 cloves)

Optional/Additional kitchen gadgets; 

-Apple corer 

-Vegetable slicer

 1. the out the core of the apple, slice 'em and season them...

in the mean time mix together 3 remaining ingredients for pancake batter

2. Bake Apples in a bit of butter till golden or soften and pour over pancake mix....

3. Serve with nuts and either light or dark maple or molasses syrup...

Et Voila! 

Home-made Spiced Apple Pancakes, Bon Apetit! 

Happy Sunday!

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