Hi! My name is Saffron. I’m from Amsterdam, a freelance photographer, recipe developer, food stylist, culinary photographer and beekeeper on the weekends. I’m a passionate cook and lover of all things food. With this site I’d like to share my passion and knowledge and maybe even inspire you to go on an adventurous food journey as well.
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Continue ReadingThis Irish Seafood Chowder is a perfect for this wintery, snowy weather, although to be honest, I can see myself eating this soup all year round. It’s warming, satisfying, packed full of flavour and super easy to make. I decided on salmon, haddock, prawns, and mussels, but feel free to…
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Continue ReadingWoooowie this was a great little soup! If you’re after a comforting, flavour-packed soup that basically cooks itself—Malaysian Chicken Laksa is your answer. I made this for friends the other night when I had a busy day and not a lot of hands-on cooking time, and wow… it absolutely delivered.…
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Continue ReadingWhat is it with aubergine that makes it turn into something so rich, soft, and luscious? This humble vegetable is like a sponge, soaking up all the flavours you pair it with, transforming into butter-soft goodness. In this dish, the aubergine is roasted until tender and then glazed with a…
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Continue ReadingFor the past few years, I’ve baked an apple pie for my father-in-law’s birthday based on his mother’s recipe—with a few of my own tweaks. Nothing beats the smell and taste of warm apple pie fresh from the oven, I mean… come on! Think buttery pastry, sweet apples, cinnamon, rum-soaked…
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Continue ReadingThis is one of those dishes that by just adjusting a few ingredients you can make it as seasonal as you want: Asparagus for spring, pumpkin for summer, mushrooms fro autumn and kale for winter, all of course served with crispy pancetta and crunch bread crumbs. I always have a…
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Continue ReadingWild Garlic and Lemon Risotto with Crispy Prosciutto di Parma is indulgent, tasty and relaxing to make. Risotto is my go-to dish when I have the time but want zero fuss. Just a glass of wine in one hand, a wooden spoon in the other, music playing in the background—no…