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 ReadingSaucy Vegetable Stir Fry with Crispy Smoked Tofu – After a week of holidays, eating and drinking everything we want (and maybe even more), we were really looking forward to getting back on a healthier track. A vegetable stir fry is just that! For this dish, I used a mix…
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Continue ReadingRoasted Chicken Thighs with Spring Vegetables & Leek, Dill, Dijon Mustard and Lemon Sauce—a dish that’s all about big flavours and simple techniques. Think juicy, golden-brown chicken thighs, crispy skin, crunchy spring vegetables, and a fragrant, zesty sauce that brings everything together beautifully. This dish is a little bit indulgent,…
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Continue ReadingPortuguese Caldo Verde—a hearty, rustic, and deeply comforting soup that’s packed with flavour. In other words, a potato and kale soup with chorizo, but trust me, it’s so much more than that. Many of our food adventures have been inspired by Anthony Bourdain, and this dish is no exception. We…
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Continue ReadingAnother great way to use wild garlic is in this Wild Garlic, Spinach & Feta Pie (Spanakopita)—a delicious twist on the classic Greek dish. Traditionally made with spinach, feta, and flaky pastry, I swapped out about a third of the spinach for wild garlic, and wow, what a flavour boost!…
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Continue ReadingChicken & Vegetable Stir-Fry—a quick, flavour-packed dish that’s as fresh as it gets! Did you know that when kale blooms, it produces little yellow flowers that look just like rapeseed flowers? I had no idea either, but not only are they beautiful, they’re also delicious! Last week, I had my…
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Continue ReadingNo Bake White Chocolate & Lime Cheesecake—a dessert that’s as creamy, tangy, and indulgent as it sounds! If you love the zesty freshness of lime, the silky richness of white chocolate, and the buttery crunch of a biscuit base, then this is the recipe for you. The first time I…