Public beach, Playa Bayahibe As I mentioned before on the beach at the hotel there were a lot of seagrasses offshore during our visit. Luckily the hotels are very fast at cleaning this off so it is not that disturbing, but we were curious about other beaches as well. So we decided to go to …
The Dominican Republic is a country on the island of Hispaniola, in the Caribbean. It covers about two-thirds of the island. In the west it borders Haiti, in the east is the island of Puerto Rico. Although we have been to the Caribbean already several times we forgot how hot and humid it can be. …
Sprinkle the fillets with salt and pepper, drizzle with olive oil, and leave for a while. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a small saucepan. Add onions or garlic and the bulgur and fry gently for 3-4 minutes. Add stock, as much as water is indicated in the description on the package. Bring to cook and …
A tasty low-carb main course: cauliflower pizza. A pizza with a cauliflower base? Yes, I also had my doubts. I tried it and it was super delicious! The funny thing is that you hardly taste the cauliflower, it is just like a real pizza. Cauliflower has a relatively neutral flavor that quickly fades into the …
Hoogeveen is a small town (with about 55.000 inhabitants) in the eastern part of the Netherlands, close to the German border. The fact that Hoogeveen “originated” from peat is noticeable when you walk through the town. You will find traces everywhere. Many canals were dug in the Golden Age to transport the peat to the …
A couple of days ago I decided to cycle around Hoogeveen and take some pictures in this late summer sunset. These were the last rays of the summer sun, languid but wonderful. I took a route from our place, Krakeel through Pesserdijk and Brandligtsdijk to Stuifzand and was hoping to be able to see some cows and sheep …
You could judge me, but I could eat stir fry shrimp every single night. I make stir fry in a wok over very high heat. I love that it’s so simple to throw together meal, yet it is full of so much flavor. You can use whatever vegetable you like, it’s perfectly customizable! In this …
Since I am following my lifestyle journey I eat protein bread instead of normal bread. I buy Protein Bread Mix at Body & Fit. It is very simple to make it, all you have to do is add 210 ml of warm water to 250 grams of protein bread mix. Then knead well and put …
I love the variety of flavors and cuisine of the peoples. One of my favorites is the Moroccan cuisine. I prepare this chickpea soup quite often and I make it always a different way. Usually, I use chicken breast or chicken meatball. Prepare Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in …
Green smoothie spinach, mango, you might think based on the color, I will skip this one, but don’t let this stop you. This green smoothie spinach, mango is sweet, full of flavor, and delicious. A really nice vitamin boost! I am increasingly trying to include more vegetables in all meals during the day. Especially since …