Baingan bharta ( Eggplant bharta)

This is an Indian version of Baba ghanoush. It is made with grilled eggplant or brinjal and spices. A great side dish that can be served with roti or rice. I like to make a big portion, so we have leftovers. My son recently asked me for the recipe. It was a good reason to…

Blackberry Jam – Seedless

Making a small batch of jam from berries picked in my garden during the summer is a perfect way to remember the warm summer days. Blackberries are packed with antioxidants and vitamins so it’s great to find ways to include them in our diet. I have been testing out ChatGpt for recipe suggestions, with prompts…

Red currant jelly for Christmas

The 1st of November marks the start of celebrations in our family, with birthdays and Christmas. November is the time to bake our Christmas fruit cake and make some red currant jelly (ripsgele), perfect for Christmas time. The red berries are a beautiful reminder of summer! Ingredients approx. 2 kg red currants (I use frozen…