Anyone who knows me knows that store-bought sauces and I rarely get along. Most supermarket mayonnaises smell sour to me and the taste… honestly, says nothing to me. I live perfectly fine without them. But Japanese Kewpie mayonnaise is another story. A very happy story, actually. Let me tell you: this is, without exaggeration, one […]
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The truth is simple: when there are leftovers in the fridge, pasta is always the quickest, most practical, and—let’s be honest—the most delicious solution. At home, we rarely have leftover food… but when we do, it almost always turns into a pasta full of flavor, improvisation, and zero waste. And that’s what I want to
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My Complete Haul and Beginner’s Guide Going to an Asian supermarket is always a little gastronomic adventure. There are colors, smells, different packaging, and a delightful feeling of discovery — as if we were traveling without leaving our city. This time, I went to stock up the pantry and brought a varied selection of Japanese,
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There are things in life that are universal: the sun rises, clothes never fold themselves, the house is never anything but messy (even if tidied every day), dog hair multiplies on the floor, meals don’t make themselves… and everything is better with a cheesy topping. It’s impressive. Just add a generous layer of cheese on
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Some recipes are steeped in history, and chicken stew is one of mine. I remember my mother making it with spaghetti—always the same, always perfect, always with that aroma that signaled dinner was going to be good. It was simple, it was homemade, it was ours. Today, I make it differently—not out of rebellion, but
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Some recipes tell stories—and this one tells several. It started as a simple cookie I made “just to try it out,” and ended up becoming one of our family’s most cherished traditions. At Christmas, no one asks if I’m going to make them anymore… they ask how many boxes I’m going to bake. Over the
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I’ll be honest: if I tried to count how many chocolate mousses I’ve eaten in my life, I’d run out of fingers. But if the question is how many times I’ve actually made it myself… well, that fits on one hand — with fingers to spare! 😅 I’ve always had this idea that mousse, despite
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Today is Mother’s Day. But let’s be honest — every day is Mother’s Day, given that mums are managers, organisers, planners, shoppers, drivers, doctors, psychologists… and whatever else is needed, at any hour, without prior notice. 💛 You know where I’m going with this, don’t you? A Mum Is Always On Top of Everything A
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Ginger and Orange Cookies A holiday at home, kids bursting with energy, and you’re in “help, I need a plan” mode? Take a deep breath—the solution is in the kitchen. Baking cookies with kids is one of those activities that seems simple but has enormous power: it keeps the little ones entertained for hours, creates
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Caldo Verde is one of the most iconic soups in Portugal — and honestly, there isn’t a single Portuguese person who hasn’t had it at least once. For me, Caldo Verde means celebration. It means the Santo António festival in June, warm summer nights with the smell of soup drifting through the streets. But most
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