Vibrant Green Spinach Smoothie
I have seen numerous posts about the infamous spinach ‘monster’ smoothies that I thought it is time I tried it. It took me quite some time trying to get convinced – only by reading about it – that it actually doesn’t taste spinach. Well, you know – spinach here is a very disputed veggie, as … Continue reading
Traditional Hungarian Dish: Egg Barley with Chicken Stew
I have to admit I was a big enemy of egg barley for long long years. Looking back this was most probably a result of the egg barley ‘overload’ I received in the elementary school, where at least once a week I remember having this ‘signature’ dish for lunch at the canteen. My mother also prepared … Continue reading
The Hungarian Canteen or ‘Menza’ – Part 2
Click here for Part 1. Let’s continue our journey down memory lane. We were at the main courses 🙂 Children at the canteen. Photo Source: premier.mtv.hu. Common or garden sorrel (‘sóska’), and spinach (‘spenót’) puré: let me describe these 2 together, as a kid couldn’t really tell them apart: they were both green, pureed and sweet, barely any difference, … Continue reading
The Hungarian Canteen or ‘Menza’ – Part 1
The other day I was having a pleasant and definitely funny conversation with a couple of colleagues about memories from the elementary school dining hall. While digging up signature meals of our different schools’ kitchens, we came to the conclusion that – apart from a few ‘deviations’ of those of us who went to a … Continue reading
While He Was Out 