Every time I’m reunited with my sister, there are certain things that always take place (almost in this specific order): we hug and kiss (dramatically, on my part- Alkyoni is way cooler than me to gasp and whisper sweet nothings to my ear); we exchange gifts, have our first coffee and gossip enthusiastically. And then, […]
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7 totally nuts ideas for the tastiest nut recipes
in Small bites, Taste -7 tasty nut recipes from The Tasty Other, filled with all their goodness. I think I first fell in love with nuts in my very early twenties. We always had them around the house. But where I most enjoyed them was at my father’s office, when he’d have me over for one of our talks. […]
Dinner party appetiser: hummus & mini flatbreads
in Small bites, Taste -Appetisers are my favourite thing to prep for a dinner party; they can be as simple as the hummus featured here- or even a little different, such as this fragrant quince paste, perfectly paired with cheese. You don’t have to go all out on appetisers; make sure there’s enough for your guests to nibble on while enjoying some […]
Turmeric apple tart
in Desserts, Taste -As of late, my favourite mid-day snack is a red, juicy apple, cut in thick wedges, with some tahini drizzled on top, finished off with some sea salt flakes. I always love combining sweet and salty flavours and this one is just perfect for a quick bite: the fruit, along with the nutty sesame paste […]
My sister’s baba ganoush
in Small bites, Taste -Alkyoni, my sis, is an amazing cook; she is not a big dessert person (whaaa? it infuriates me just writing about it. Eat some cake!) but (on the brighter side) she loves making delicious salads, hearty breakfasts and simple mouth-drooling asian dishes.
Beet hummus
in Small bites, Taste -The three main ingredients in hummus (tahini paste, chickpeas and lemons) have been featured in many of my family’s meals ever since I was a kid. It’s therefore no surprise that it’s almost always my go-to choice when it comes to savory snacks.