a nice vegan samosa. But because this is the Netherlands, they serve it with... mayo?!? They are unstoppable.

Love to make my very fancy "Vancouver kale salad" (inspired by a meal in Vancouver years ago): cavolo nero (or #kale) in big slices, dry-stir-fried 2 mins with walnuts (or pecans). Also slow-fry chickpeas (not too oily please). Then simply toss with dried cherries, a chopped date, a finely diced […]

Nasi goreng (Indonesian fried rice) with tempeh & pineapple, served with peanut sauce and sambal. #nom #kitchendiary - One of the lovely Dutch-Indo dishes I've seen a lot of since moving to the Netherlands. #vegetarian #vegan

Had some GroenLinks/PvdA folks at my door today, in spite of the super heavy rain. I can't vote in the Netherlands (only in communal elections), but they reminded me that some progressive folks are still not decided whether they will vote at all and that especially women vote less ... So Dutch […]

This film is fabulous https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AcTFnWvy8k4 It's got everything you need from a film. About porridge. #spurtle #porridge #cinema

Intriguing: "Meat vs EAT-Lancet: The dynamics of an industry-orchestrated online backlash" https://changingmarkets.org/report/meat-vs-eat-lancet-the-dynamics-of-an-industry-orchestrated-online-backlash/ -- A breakdown of how the #meatfluencers tried to discredit the biggest ever evidence-based […]

The best flavour combo from the weekend was: baked beetroot, a sauce of red berries, and peppery nasturtium leaves. #nom - a flavour triplet to remember! (At the restaurant "Entropy" in Brussels) #vegan

Pearl barley risotto with roast squash and olive-herb. #nom! Olive-herb is new to me, curious flavour, paired well here. #kitchendiary #vegan

I'm looking for khichdi or khichri recipes. It's pretty simple - rice and lentils - but I'd like some Indian recipes as starting-points! Any tips, out there? #IndianCuisine #indianfood

I like tea.

[Masterchef UK spoliers] I have crunched the numbers: Sophie, in the current Masterchef finals week, is guaranteed to be at least the joint-highest vegetarian ever on the show. The first to get this high was Jackie Kearney, who has since written recipe books inc the fabublous "Vegan Street […]

#Buckwheat #porridge. Because we all need comfort #food while sick - and because my grocery order will only arrive today si I don't have other breakfast in the house. For semolina porridge, I like adding fruit, but for buckwheat, it's just cinnamon - the […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

My train from Osnabruck is delayed by 1h40. When life gives you lemons, wir machen brotzeit!

Roast veg tray of beetroot and sweet potato plus cannellini beans, veggie meatballs, and a tahini-lemon sauce. - Wait, it's not autumn already, is it??? It's still August! #nom #vegan #kitchendiary

A late-summer stew with fennel, potatoes, cannellini beans, white wine, lemon, and herbes de Provence. #vegetarian #kitchendiary

I've recently learnt to appreciate Chinese "liu bao" tea. It's very different, due to the fermentation - often matured for a decade and more. It seems there's a key fungus involved in that process, "golden flower", and it might even have some gut benefits […]

New favourite takeaway: Cuisine Of Ceylon (in #leiden). Fabulously flavoured Indian (actually Sri Lankan, of course) dishes. Aubergine curry flavoured like a dark dal makhani, good milky paneer curry, &c. Surprised by the attention to detail. #nom #vegetarian

Peach & cucumber salad inspired by a great one we had in Warsaw - with fennel, mint leaves, dill, and a crumb of almond flakes and nooch. The peaches and cucumber in big chunky pieces. Very refreshing. #kitchendiary #vegan

Today's Sunday roast dinner was centred upon my classic "squash in the hole" with red onion gravy. Yum http://mcld.co.uk/blog/2016/butternut-squash-toad-in-the-hole.html #nom #vegetarian #sundayroast #kitchendiary

Just want to share an act of genius from a new friend who made me feel like I've done life completely wrong up to now: She routinely eats mangoes in the bath, and eats them whole. Peels them in the bath too so there's no mess. What a human 😎

Enjoyed an "English afternoon tea" at Queens in Haarlem. Not the super-posh version, more the "mismatched crockery and too many pictures of royalty" homely version. The most notable delicacy was a savoury scone (herbs in) with guacamole & tomato. #haarlem #afternoontea #british

Another trend we saw all over Poland: "matcha tonic". Now, I've been converted to the delights of espresso tonic, and bright that back home, but... matcha? And tonic? I tried it and it really is some kind of car crash of flavours. Oh dear me no. Didn't even sample "orange matcha" - what IS going […]

Discovered the wonders of pierogi! (Polish filled dumplings. Savoury or sweet.) New question.... Where can I find fabulous veggie pierogi in Leiden, or at least the Netherlands? #pierogi #vegetarian #nom #polskisklep #nl

Discovered the wonders of pierogi! (Polish filled dumplings. Savoury or sweet.) New question.... Where can I find fabulous veggie pierogi in Leiden, or at least the Netherlands? #pierogi #vegetarian #nom #polskisklep #nl

I assume that kimchi experts will hate me for this, but the kimchi cheese toastie is a genius invention. One of those dumb fusion breakfasts that, eventually, you have to tip your hat to. (See also: breakfast burrito) #fusionfood #breakfast #kimchi

Beetroot borani - #nom! A lovely Persian dip, veganised by the chef from one of our fave London restaurants. https://www.theguardian.com/food/2025/jun/21/beetroot-borani-bean-feast-cooked-three-ways-dips-recipe-marc-summers

The best shop in Leiden is Klaverbad, the coffee and tea shop that's been running since 1769! https://www.hetklaverblad.com/ Their "Leiden Love" floral tea blend is popular & superb. Brits should try their "Irish Breakfast". #tea #coffee #leiden

Science Döner - scientifically good!

Enjoying these Palestinian recipes from Sami Tamimi. Already enjoyed the shakshouka-like audergine+bean dish; next comes the "ijeh" (which looks to me like an Indian/persian kuku sabzi! i.e. a frittata) […]

Yum! Excited again to be having rumaniyya (Gaza aubergine and lentil stew) #vegan #kitchendiary #gaza #levantine

Turns out that most of our pans are not induction-compatible. So I'm looking for tips! #fedihelp Do you know of good induction-ready (&dishwashable) pans / griddles / cookware, that you'd recommend? #induction #cooking #pan

Coming downstairs and being met with the smell of fried onions and cinnamon and cumin because of Mujaddara I made as #mealprep for the week. #Momentaufnahme #ViciCooks

Frustrating news, but it accords with what I've seen: "Dutch vegan restaurants struggle as broader dining sector adopts plant-based options" https://nltimes.nl/2025/06/07/dutch-vegan-restaurants-struggle-broader-dining-sector-adopts-plant-based-options #vegetarian #vegan #horeca

In other news, just made Kaju Katli (cashew fudge), simple but effective - I need to make this every day now

This was a great flavour combination pasta dish: beluga lentils, sun-dried tomatoes, black olives (plus a touch of onion and green pepper). #kitchendiary #vegetarian

It's rhubarb season. Rhubarb is IMPORTANT. So here's wow to make stewed rhubarb - the right way! http://mcld.co.uk/blog/2025/how-to-make-stewed-rhubarb-the-right-way.html #recipe #rhubarb #dessert

I made a map of all my vegetarian food reviews in Europe. Mmmmmm so much tasty... #vegetarian

Aubergine & green lentil curry - this was a great decision on a rainy day! Spiced with crushed coriander+cumin+mustard seeds, turmeric, garlic, ginger, and a touch of tomato puree. #kitchendiary #vegetarian #vegan

Dutch tea is often centred on flavoured teas. That's not usually my bag ;) but one excellent tea here is "Leidse Liefde" ("Leiden Love") - a perfectly balanced black tea with flower petals and a touch of vanilla. https://www.hetklaverblad.com/nl/products/blue-lady #tea #nom #netherlands

Finally an alcohol-free beer I can shout about, here in Finland. How often is it you say "I wish I'd bought more of that alkofrei beer"?!? Suomenlinna's "Ton IPA" is a lovely clear IPA with a hint of peach in the scent, and a fresh foamy mouthfeel. It has a […] [Original post on hostux.social]

TODAY you should be filling your ears with live #dawnchorus from the Soundcamp "Reveil" - streamed live from dozens of listening stations all around the world. Follow the dawn: https://soundtent.org/reveil/ #nowplaying #birdsong

Home-made haggis (vegetarian) & chips. Hashtag #livingthedream. #kitchendiary #nom

Today is King's Day in the Netherlands. Among other activities, many "tompouce" will be eaten! (Brits will recognise this as a "custard slice" or "cream slice"; Slovenians recognise their "kremšnita")

Dutch treats... Does anyone know where to buy tompouce, that are not stuffed with gelatine? (i.e. #vegetarian!) #tompouce #netherlands #gelatine #koningsdag

I've re-edited my recipe "Easiest quick flatbread #recipe" from last year: http://mcld.co.uk/blog/2024/easiest-quick-flatbread-recipe.html This has been such a useful recipe that I tweaked, memorised and practiced it, and removed some of the unneccesary waffle from my recipe. #flatbreads

Crispy chickpeas #recipe: drain and rinse 1 tin of chickpeas. Let them drain at least 30 mins (and use sine kitchen paper too) - we really want as little water as possible. oil in a frying pan, medium heat - add the chickpeas, shuffle, put a "pop guard"(?) on top (they'll jump!) and cook gently […]

It's been a while since an alcohol free beer was as nice a surprise as this! "Smoochie" fruited sour (0.3%) from Dutch brewery "Lost". It looks and smells like mango juice! The fruit added is mango, passionfruit plus citrussy "calamansie" giving it a good tang […] [Original post on hostux.social]

It's baby aubergine season at last! So I can finally try this recipe for "makdous", Syrian 7-day preserved aubergines https://www.cookstyle.co.uk/makdous/ #vegetarian #vegan #kitchendiary #aubergine

Broccoli & pistachio pesto! With pasta and peas. Tasty and hearty. #nom #vegetarian #kitchendiary