Vegan Ravioli with Tomato and Pepper Sauce

I have a moderately strong imagination I mostly use to subconsciously create surreal dreams at night and to entertain myself during my tube rides in London. In the underground I can read or look at people pretending I am indifferent, however, most of the time I entertain myself by fantasizing about pretty much everything. But I …

Sweet Potato and Feta Galette

I haven't spoken about one of my favorite topic of complaint interest in a while. Weather. Or better, weather in London. Yes, I do feel winter on my skin, but the ultimate evidence of the cold is the outwear of Londoners: they are now wearing scarfs and hats. They gave up on sandals and t-shirts!!! Must …

Tuscany in Pics

The Creator made Italy from designs by Michaelangelo. Mark Twain Italy might not be as elegant as the country Twain visited in 1867, however it still retains a lot of its Renaissance fascination and authenticity. Tuscany, in particular, with its green hills dotted with pine trees and vineyards, small villages whose medieval architecture holds intact, is a charming …

Savoy Cabbage and Potato Soup with grated Leicester Cheese and Greek Yogurt

I'm back from a conference in Birmingham that saw about 130 women get together to discuss how to establish themselves in one of the most male dominated working areas: engineering. I met very well rounded and structured ladies, with personalities strong as carbyne (the new world's strongest material) and CV's that would turn pale even …

Coconut Tapioca Pudding with Mango Sauce

Back in London. Back to my winter jacket and a runny nose. Tuscany and its hills, famous estates, breathtaking vineyards and villas showed me the most fairy-like landscape I ever visited. Now I've got something like 800 pictures of this little trip, meaning that there's a good chance I'll be able to pick 8-10 images …