Tuesday, July 24, 2012

A day in Amsterdam, in pictures

This past week, we have been traveling a lot around the Netherlands and we're planning on traveling even more the next couple of weeks. We'll go as far as Germany and Belgium as well.

We're not going home to Greece just yet. Perhaps in September, or October. We generally choose not to make definite travel plans; we're the kind of people who like to keep their options open.

Yesterday we went to Amsterdam. It's a one-hour drive from The Hague and we always enjoy strolling around the streets of the capital, especially when the weather is good like it's been these past couple of days. As you'll see in the photographs, not a cloud in sight. That was a miracle.





I love the blue-black color of the brick buildings.




The canals look muddy but they're so pretty, no?




Rembrandtplein.




De 9 Straatjes. The nine streets. A collective name given to nine busy shopping streets in Amsterdam. You'll find some great stuff here. From vintage tables and trays to Dutch cheese and cupcakes.




Dutch fries.




Typical grub in Holland. Frikandel, kroket and burgers machine. Just add money.




Rainbow flag. One of many around Amsterdam.




This is a rarity around here.




De zon. De maan. The sun. The moon.






See you soon with a recipe. A simple, summery dessert, made for a special occasion.


Sunday, July 8, 2012

Inspiration










Pictured above are cape gooseberries. I found them at the market but didn't know what to do with them. I think I'll give this recipe a try. It looks amazing.

Kinfolk videos always manage to inspire me. This is their latest.

I want this kitchen. Antoni Gaudí was a genius.

Speaking of Barcelona, I watched again this movie (of course).

This video clip and the music by Icelandic band Sigur Rós. Also, I never thought I'd like Shia LaBeouf in anything. Well, miracles do happen.

This is how they do it at NOMA.

Beautiful cherries, beautiful blog.

This and this painting.

I spy Mikhael Paskalev. Whoever remembers Risky Business raise your hand.

Current food photography styles and trends. Amazing case study.

A creative dad takes photos.

Currently watching season two of The Killing.

I'll leave you with this song.


See you soon with a recipe.

Have a nice Sunday!


Previously: Inspiration November 2011 and March 2012.