- Carla -

about me

I'm an American living in the Netherlands since 2001.

The picure above is our baby: Harrington-Smiles Van De Zilverdistel. He is a black shaded golden British Shorthair and the love of my life!

My most used and favorite cookbook is the 1946 edition of "Fannie Farmer's Boston Cooking School" handed down to me from my Mother.

My most favorite kitchen utensils are a set of Johnson & Wales knives given to me by my mother, a professional chef.

I enjoy traveling to exotic places, trying new foods and bringing home rare ingredients to expirement with.

I work fulltime as a lab technician for a local diagnostic center. In addition to that, during my free time I'm either at the gym, listening to music, tending to my herb garden and/or trying out new recipes & ideas in the kitchen.

I am a classically trained singer and musician, passionate about music.

My favourite thing to do is sit outside in my garden with my husband, a glass of wine, good food, music & a few good friends.

Favorite Foods:

Indian, Italian, Thai, Sushi, Really Stinky Smelly Cheeses, Dark Dark Chocolate, Seafood, Poultry, Salads in any form, French Wine & Strawberries!

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