Drinkworks x Christiana Thomaidi = Hot Chocolate

WHO: Drinkworks is a company offering cocktail delivery service, also selling cocktail gifts & kits.

WHAT: Our collaboration was due to a new non-alcoholic project, that is the creation of a new hot chocolate kit.

WHY: A cup of hot chocolate is the best way to treat cold winter days and nights; soothing, sweet and delicious.

HOW: In the basic kit you shall find the recipe, Callebaut belgian chocolate and two different aromas: vanilla + star anise and/or cardamom + pink pepper.

More info about the project (where to buy etc) coming soon.

Learn more about Drinkworks.

Home Delivery: Chicken Nuggets

I cannot deny I'm a fan of chicken nuggets since my childhood. You name it: frozen and ready-to-bake at home from Captain Iglo, or the junk-food way from Goody's (RIP), McDonalds or KFC.

In fact, I love to deep them in the bbq sauce. Deviled! Its like a spicy, crunchy & juicy junk heaven - truth is, its a calories hell!

This is why I went for a healthier version, homemade of course.

For 2 or 3

2 breasts of chicken
olive oil
2 cups of breadcrumbs (= τριμμένη φρυγανιά)
1-2 teaspoons of paprika, sweet or smoked its your choice
1 teaspoon of turmeric (or curry)
freshly ground pepper
salt

Cut the chicken breasts in slices and then in small bites. Put them in a bowl, pour over olive oil and toss until all the chicken bites covered. Mix in a big bowl the breadcrumbs, paprika, turmeric, salt and pepper. Combine the chicken bites with the breadcrumbs and toss barbarously. Place the nuggets in a baking pan, over greaseproof paper and bake for 20-25' at 180'C.

And what about the sauce?

• Mix greek yogurt with chopped fresh onion, season with salt, pepper & olive oil
• or prepare a filthy homemade bbq sauce (recipe here in GR)

Eggs & feta toast

Lately I've been testing my egg-cooking skills; boiled, sunny side up, scrambled. A running yolk over freshly toasted bread can be one of those little moments of happiness I get to share with myself. I add some ground pepper & salt to..
But then, there are days a single egg is simply not enough. The fridge is nearly empty and I'm not in the mood for serious cooking.

Ingredients
2 slices of your favorite bread
1 egg
30-40 gr feta cheese
2 tablespoons tomato paste
dry oregano
pepper

DIY
Spread the tomato paste over the bread. Rub with your fingers the feta cheese over the bread. I know its kind of disgusting but it really works. Season with oregano. Toast the sandwich.
Prepare a sunny side up egg. If you prefer a running yolk, like I do, cook it for 1-2 minutes, place a plate over the skillet and let it stand with no fire for 2-3 minutes.

Place the egg over the toast. Season with pepper. Enjoy.

Time goes by

Countdown has begun and I act like I can't hear the clock ticking

A "piece of cake" chocolate mousse

This is a chocolate mousse from Greek pastry chef Stelios Parliaros. An extremely easy dessert for 3, decorated with oreo cookies for that extra something. May it be sweetness.

Chocolate Mousse

200 gr. chocolate
200 gr. heavy cream, cold
100 gr. fresh milk, full fat
6 oreo biscuits

Whisk the heavy cream until it gains a yogurt texture. Heat the milk in a pot. In a small bowl chop the chocolate into pieces. When the milk boils pour over chocolate and let it stand for 1'. Whisk chocolate with milk. Combine mixture with cream and stir. Pour the mousse into glasses and chill. Garnish with chopped oreo and serve.

Μια πανεύκολη συνταγή για μους σοκολάτα του Στέλιου Παρλιάρου (βίντεο εδώ). Αν έχετε υπογλυκαιμία «διακοσμήστε» με μπισκότα oreo.

Μους σοκολάτα

200 γρ. σοκολάτα
200 γρ. κρέμα γάλακτος, κρύα
100 γρ. γάλα
6 μπισκότα όρεο

Χτυπάμε την κρέμα γάλακτος σε ένα μπολ με σύρμα μέχρι να σφίξει και να αποκτήσει υφή γιαουρτιού. Ζεσταίνουμε το γάλα σε ένα μπρίκι. Παράλληλα, σε ένα μικρό μπολ κόβουμε τη σοκολάτα σε κομμάτια. Όταν βράσει το γάλα περιχύνουμε τη σοκολάτα και αφήνουμε για 1' να μαλακώσει. Χτυπάμε με το σύρμα τη σοκολάτα και το γάλα, μέχρι να γίνει ομοιογενές το μείγμα. Το προσθέτουμε στην κρέμα γάλακτος και ανακατεύουμε. Βάζουμε την μους σε 3 χαμηλά ποτήρια και βουρ στο ψυγείο μέχρι να σταθεροποιηθεί. Πριν σερβίρουμε σπάμε τα μπισκότα και τοποθετούμε πάνω στη μους.

Creativity/Δημιουργικότητα

Inspired by Konstantinos (kapa44.tumblr.com) I started my own photo stories.
Με αφορμή τις φωτογραφίες του Κωνσταντίνου (kapa44.tumblr.com) ξεκίνησα να βάζω κι εγώ «λεζάντες» στις εικόνες.

Nena

Nena is a food editor, a blogger & a friend.

She is witty, caring, sweet and she always smiles.

 

Today she is wearing a colourful knitted top, Zara pants, Bimba y Lola bracelet, Pedro Garcia shoes & a Ted Baker purse (via) and a headpiece from Spitalfields market.