And it’s spring!!! Flowers are in bloom, trees too. Almost exactly to the day 2 years ago flowers and trees were in bloom as well. And I went to ‘de Keukenhof’ with my friends A,A and MG. It’s not a place I usually go to. It’s too overcrowded with tourists and such, but the flowers sure were festive!

I love spring, I think it’s my favorite season. It’s starting to get warm, colors are returning to the world, and the food is getting better and better each day. Fresh vegetables, red, ripe tomatoes, yummm!!!

I just came back from an -insanely busy- grocery store. Everybody and their dog apparently needed groceries, which makes sense with a 3 or 4 day weekend coming up. Especially with the stores being closed Sunday and Monday. When going into the store, all I knew I was planning on making this weekend, was tiramisu. Besides that and tonight’s dinner, I hadn’t figured out anything. Fortunately the grocery store was still fully stocked and gave me tons of inspiration!

• The first green asparagus were for sale again!
• They had big juicy rib-eyes (they never have those anymore…)
• With spring onions, good quality english mild cheddar and bacon bits, a quiche will be awesome.
• haricot verts! (delicate green beans, yummm)
• No need for fancy rolls when you can make bagels yourself.
• Cheese platters, paté, dry sausage and crackers make wonderful afternoon snacks.
• It’s spring again so salads must be eaten!

I got enough for the next week, or so I think. I can’t wait to show you the end results. I guess I should go and clean my kitchen now so I can cook up a storm!

(And to enjoy yourselves, here’s a picture of A,A,MG and I in de Keukenhof, having a picnic.)