Tag Archives: lunch
Monday, April 12, 2010 15:28
Posted in Food and Drink, Recipes, Salads 27 comments
 I had been having this piece of haloumi in my fridge for quite a long time. it’s a good thing you can keep it for as long as I did, or I would have had to throw it out. You see, up until today I had never tasted haloumi. Read about it, heard about it,... 
peachkins - April 12, 2010 - 16:11
what a colorful and beautiful looking salad! blowing peachkisses [Reply] 
anncoo - April 12, 2010 - 16:15
I hope Witje will be alright! I just adopted a new cat from SPCA. Anyway this salad looks very beautiful. [Reply] 
Sophie - April 12, 2010 - 16:18
I so love this tasty lentil, tomato & haloumi salad! You know that I love Haloumi, Simone, don’t you??? MMMMMMM,…lovely food! [Reply] 
Michelle - April 12, 2010 - 16:52
Your salad looks beautiful. I’ve actually never heard of haloumi before. Sorry about your cat. They sure become part of your family, don’t they? [Reply] 
Soma - April 12, 2010 - 17:06
Before reading I thought the cheese was fried Paneer (Indian Cheese). Lovely light fulfilling salad. [Reply] 
Valérie - April 12, 2010 - 17:49
Oh, I hope Witje will get better… I know how sad it is when a pet grows older. I love the colours in this salad. Usually, I associate lentils with heavy winter meals, but this is perfect for spring! [Reply] 
peter - April 12, 2010 - 17:57
It’s a fabulous dish that combines some wonderful ingredients near & dear in Greek cooking…lentils and Hallomi! [Reply] 
Esi - April 13, 2010 - 05:51
I love lentils! I was thinking about making them again soon. Halloumi is such a great addition to the salad. [Reply] 
Jamie - April 13, 2010 - 14:18
Oh that is so sad about your cat [Reply] 
A Canadian Foodie - April 13, 2010 - 16:48
Where are you going? You said you didn’t feel good going away right now? The salad looks lovely. Do you know how long you can keep that cheese because your story is exactly mine. I have had the cheese in the fridge forever, never tasted it, always wanted to… [Reply]  Simone (junglefrog) Reply: Ooo, little misunderstanding! I am not actually going anywhere; I just had to work in the evening so I meant going away for the evening really… [Reply] 
Jenn AKA The Leftover Queen - April 13, 2010 - 17:22
I am so sorry to hear about Witje. I hope she rallies! Your salad looks lovely by the way! [Reply] 
Ben - April 13, 2010 - 19:10
I’ve never heared of haloumi before either, I’ll have to look that up. And I am so sorry to hear about your kitty [Reply] 
Nurit - 1 family. friendly. food. - April 14, 2010 - 05:14
Simone, your *food* styling is beautiful. [Reply] 
Foodjunkie - April 14, 2010 - 14:01
I hope everything turns out well for your cat. It is always very traumatic to loose a pet and I can imagine how difficult it must be for you to leave her right now. The salad looks lovely and very healthy, although lentils are not my favourite thing in the world. [Reply] 
Hannah - April 15, 2010 - 15:22
Best wishes for your cat… I feel terrible hearing about this. But the salad does look lovely. I can picture it with tofu instead of cheese- Yum! [Reply] 
Trissa - April 15, 2010 - 20:53
Okay Simone, just wanted you to know praying hard that you have Witje awhile longer. I know how hard it was for you when you lost Joepie. I had the same experience before leaving for Europe – my dog in the Philippines, Feliz had an emergency operation but luckily she is better now. [Reply] 
Kate at Serendipity - April 16, 2010 - 09:56
Simone, I’m sorry to hear about your cat. We lost our last one just before we moved to Belgium. Now we travel too much to keep one, and I really miss that cat energy in the house. Plus the almost daily belly laughs that our last one gave us. I’m going to have to google haloumi. Not sure what it is! But this looks like a lovely lunch. [Reply] 
lisaiscooking - April 16, 2010 - 23:18
What a great salad! I love all these ingredients, and you put them together beautifully. So sorry about your cat–hope she starts feeling better. [Reply] 
Wizzythestick - April 20, 2010 - 04:35
Sorry to hear that your friend (pet) isn’t doing so well. This sald sure looks great though [Reply] 
Lisa - April 21, 2010 - 13:44
I’m so sorry to hear about your kitty cat feeling poorly. I truly hope she feels better soon and has a many more wonderful years with you. On another note..never tried haloumi either, but your salad is a reason to do so. Looks lovely. [Reply] 
dharson - April 21, 2010 - 21:35
Sorry to read that your cat is not doing so well. Can I ask you, where did you buy the haloumi?? [Reply] 
Nic - May 9, 2010 - 08:00
I’ve picked up packages of haloumi but have never brought one home as I was unsure of what to do with it. But now it’s on my list for my next trip to my favorite little store which has a lovely selection of cheeses. What a perfect spring-time recipe. =) Can’t wait to try it. Hope everything is going well with your Witje. [Reply] 
Another haloumi salad… « Junglefrog Cooking - May 3, 2010 - 08:01
[...] I had that delicious lentil salad a while ago with haloumi? For those of you that have never heard of Haloumi; it is traditionally a [...]
Tuesday, March 2, 2010 17:16
Posted in Food and Drink, Italian, Recipes 28 comments
 It’s been almost one and a half year ago that I last made this dish… Where did time go?? I cannot believe it is that long but here we are in 2010 and I made this before in 2008… The recipe comes originally from the book “Rond de wereld in 80 recepten” (around the world... 28 comments
Nurit - 1 family. friendly. food. - March 2, 2010 - 18:02
Ah, Simone, you have a come a long loooooooooong way [Reply]
Valérie - March 2, 2010 - 18:22
Haha (no, I’m not laughing AT you, I promise)! I find it cool to hang on to old photographs, just to see how far we’ve come along. And you have made spectacular progress. I take my hat off to you! And yes, I would definitely eat the pasta in the latest picture: this recipe sounds delish! [Reply] 
bcgw - March 2, 2010 - 18:36
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. Wow this looks so yummy! On another note, I love growing as a photographer as a whole, I save all of my photos and love to look back on them and go, “Wow…what were you thinking..” ;] [Reply]
Hannah - March 2, 2010 - 20:47
Wow. If anyone ever needed an illustration of “practice makes perfect”…! I too can’t believe how horrible many of my older photos look. To think, I thought they were once presentable…! [Reply] 
Asha@FSK - March 2, 2010 - 20:56
LOL.. we live and learn [Reply] 
Sarah @ Daily Nibbles - March 2, 2010 - 21:47
This looks great! So yummy. I love your pictures too. I just started blogging and taking pictures of food. It’s hard! I don’t have much natural light and my white balance is way off. My composition is kind of crummy too. I bought a Lowel Ego Digital Imaging light thinking that would fix some of my problems, but I must be setting that up wrong. The white balance is still off! Anyway – I really enjoy your photo tips. [Reply] 
snookydoodle - March 2, 2010 - 22:30
wow what a nice blog! the photos are awesome! You made me hungry with this dish [Reply] 
Olga - March 3, 2010 - 03:02
Smoked chicken sounds delicious! And what a bright and happy looking dish! [Reply]
anncoo - March 3, 2010 - 03:06
Actually I learned a lot from you. I don’t even want to look back at my photos when I beginning started blogging…so embarrasing :>( [Reply] 
Peter G @ Souvlaki For The Soul - March 3, 2010 - 04:38
Pasta dishes are def the hardest to style and I think you made it look spectacular second time around! Just remember we all started somewhere! [Reply] 
bake in paris - March 3, 2010 - 05:51
Well, that just showed how enormously your photography skills have improved! Now you produce the most appertizing, crisp, and elegant photos. I have repeated myself so many times in so many different comments but the essence is that you do fantastic photography! Simply love your photos in every single post, literally And this pasta is “Good Heavens” tempting! Sawadee from Bangkok, [Reply] 
Mimi - March 3, 2010 - 06:44
Thanks for the inspiration. Lets me know there is hope that my photography skills will improve. [Reply]
Trissa - March 3, 2010 - 10:54
Well – you’ve come a looooong way Baby! Are you sure they are the same recipe? hehe… anyway – am so happy to see how far you’ve come but not only that – but also, your willingness to share your knowledge with us on photography, styling etc. THANK YOU! [Reply] 
nina - March 3, 2010 - 12:15
Don’t worry, I also have lots of before and after pictures……You have indeed grown so much as a cook, photographer and definitely food stylist!!!Well done!! [Reply] 
Koko - March 3, 2010 - 18:59
Oh, Simone, that photo is hilarious- looks like some of MY photos! You have absolutely stunning photography now, I really hope I can get to your level….one day….a million years from now! [Reply] 
Silke - March 4, 2010 - 08:55
Simone, this is one of the most depressing post ever for me. Your really wrong pics are even better then my pics…. But I hope I ll be able to say I have made some progress in the future. And now I am gonna buy the ingredients for this delicious looking pasta! [Reply]
Michelle - March 4, 2010 - 12:47
Wow. You really are too critical of yourself, Simone. But I do agree that the new photo is mouthwatering. I can’t wait to try it. [Reply] 
Angela@spinachtiger - March 4, 2010 - 15:47
Of course, gorgeous. I love people who second try things. Please come back to cooking italy, because there is a lemon chicken on the schedule you must try. It’s diet friendly and amazing. I don’t want you to miss it. [Reply] 
Lori - March 4, 2010 - 20:10
Chalk it up to experience. We are all growing and improving all the time, right. Besides it matters not because you create amazing food. [Reply]
Kate at Serendipity - March 5, 2010 - 21:37
Gorgeous. Thanks for the styling tips. I would never have thought about keeping some ingredient out of the dish for visual effect. (DOH) I think I’m going to invite myself to your house for lunch! YUM! [Reply]
Sophie - March 6, 2010 - 18:50
A tasty & lovely chicken & mascarpone pasta meal!! Sublime too! [Reply]
Foodjunkie - March 7, 2010 - 15:40
It is a shame though not to choose to make a dish because it doesn’t photograph well. I think taht is the real problem with foodblogging alltogether: sometimes it is just about the pretty pictures! [Reply] 
liz@zested - April 5, 2010 - 03:16
Haha! That is a such a good example of how making food look good on camera is harder than it seems! Can’t wait to see what it looks like in another two years. [Reply]
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Wednesday, February 24, 2010 17:49
Posted in Food and Drink, Italian, Recipes 21 comments
 What I sometimes like to do and I am sure I have told this before, but o well, I am getting old so then it is allowed to repeat onces self (within reason ofcourse..lol)When I need to work in the studio I sometimes decide I want to prepare a nice lunch; first to eat it...
Posted in Food and Drink, Italian, Recipes
Tags: lunch, pasta, peas, presto pasta nights, recipe, Recipes, saffron
21 comments
Asha@FSK - February 24, 2010 - 18:55
LOL.. Not pathetic at all to cook to look good Lovely pasta dish…amazing that it doesnt look creamy given the mascarpone. which is a good thing coz that soo good and soo healthy!! Btw, I don’t like anger hair pasta too! I bought a pack recently, coz I was curious and now, I am trying to find someone to palm the rest of it too.. It’s tooo fine for my taste! [Reply]
lisaiscooking - February 24, 2010 - 22:16
I love the color from the saffron! It looks great with the peas. The lemon and mascarpone sound delicious in this. [Reply]
Peter G @ Souvlaki For The Soul - February 24, 2010 - 23:21
Looks divine Simone. I’ve never thought to use saffron in pasta. Peas are the best! [Reply]
Hannah - February 25, 2010 - 00:20
Gorgeous! The way you lit this scene, the peas seem to positively glow! [Reply]
Mimi - February 25, 2010 - 02:57
Looks very good and what a great way to use the extra mascarpone. [Reply]
Ben - February 25, 2010 - 14:15
Angel hair pasta is so angel like? LOL! I love how this pasta looks. Bacon and saffron, you are killing me here, this must’ve been one hell of a lunch. If I could only have lunches like that every day [Reply] 
Reeni - February 25, 2010 - 15:47
What a delicious pasta! I love all the flavors especially mascarpone. I’ve been using peas more often lately too. I have a new love for them. [Reply]
Valérie - February 25, 2010 - 16:08
I choose what to make for dinner based on looks all the time! I often think: “Hmmm, my stack of blog recipes and photos is starting to get a little thin – time to make something pretty!” I think we all do it… But this does look nice! I love the colour the saffron adds! [Reply] 
hungry dog - February 25, 2010 - 16:14
This looks wonderful. Isn’t saffron the best! Pasta is one of my favorite lunches–so satisfying and fun to eat, no matter what the ingredients. No knife required… [Reply]
Foodjunkie - February 25, 2010 - 17:34
I am a big fan of pasta for lunch, as it is a bit heavy for me for dinner (and in Greece we eat late, 9-1pm). I love sandwiches too and I found that in Amsterdam there are many great sandwich shops with a good variety of fillings. [Reply] 
lo - February 26, 2010 - 03:27
THis looks positively fabulous, and it’s making me seriously hungry. The earthiness of the saffron next to the sweetness of the peas. Doesn’t get much better than that! [Reply]
Kate at Serendipity - February 26, 2010 - 10:18
Simone, this looks delicious. This is our favorite kind of meal–pasta and a sauce that can be made in the time it takes the pasta to cook. YUM! I love the photos too–especially the light coming through that little leaf on top. Have you done any posts on food styling? Would you consider it? I think you have cracked the code… [Reply] 
deana@lostpastremembered - February 26, 2010 - 18:41
Beautiful pasta… those colors are amazing… and the recipe is easy. HOw good is that! [Reply]
peter - February 27, 2010 - 01:58
Thre brilliant colour of the pasta could only be from egg yolks and saffron…just stunning. [Reply] 
Cynthia - February 27, 2010 - 02:33
The noodles look so gorgeous with their vibrant colour! Such a simple dish but still very elegant! [Reply]
Trissa - February 27, 2010 - 03:42
Simone – I hate to say this but I had a look at your first picture (on the other site just now) and I thought to myself – well, Simone is actually human too! hehe… the new and improved tagliatelle is just amazing – reminds me of something I could see in a food magazine – it is just so darn pretty! [Reply] Simone (junglefrog) Reply: Haha… yes, that pasta looks seriously horrible doesn’t it?? I will be making it again though! [Reply]
Jamie - February 28, 2010 - 13:57
Your posts always make me laugh! I want to come spend a week and cook with you every day cause I think it would be a blast! You sound too funny and adorable in the kitchen (and studio)! This is one great pasta dish and I may snag this recipe to make for JP and I. Love the saffron and yum mascarpone. [Reply]
Presto Pasta Nights « Italian mama chef - February 26, 2010 - 18:38
[...] at Jungle Frog cooking made this super easy but wonderfully eye-appealing dish of Tagliatelle with Saffron, bacon and peas. This cooks up super fast so why not give it a [...]  Sometimes the simple things in life are one of the best and my lunch of today was no exception. Today is one of those days that I am stuck in the studio all day shooting productphotos of books and paper; arguably not the most exciting material, so I wanted to at least have something good...
Posted in Food and Drink
Tags: lunch, salmon, sandwich
23 comments
Trissa - January 5, 2010 - 13:31
Hi Simone! I agree with you – sometimes the best things in life are the simple ones – smoked salmon and cream cheese is an unbeatable combination – I haven’t had this in awhile but you can guess what I’m having for lunch tomorrow! [Reply] 
Miriam/The Winter Guest - January 5, 2010 - 14:31
I totally relate to you, I work at home too and I eat a lot of smoked fish, especially salmon, I love it! And salmon on bread is delicious. I will check your Dutch blog, I lived in the Netherlands some time when I was a lot… younger and I can read Dutch, at least food related things… [Reply]
Sophie - January 5, 2010 - 14:54
lisaiscooking - January 5, 2010 - 15:16
That looks like a delicious lunch! There was a time when I didn’t like cured salmon, but that was long ago. [Reply]
Jamie - January 5, 2010 - 16:34
Simone, that is one of my favorite things to nibble on! I love smoked salmon. What a perfect lunch! [Reply] 
Sarah G - January 5, 2010 - 16:51
That looks so satisfying. And I like the sour cream idea rather than cream cheese – a little lite-er. [Reply]
Nurit - 1 family. friendly. food. - January 5, 2010 - 17:36
These photos are gorgeous! [Reply] 
Donalyn - January 5, 2010 - 19:52
Lovely photos of your lunch! I’m not a huge fan of fish, but my husband is, and I think he will love this simple preparation. [Reply]
Valérie - January 5, 2010 - 19:56
Simone, it’s amazing how you can take a simple sandwich and make it look so beautiful! Having said that, I’m one of those people who will do anything for smoked salmon, so… [Reply] 
pigpigscorner - January 5, 2010 - 20:39
Love this combo! So simple and delicious. I’m usually too lazy to cook for just myself, this is great! [Reply]
Michelle - January 6, 2010 - 16:32
I am not a fan of anything seafood or fish related, but you have made this sandwich look so pretty that I kinda wish I liked salmon. : ) [Reply]
dharson - January 6, 2010 - 17:10
Wow that really looks great. In fact your whole site looks great. I have read your How-To’s and I found out two things. First have to practice much more and second I have to buy a new camera.:) Enne volgens mij is een kat die zichzelf niet hoort vervelender dan een kind die je naar bed kan sturen. [Reply] 
pierre - January 6, 2010 - 21:54
H Simone I love the way you keep on going with your blog with these beautiful photos I try to do the same with my blog !! cheers from Paris Pierre [Reply]
Soma - January 6, 2010 - 23:00
Simple and delicious esp. if I have to lunch alone. Love the colors. [Reply]
Kate at Serendipity - January 7, 2010 - 14:52
Gorgeous. This is one of my favorite lunches! Thanks for the idea–I’m off to the poisonerie… [Reply]
Kate at Serendipity - January 7, 2010 - 14:53
Um, that should have been “poisonnerie”. That way it looks like I want to poison someone! [Reply] 
Pei-Lin - January 7, 2010 - 16:03
Oh, looks so simple, delish & refreshing!! Yea, I know … Job can slow us down oftentimes … Thanks for sharing! Take care! Have a beautiful year ahead, Simone!! [Reply]
Peter - January 7, 2010 - 21:00
Simone, I could eat the salmon all on it’s own. Love the colour, the smokyness, the saltyness and the buttery texture. [Reply]
Tagliatelle with saffron, bacon and peas « Junglefrog Cooking - February 24, 2010 - 18:00
[...] sandwiches kind of lunch, although obviously you can spice any sandwich up to looks something like this or this… Just let your imagination run wild. But having pasta for lunch; I don’t [...]
Saturday, November 14, 2009 23:00
Posted in Bread, Current Affairs, Food and Drink, Recipes 23 comments
 I know I’ve talked about health and weight and more of those boring subjects more often, but I keep wanting to be a better person, so … yes, it’s time again to eat healthy and (a little) fatfree. (but not too much mind you) And this week while I was busy running around this perfect...
Posted in Bread, Current Affairs, Food and Drink, Recipes
Tags: award, lunch, pita, tuna
23 comments 
Peter G - November 15, 2009 - 00:15
Nice and healthy Simone! Love the use of the dried apricots! [Reply]
lisaiscooking - November 15, 2009 - 00:42
Delicious-looking sandwich! I wouldn’t have thought of the apricots, but it sounds like a great mix. And, thank you so much for the award. I see I’m in great company among the recipients! [Reply]
anncoo - November 15, 2009 - 01:34
This really a great idea the use of the dried apricots. Nice pics [Reply] 
Lauren - November 15, 2009 - 04:11
Healthy is always good =D. Congrats on the award! So fun to learn more about you =D. [Reply] 
Sue - November 15, 2009 - 11:04
Healthy AND tasty…sounds like a winning combination! Congrats on the award:) [Reply]
Sophie - November 15, 2009 - 13:19
OOOOh , I am flattered!! This means so much!! Now, we know a bit more about you too!! I have recieved the same awrd from Angel in the kitchen. It is a beautiful award too! The pita lunch souds so good to me! really delicious! [Reply]
Jamie - November 15, 2009 - 13:39
Yay for your award – both you and your blog are indeed “Over the Top” and thanks a gazillion for passing this on to me (as Lisa says, with such great company!) and I am thrilled and flattered to be among your favorites! What a great sandwich and adding the apricots is a great idea! Yum! Perfect lunch, I say! [Reply]
Ben - November 15, 2009 - 14:18
Oh that looks good. I usually make tuna sandwiches with whole-wheat bread with vegetables and miracle whip, but I like the idea of using pitas. Hmmm yummy and we know a little better about you now… I need to work on my answers :-p [Reply]
Koko - November 15, 2009 - 20:02
Beautiful-looking pita! And congratulations on your award! It’s amazing what you can learn from just one word answers haha. [Reply]
Wizzythestick - November 15, 2009 - 20:02
Your picture of this healthy stuffed pita bread makes it anything but boring. [Reply]
Reeni - November 15, 2009 - 22:05
I mix yogurt in with my tuna too – your pita looks delicious! Thanks for sharing all those one word tidbits about yourself! And for passing the award on to me! [Reply]
Soma - November 15, 2009 - 22:35
So fresh and colorful and flavor. The best part is the apricot here. Simone I would love this for my lunch dinner and everything else! My fav. color is blue! [Reply]
Hannah - November 16, 2009 - 03:24
In all honesty, just the smell of tuna salad makes my stomach turn, but it’s a real tribute to your photography skills that this looks so delicious! Amazingly vibrant and fresh, so lovely. [Reply]
Olga - November 16, 2009 - 04:06
I am so jealous of your amazing photos [Reply]
nina - November 16, 2009 - 05:06
Congrats on a well-deserved award and on making the tastiest pita I have seen in a looooong time!!!!! [Reply]
bake in paris - November 16, 2009 - 05:21
Congrats on the award! And I think you have taken such beatiful pictures with every single perfect details. Love the design, love the lighting and color combination. Excellent photography skill! Regards, [Reply]
Trissa - November 16, 2009 - 11:43
SIMONE! Your new site Fresh Food Photos looks amazing! I am just drooling over the pics… and oh yes, you truly deserve the award I gave you! [Reply]
Valérie - November 16, 2009 - 21:06
Thanks so much for the award, Simone! I am SOOOOO behind on passing these around… Apricots in a savoury tuna pita? Now there’s something I never would have thought of trying! I love making myself light, healthy lunches too (mostly so that I can splurge one dinner), so new ideas are always welcome! [Reply] 
Christelle - November 18, 2009 - 19:19
Again, I really love the choice of colours, very distinctive [Reply] |
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I know how it is realizing that we must part with a beloved pet and it is heartbreaking! I hope it all goes smoothly whatever happens. But your work is going so well these days and you are obviously keeping yourself feeling good with all the wonderful healthy salads and such I’ve been seeing on your blog lately. Which makes me feel very guilty! And I so want to taste halloumi! Hugs, Simone, to you and kitty.
She is still there….
)) .. My hub has been accusing me of doing the same thing too..LOL..
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