Hostal Antigua Mortellana is ideally located in the old city center. It’s called a hostal, which sounds a lot like hostel, but actually in Spain it’s more like a cozy family owned guest house. Christine and Sonya, who are sisters, like to make you feel at home and encourage you to visit the best local spots. Read more »
Destinations
Where to enjoy pure food around the world: organic, local, fairtrade, mostly veggie and always delicious!
Restaurante Oslo in Valencia
Restaurants Oslo, Copenhagen and Malmö belong to the same owners and my plan is to visit all three of them. At the three restaurants they only serve vegetarian and vegan food. Oslo was only two minutes from my hostal so I made a reservation for my first night in Valencia. Read more »
Streekrestaurant de Hofkaemer in Bergeijk
At regional restaurant de Hofkaemer in Bergeijk, the Netherlands, 80% of the dishes on the menu are locally sourced. If you choose the tastes of the region menu or the regional indulgence menu, 100% of what is on your plate is local! Head chef Marnetta creates delicious contemporary dishes with the locally sourced, seasonal, ingredients like asparagus and strawberries. Read more »
Eetatelier in Houten
Eetatelier Houten is renowned for their creative dishes and unique atmosphere. It is a special place: a group of trained restaurant personnel, people with a developmental and/or intellectual disability, and their stewards work together to give you a relaxing and tastebud tingling evening. Read more »
Cuisinerie Mensinge in Roden
At the Cuisinerie Mensinge in Roden, in the north of the Netherlands, the most important ingredients are the organically grown local products. The traditional kitchen serves refined dishes with an excellent price to quality ratio. Everything is made in house up to and including the chocolate bonbons, which you can definitely taste. Head chef Harro Coster and hostess Anouk Folkerts actively seek out organic ingredients. Read more »
Hotel and Brasserie de Zwaan in Venray
The kitchen of de Zwaan in Venray, the Netherlands, is a spontaneous kitchen. Influenced by flavours from the four corners of the globe. On your plate you are treated to a culinary trip around the world. Crossing borders without losing sight of its roots, the French and Dutch kitchen. The stars of the show are the locally sourced ingredients, sustainable and organic. Read more »
Ibiza Retreats at Can Amonita
After exploring the magical beaches and Pure! restaurants of Ibiza it was time for even more relaxing during the awesome ‘Get Glowing’ event. A Yoga, Energy and Natural Well Being Retreat at the beautiful villa Can Amonita. Read more »
La Paloma in San Lorenzo
San Lorenzo, in the heartland of Ibiza, is a hamlet with a few houses, a school, a church, a bar and… La Paloma! It was recommended to me by guest blogger Jeannette Ooink, who dined at the restaurant during her stay on Ibiza. I visited lovely La Paloma in the afternoon and enjoyed an organic green tea with a sumptious chocolate brownie. Read more »
Wild Beets in Santa Gertrudis
Raw, vegan and plant-based are Wild Beets’ ingredients of choice. Wild Beets openend next to a Pilates studio in Sant Gertrudis. What a lovely combination! A healthy snack after your work out. Read more »
Passion in Santa Eulalia
I visited the newly opened Passion on the promenade in Santa Eulalia. Passion has five locations in Ibiza. They serve fresh and healthy smoothies, juices and salads. What do you think of this Green Goddess smoothie, made with almond milk and spinach? Read more »