Fun & Famous
17 QUICK QUESTIONS FOR MILJUSCHKA WITZENHAUSEN
Let me start by saying that I have been a fan of Miljus for years. Her humor, down-to-earthness, and especially the absurdly appetizing recipes she manages to concoct every time. I had the best yogurt of my life in her kitchen because, yes, she has quite a knack for filling her guests up right away. Do you hear me complaining? Yesterday was the launch of her second book ‘Lekker Miljuschka’ and HELLO, I am in the acknowledgments. Check here the proof. So I did a little dance, pulled out my bucket list to put a big fat line through the section In the book acknowledgments from a cool person and I can now die peacefully. You understand that.
Anyway, just a little glimpse of the festive launch: the glasses clinked, there was laughter, speeches, and - duh - tasting. And in all the hustle, I quickly pulled Miljus aside for a mini-interview. Because we are of course super curious about what she will conjure up for Christmas, what she last paid for, and which dish from the book will blow everyone away. Ready? Here we go!
Your favorite restaurant?
“Café Bern in Amsterdam. The food is always good and always the same. And they have the best cheese soufflé.”
What should every woman do at least once in her life?
“Going on vacation alone. For a thousand reasons a good idea.”
What is the best advice you've ever received?
“Everyone is in the bathroom, so don’t worry. Be yourself.”
Which ingredient do you use most often?
“Maldon salt.”
What else is on your bucket list?
“A visit to Vietnam and producing myself.”
Who do you enjoy following the most on Instagram?
“Pie Aerts, for my daily dose of travel inspiration.”
“Don’t be eye candy, be soul food.”
“Not exciting at all: groceries.”
“Oh, how terrible. A bucket of hot wings at KFC!”
“A work pants, a fleece sweater (yeah, horror for you guys haha), and of course my orange jacket.”
“Uh, difficult. Leggings? Haha, I live in those things.”
The best recipe from your new book?
“Passion fruit cheesecake.”
And which recipe makes your kids the happiest?
“They think escargots are awesome, just like duck, but I always score points with Ninja Turtle pasta.”
“Simple: my father.”
“My mother.”
Your favorite quote?
“Don’t be eye candy, be soul food.”
Who is on your guest list for the ideal dinner?
“Everyone who loves food made with love.”
“That my life would look like it does now.”
“Everything will eventually hang, be happy with yourself now.”
The most beautiful gift you have ever received?
“My kids from Mother Nature.”
Your favorite chef?
“London Loy.”
And finally, what’s on your menu for Christmas?
“Hmm, I will be in Asia then, but no idea where, haha. But definitely something deliciously spicy.”
