Hi everyone! I'm Denisa, but my nickname is Toucan. I come from the Czech Republic, and I love cooking. Welcome to my world!
Website under reconstruction ...
Progress depends entirely on the length of my three children's afternoon naps versus the sheer volume of their demands when they are wide awake.
I am working hard to create a modern, better, and organized website. Currently, I am battling between writing recipes and fulfilling my kids' requests (food, games, potty breaks, and snuggles) at a ratio of about 1:87.
But I promise the result will be worth it—and definitely tidier than my kitchen counter!
And one more important thing. To not lose my head (and your messages) in this chaos, I decided to move all communication to one place. If you have any questions regarding a recipe, or if you want to share your cooking result with me, please contact me on my Instagram account Cook with Toucan. I am not able to check comments here on the website regularly, but I am active on Instagram and I will be happy to help you there.
January 2026 – Germination of Cucumbers, Chillies, and Peppers
It is January. As the Key Manager for the home gardening division, I am starting to feel the breeze of the new season. Key Stakeholders are starting to raise requirements: "Mommy, we have to plant cucumbers already," (older son); "You have to plant the chillies you pickled in autumn, they were super," (husband); "We would also like to grow something this year and we need seedlings," (three neighbours). I feel that this is a clear Request for Proposal for starting „The Gardening 2026“ project.
2026-02-02 | Section: Garden
Stewed Chicken with Onion, Carrots, and Cream
This project usually initiates the moment Junior Stakeholders (the twins) detect the sound of a carrot peeler. The "HELP" protocol is immediately activated. In practice, this means: Stakeholders getting underfoot, scraps flying around the bin (intentionally, of course, as part of cleanup training), and a single audio loop playing in the kitchen over and over again: 'I am a cowboy!' (from the wooden rocking horse).
2026-01-11 | Section: Chicken & Poultry
Spaghetti with Roasted Peppers, Tomatoes, and Leek (My Son’s Favorite)
This project was initiated based on a direct requirement from a Key Stakeholder (my four-year-old son). The Request for Proposal was clear: „Mommy, I want spaghetti with tomatoes, peppers, and leek.“
2026-01-07 | Section: Fish & Light Meals
