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A beautiful grey plate with two parasol schitzel, braised red cabbage, cucumber salad, and potatoes. Fresh parasol mushrooms are presented around the plate.

Meaty Parasol Schnitzel (Mushrooms)

A rather special recipe for all fellow mushroom foragers today: parasol mushroom schnitzel. The parasol, which gets its name from its huge, umbrella-like head, is quite common from late summer to autumn here in Europe. It is a delicious edible mushroom, and usually, if you […]

The meal is served on a green wooden table: a loaf of bread with chestnut spread, sprinkled with fresh chopped chives. The bread lies on a green plate, next to it a used wooden knife. Behind is a green glass with water, a preserving jar with the chestnut spread, and a flat black bowl with the chopped chives; further in the background is a flat wooden bowl with a sliced loaf of bread and a green linen kitchen towel. Scattered around everything are fresh chestnuts in shells.

Chestnut Spread

You can make a lot of great recipes with chestnuts. From breads to sweet desserts, there are a ton of possibilities. Today, it’s time for a delicious savory chestnut spread! Chestnuts are naturally high in sugar, so when you add some vegetables and onions, the […]

A wooden chopping board with a whole chestnut loaf lies on a green wooden table. Behind it is a green kitchen towel. A few chestnuts and walnuts are scattered around it.

Chestnut Bread

We collected chestnuts this autumn, and I felt inspired to bake my first chestnut bread. The sweet, nutty taste of chestnuts is delicious. This chestnut bread is made from cooked, finely chopped chestnuts, spelt flour, flaxseed, and walnuts. A real treat fresh from the oven […]

Dinner is served, two soup bowls with chestnut soup and topping stand on a green wooden table surface. Both soup bowls have next to them a green patterned napkin with a golden spoon on top and a glass of white alkohlfree wine. Between the bowls is a small green bowl with pomegranate seeds and a golden teaspoon. On the green base are scattered chestnut leaves and whole chestnuts in shells.

Chestnut Soup

Kick off the fall soup season with this delicious chestnut soup. It warms you from the inside out, it is healthy, and fills you up. The spices and fruity topping of pomegranate seeds add an exotic touch. It tastes even better if you forage the […]

In the foreground, a piece of the Hummus Hazelnut Cake is served on a plate with a silver cake fork next to it. Under the plate, you can see a patterned napkin. On the right side stands a cup of coffee with a golden pattern print. Behind is a cake serving plate with the Hummus Haselnut Cake with a silver cake server. All are placed on a table cloth with a branch pattern on it. Hazelnuts and dried chickpeas are scattered around.

Hummus Hazelnut Cake

This Hummus Hazelnut Cake is delicious, energizing, protein-loaded, and super-healthy! I just love hummus. It is a staple in my diet – so why not introduce it to some desserts? It’s about time to create a sweet hummus cake for all the hummus lovers out […]

On a wooden base, there is a raffia mat on which two soup plates are placed. The plates are filled with Rose Hip Soup. Next to the plates are napkins with a floral pattern and a silver soup spoon. Rose hip twigs and rose hip fruits lie around the soup plates.

Rose Hip Soup

Rose hips embody the summer holidays to me. Especially in the late days of summer, the smell of rose hips is prominent at the North Sea costs and the first fruits are available as a little snack along the way. With the hope that a […]

Two servings of vegan mango lassi with mangos in the background and fresh mint as a garnish

Vegan Mango Lassi Recipe

Nothing is quite as refreshing as a mango lassi. It is creamy, sweet, rich, and just overall delicious. While traditional lassis are usually not vegan due to the addition of yogurt and milk, it is easy to make delicious lassis vegan. After some experimentation, I […]

There is a sea buckthorn popsicle on a small colourful plate. On the left is a patterned napkin. Behind the small plate is an orange serving plate with a lots of sea buckthorn popsicles. The plates are placed on a grass mat. Apricots and sea buckthorn berries are scattered on the yellow wooden base and the mat.

Sea Buckthorn Popsicles

Since we made our first sea buckthorn jam, we have been huge fans of the taste. This summer, I was curious to see what sea buckthorn popsicles would taste like! Knowing the intensity of this berry, I had to find a fruit partner that would […]

Two bowls of served buckwheat porridge, beautifully presented on a stone plate

Buckwheat Porridge (With Raspberries)

This buckwheat porridge is a delicious twist to your usual breakfast. It is simple and quick to make, and the buckwheat is a super healthy and satisfying alternative to oats. It has such a satisfying bite. Combined with some raspberries, this breakfast has all you […]

A small patterned plate with a plum popsicle stands in the foreground on a pink-colored base. Next to it is a napkin printed with floral motifs. Behind it is a large bowl with more plum popsicles. The plate and the bowl are surrounded by fresh plums, some are cut into slices.

Plum Popsicles

July to October is plum harvest season. Have you ever thought of making plum popsicles from fresh ripe plums? During the harvest, I first thought of making plum cake (German Plum Cake) or plum jam, but I had to try plum popsicles and was surprised […]

There is a protein popsicle on a green plate. On the left is a patterned napkin. On the other side is a small yellow-flowered plate with a small glass bowl filled with green spirulina powder. Behind it is a green serving plate with a lots of protein popsicles. Cashew nuts are scattered on the light green wooden base.

Protein Popsicles

Tofu, cashew nuts, oat flakes, and spirulina algae make these popsicles a protein bomb! Spinach as a vegetable and banana also contain some protein, especially for being veggies and fruit! These protein popsicles give you plenty of high-quality plant protein as a perfect guilt-free snack […]

On a bronze-colored background, a small patterned plate with a Halloween popsicle with pumpkin lies in the foreground. Next to it is a napkin printed with pumpkin motifs. Behind it is a larger plate with six more Halloween popsicles. Surrounded by slices of sliced Hokkaido pumpkin.

Pumpkin Popsicles (for Halloween)

Knock, knock ‘trick or treat’? This pumpkin popsicles are not for giving away at the door. But they make a great surprise dessert at a Halloween party or dinner. With the typical spices of pumpkin soup and a dash of orange flavor, this popsicle has […]

A Halloween sesame popsicle lies on a black plate with a gold rim. On the left-hand side and behind are napkins patterned with Halloween pumpkins. Beluga lentils are scattered on the black slate background.

Halloween Popsicles (with Sesame)

Who dares a scary dessert? These Halloween popsicles are perfect for the holiday season! They are made of sesame and lentils, yuck! It’s hard to believe, but the whole family here found them super tasty and interesting and voted them more than worthy of a […]