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Savory jackfruit pie is served on a beautifully set table with green patterned plates. The pie has a crispy golden crust and a rich, hearty filling with jackfruit, carrots, and mushrooms. Glasses of non-alcoholic wine, fresh herbs, and vintage-style decor create a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Empty, shiny silver tins in the background are reminiscent of the pie's creator, the tin shape.

Savory Jackfruit Pie

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Does a savory jackfruit pie sound delicious? It does, and it is! This recipe is quite funky. I used empty tins as a makeshift mold, which gives these jackfruit pies their unique appearance. You can just as easily use a regular tart pan for a […]

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A cosy coffee moment with vegan almond biscotti with orange and marzipan. A cappuccino with milk foam stands on a silver tray, paired with a crispy biscotti with an almond and marzipan filling. In the background is a glass of freshly baked biscotti, next to it is an orange, an Italian travel guide, a vase of white tulips, a pen and postcards. On the wall in the background are grey patterned tiles.

Vegan Almond Biscotti with Orange and Marzipan

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These delicious cookies originate from Italy, where they are called Cantuccini. Traditionally, they are made with roasted almonds, but this variation includes marzipan pieces and freshly grated orange zest. The dough is baked three times. First, as a long roll, then sliced and baked again […]

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On an orange tablecloth with wheat and oat straw motifs stands a preserving jar with the preserved oranges inside. Behind it is organic orange. In the foreground are two halved peeled oranges peel and a twig of rosmarin.

Preserved Oranges

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Preserved oranges are an easy way to capture the unique flavor of oranges while adding a kick! After fermentation in the preserving jar, you’ll always have a supply in your fridge. They’re so nice! I can’t imagine my kitchen without preserved lemons, which made me […]

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Festively arranged Christmas teatime, with a red tablecloth, a candle, fir branches and decorative elements. In the foreground is a glass teacup with lemon and a cinnamon stick in the tea. On the glass saucer is a cinnamon star leaning against the teacup. Next to it is a paper napkin with a Christmas pattern. Behind it is a wooden plate with more cinnamon stars. Almonds and hazelnuts are scattered all around. Three metal star cookie cutters are scattered around the plate.

Cinnamon Star Cookies

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Christmas season is cookie-baking season! There is one specific kind of cookie that should never be missing from our festive cookie plate: the cinnamon star cookie, a traditional Christmas cookie here in Germany. They are made with lots of nuts and topped with white icing. […]

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Festive gingerbread cookies decorated with vegan icing, served on a holiday-themed plate alongside two cups of hot cocoa, surrounded by warm fairy lights and Christmas ornaments.

Gingerbread Cookies

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Gingerbread cookies are so wonderfully spicy and crispy! They taste absolutely delicious and are a classic treat during the Christmas season. With the warm flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg, these cookies will fill your kitchen with the coziest smell. During Christmastime, it’s always fun […]

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On an orange tablecloth with wheat and oat straw motifs stands a preserving jar with the lemon slices inside. Behind it is a yellow bowl with organic lemons. Around it are lemons, in the foreground a halved lemon peel and a piece of curling lemon peel.

Preserved Lemons

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Preserved lemons are a classic old preservation recipe. They are not meant to be eaten pure, as they are far too salty. But in small doses, they are such an enrichment to dishes! Now that I know how good they are, I always want to […]

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A plate of homemade Dubai-style chocolate truffles, coated in dark chocolate and topped with pistachio halves and chopped pistachios. The truffles are served on a golden striped plate, placed on a rich, gold-patterned tablecloth. In the background, a glass of tea in a golden holder and additional truffles on a separate plate add warmth and charm to the setting. Scattered pistachios and a decorative napkin complete the inviting scene.

Dubai Chocolate Truffles

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These Dubai chocolate truffles are not only delicious but also incredibly easy to make. No need for special praline molds, just two teaspoons will do the trick. At first, I thought the Dubai-hype made another post about Dubai chocolate completely unnecessary. But I’ve been thinking […]

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A slice of traditional Italian Castagnaccio on a decorative green plate, topped with pine nuts and rosemary, served with a cup of coffee on a vibrant green tablecloth adorned with chestnuts and walnuts.

Castagnaccio

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Castagnaccio is a flat, firm cake that falls somewhere between fruit bread and an energy bar. It’s incredibly healthy, packed with nutritients, and makes an excellent snack -whether at the office or on the go- as a compact source of energy. Thanks to its firm […]

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The snack is served on a green wooden table: a loaf of bread with créme de marrons. The bread lies on a brown plate. Behind is cup of coffee and a preserving jar with the créme de marrons. Further in the background is a flat wooden bowl with a sliced loaf of bread and a orange linen kitchen towel. Scattered around everything are fresh chestnuts in shells.

Crème de Marrons

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Crème de marrons is a classic French chestnut spread that captures the essence of autumn in every spoonful. With its sweet, nutty flavor and creamy texture, crème de marrons is perfect for spreading on bread (maybe even with our chestnut bread). Chestnuts are naturally sweet, […]

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