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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

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 […]

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

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. […]

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

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 […]

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

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]