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Salted Eggs: Yes I am bored of the same three veggies at every supermarket, it is bollox.
Salted Eggs: Yes I am bored of the same three veggies at every supermarket, it is bollox. A spontaneous shop for duck eggs is not the wow of conversation with friends or a regular find at supermarkets in Berlin. It
Salted Eggs: Yes I am bored of the same three veggies at every supermarket, it is bollox.
Salted Eggs: Yes I am bored of the same three veggies at every supermarket, it is bollox. A spontaneous shop for duck eggs is not the wow of conversation with friends or a regular find at supermarkets in Berlin. It
Food out of the box: Summer balcony grilled beef with tangy sauce
Food out of the box: Summer balcony grilled beef with tangy sauce There is more than saving money and time in making home-boxed-lunches. Preparing them can be the beginning of our inward journey into the following day. In my case,
Food out of the box: Summer balcony grilled beef with tangy sauce
Food out of the box: Summer balcony grilled beef with tangy sauce There is more than saving money and time in making home-boxed-lunches. Preparing them can be the beginning of our inward journey into the following day. In my case,
I heard cabbage had a bad rap: Braising a Chinese/Napa Cabbage
I heard cabbage had a bad rap: Braising a Chinese/Napa Cabbage I reckon there is some truth to Cabbage’s bad rap. Taking that thought a bit further, there are so many delicacies made with cabbage: Kimchi, Sauerkraut, Red Cabbage Slaw,
I heard cabbage had a bad rap: Braising a Chinese/Napa Cabbage
I heard cabbage had a bad rap: Braising a Chinese/Napa Cabbage I reckon there is some truth to Cabbage’s bad rap. Taking that thought a bit further, there are so many delicacies made with cabbage: Kimchi, Sauerkraut, Red Cabbage Slaw,
Jook – Zhōu – Congee: poor man’s rice porridge, or this makes you well?
Jook – Zhōu – Congee: poor man’s rice porridge, or this makes you well? Congee, as it is better known in English is a rice porridge from Asia. Its name varies by country, region or language and the list of
Jook – Zhōu – Congee: poor man’s rice porridge, or this makes you well?
Jook – Zhōu – Congee: poor man’s rice porridge, or this makes you well? Congee, as it is better known in English is a rice porridge from Asia. Its name varies by country, region or language and the list of
One storey, another and perhaps a few more: Steamed Lime Chicken with its Summer Friend the Courgette.
One storey, another and perhaps a few more: Steamed Lime Chicken with its Summer Friend the Courgette. Delicate flavours, smooth and intricate textures, tender shapes and innumerable ingredients draw together the palates of China. One cannot speak of just one
One storey, another and perhaps a few more: Steamed Lime Chicken with its Summer Friend the Courgette.
One storey, another and perhaps a few more: Steamed Lime Chicken with its Summer Friend the Courgette. Delicate flavours, smooth and intricate textures, tender shapes and innumerable ingredients draw together the palates of China. One cannot speak of just one
Fine lines, fine cracks: six perfectly individual and fragrant boiled eggs
Fine lines, fine cracks: six perfectly individual fragrant boiled eggs Some things are so old that they are not questioned in speaking. Cooking with tea is an unquestioned tradition in China and other parts of Asia and tea eggs and
Fine lines, fine cracks: six perfectly individual and fragrant boiled eggs
Fine lines, fine cracks: six perfectly individual fragrant boiled eggs Some things are so old that they are not questioned in speaking. Cooking with tea is an unquestioned tradition in China and other parts of Asia and tea eggs and
No earth, just water and a couple of days: home-grown food
No earth, just water and a couple of days: home-grown food What you need: Almost any edible plant seed can be used: beet, spinach, soya-beans, mung beans, fenugreek, alfalfa, lentil, radish, and grains for example. Easy to find in health
No earth, just water and a couple of days: home-grown food
No earth, just water and a couple of days: home-grown food What you need: Almost any edible plant seed can be used: beet, spinach, soya-beans, mung beans, fenugreek, alfalfa, lentil, radish, and grains for example. Easy to find in health
The silver of the sea, aromatised smokers and its foraging friends.
The silver of the sea, aromatised smokers and its foraging friends. Smoked fish is a distinguished taste of the Baltic Sea and a traditional cooking method that before the fridge and freezer had merely preserving purposes. Nowadays, to our advantage,
The silver of the sea, aromatised smokers and its foraging friends.
The silver of the sea, aromatised smokers and its foraging friends. Smoked fish is a distinguished taste of the Baltic Sea and a traditional cooking method that before the fridge and freezer had merely preserving purposes. Nowadays, to our advantage,
What a delight: Asparagus and spring
What a delight: Asparagus and spring April brings many good things to northern Europe and one that marks the start of this celebratory season in Germany is Spargelsaison or Spargelzeit (asparagus season or asparagus time), which I will dare to
What a delight: Asparagus and spring
What a delight: Asparagus and spring April brings many good things to northern Europe and one that marks the start of this celebratory season in Germany is Spargelsaison or Spargelzeit (asparagus season or asparagus time), which I will dare to
Cleaning tentacled sea monsters: Squid
Cleaning tentacled sea monsters: Squid Frequently when squid are fished out of marine water they are frozen on the spot. Therefore, a lot or most of the squid that arrives to market and to our table has been previously frozen.
Cleaning tentacled sea monsters: Squid
Cleaning tentacled sea monsters: Squid Frequently when squid are fished out of marine water they are frozen on the spot. Therefore, a lot or most of the squid that arrives to market and to our table has been previously frozen.
Tentacled sea monsters swimming with green friends
Tentacled sea monsters swimming with green friends Cuttlefish, like squid, are to the sea what grasshoppers, or more closely snails, are to the grass food chain. If you like eating any of the above then your (reduced cholesterol) protein intake
Tentacled sea monsters swimming with green friends
Tentacled sea monsters swimming with green friends Cuttlefish, like squid, are to the sea what grasshoppers, or more closely snails, are to the grass food chain. If you like eating any of the above then your (reduced cholesterol) protein intake
Homemade Cheese: as easy as it gets
Homemade Cheese: as easy as it gets It might sound wrong, but a rush of smiles will take over when you see milk curdle for the first time and it is of your doing, of course. Making fresh white cheese
Homemade Cheese: as easy as it gets
Homemade Cheese: as easy as it gets It might sound wrong, but a rush of smiles will take over when you see milk curdle for the first time and it is of your doing, of course. Making fresh white cheese
“egg is to cooking as the articles are to speech” ¹: Tortilla de Patatas is as beer to a swell time.
“egg is to cooking as the articles are to speech” ¹: Tortilla de Patatas is as beer to a swell time. Subtly speaking, eggs pop up quite frequently in cookery as the ingredients scrapbook glue, the binders for our palate
“egg is to cooking as the articles are to speech” ¹: Tortilla de Patatas is as beer to a swell time.
“egg is to cooking as the articles are to speech” ¹: Tortilla de Patatas is as beer to a swell time. Subtly speaking, eggs pop up quite frequently in cookery as the ingredients scrapbook glue, the binders for our palate
The story of a true pair: Pear and Chocolate Ganache Tart
My rapport with Chocolate Ganache started with an Arabica Chocolate Tart laced with gold leaf. The smooth intensity melting in my palette stopped my urge to chew, letting the tart cover my mouth with tingles and pulls of flavour. But
The story of a true pair: Pear and Chocolate Ganache Tart
My rapport with Chocolate Ganache started with an Arabica Chocolate Tart laced with gold leaf. The smooth intensity melting in my palette stopped my urge to chew, letting the tart cover my mouth with tingles and pulls of flavour. But
Masala spice and all things nice
Masala is simply a spice blend Masala translated to English literally means -a blend of aromatic spices. There are many variations to Masala which is typically used as an ingredient to add flavour to a dish, for instance: wet masalas,
Masala spice and all things nice
Masala is simply a spice blend Masala translated to English literally means -a blend of aromatic spices. There are many variations to Masala which is typically used as an ingredient to add flavour to a dish, for instance: wet masalas,
Production: a couple of winter soups – Produktion: ein paar Winter-Suppen
Production: a couple of winter soups – Produktion: ein paar Winter-Suppen
Production: a couple of winter soups – Produktion: ein paar Winter-Suppen
Production: a couple of winter soups – Produktion: ein paar Winter-Suppen
Hallacas Caraqueñas: a Venezuelan Christmas tradition
Hallacas Caraqueñas: a Venezuelan Christmas tradition Hallacas originated in Venezuela during colonial times. It is a dish that has evolved into several regional versions in the country, and apparently owes its making to the church, who’s catholic priests requested gratitude
Hallacas Caraqueñas: a Venezuelan Christmas tradition
Hallacas Caraqueñas: a Venezuelan Christmas tradition Hallacas originated in Venezuela during colonial times. It is a dish that has evolved into several regional versions in the country, and apparently owes its making to the church, who’s catholic priests requested gratitude
Mustard Rack of Lamb with glazed shallots and tomatoes
Mustard Rack of Lamb with glazed shallots and tomatoes An excuse to shop for a rack of lamb in Berlin can be, by the skin of your teeth, a full on project. I naughtily call it -creative exercise- as it
Mustard Rack of Lamb with glazed shallots and tomatoes
Mustard Rack of Lamb with glazed shallots and tomatoes An excuse to shop for a rack of lamb in Berlin can be, by the skin of your teeth, a full on project. I naughtily call it -creative exercise- as it
Pilzzeit!
Pilz Sammlen in Berliner Wald, Herbst 2013. Danke schön Jana, Jens, Ruby und Melanie für die tolles Unterricht Pilzseminare Berlin-Brandenburg PILZZEIT!!!!
Pilzzeit!
Pilz Sammlen in Berliner Wald, Herbst 2013. Danke schön Jana, Jens, Ruby und Melanie für die tolles Unterricht Pilzseminare Berlin-Brandenburg PILZZEIT!!!!
Flores de Calabaza rebozadas – Gebratene Zucchiniblüten
Flores de Calabaza rebozadas – Gebratene Zucchiniblüten [auf Deutsch siehen unten] Berlin summer is full throttle, the sun peeks into your window at about 3:30 and lingers beautifully into the evening on the longest days until about 23:30. The joy
Flores de Calabaza rebozadas – Gebratene Zucchiniblüten
Flores de Calabaza rebozadas – Gebratene Zucchiniblüten [auf Deutsch siehen unten] Berlin summer is full throttle, the sun peeks into your window at about 3:30 and lingers beautifully into the evening on the longest days until about 23:30. The joy
Markthalle Neun
[auf Deutsch siehen unten] Markthalle Neun: immer Freitag und Samstag! In 1891, the Kreuzberg Eisenbahnmarkthalle [Railway Market Hall] was opened and named Markthalle 9. Then, it was one of Berlin’s new 14 covered markets, which replaced the 20 or so
Markthalle Neun
[auf Deutsch siehen unten] Markthalle Neun: immer Freitag und Samstag! In 1891, the Kreuzberg Eisenbahnmarkthalle [Railway Market Hall] was opened and named Markthalle 9. Then, it was one of Berlin’s new 14 covered markets, which replaced the 20 or so
Cocolo in English is heart
[auf Deutsch siehen unten] Cocolo Ramen [cocolo in English is heart] This Ramen Bar is a place to warm your heart in Berlin MItte. It is small, opens daily from 18:00 and expect a queue as soon as the red
Cocolo in English is heart
[auf Deutsch siehen unten] Cocolo Ramen [cocolo in English is heart] This Ramen Bar is a place to warm your heart in Berlin MItte. It is small, opens daily from 18:00 and expect a queue as soon as the red
Prinzessinnengärten
[auf Deutsch siehen unten] Prinzessinnengärten: Urban Agriculture There are quite a few places in the world that have gone through a lot of change, Berlin is one of them. It’s distinct transformative style is quiet, kind and something like a
Prinzessinnengärten
[auf Deutsch siehen unten] Prinzessinnengärten: Urban Agriculture There are quite a few places in the world that have gone through a lot of change, Berlin is one of them. It’s distinct transformative style is quiet, kind and something like a
Herd & Ofen 