Category Archives: dinner / abendbrot
Nature has it wrapped: Curry coconut milk and veg soup
When you have a variety of vegetables bursting with colour on your plate, you know that there is a load of nutrition going down. Essentially, eating simple is key, as well as choosing foods that are in themselves the source
Nature has it wrapped: Curry coconut milk and veg soup
When you have a variety of vegetables bursting with colour on your plate, you know that there is a load of nutrition going down. Essentially, eating simple is key, as well as choosing foods that are in themselves the source
Black beans are la crème de la crème, cold or warm
Folic acid, magnesium, potassium and iron are essential to our diet and that is not all that black beans bring to our nutrition. Eat them to build new cells, energy and give your system the power to oxygenate itself. In
Black beans are la crème de la crème, cold or warm
Folic acid, magnesium, potassium and iron are essential to our diet and that is not all that black beans bring to our nutrition. Eat them to build new cells, energy and give your system the power to oxygenate itself. In
Golden falafel in green spinach fields
When the sun pushes aside the clouds left behind by spring and winter, and the warm air on your skin invites you to be outside, basking without much fuss; eating with your hands feels good. Falafel make a wonderful parcel.
Golden falafel in green spinach fields
When the sun pushes aside the clouds left behind by spring and winter, and the warm air on your skin invites you to be outside, basking without much fuss; eating with your hands feels good. Falafel make a wonderful parcel.
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
Simple and classic, two words that go together well: Os pementos de Padrón, uns pican e outros non
Simple and classic, two words that go together well: Os pementos de Padrón, uns pican e outros non At the banks of the Ulla and Sar Rivers in A Coruña, Northwestern Spain, Pimiento de Padrón, uns pican e outros non
Simple and classic, two words that go together well: Os pementos de Padrón, uns pican e outros non
Simple and classic, two words that go together well: Os pementos de Padrón, uns pican e outros non At the banks of the Ulla and Sar Rivers in A Coruña, Northwestern Spain, Pimiento de Padrón, uns pican e outros non
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
Ginger, Dates and Pork: a tasty spiral
Ginger, Dates and Pork: a tasty spiral The pairing of ginger, dates and pork is one to do over and over, and for this recipe sneaking or boldly admitting to adding garlic is nothing else than advocating for the sweetness
Ginger, Dates and Pork: a tasty spiral
Ginger, Dates and Pork: a tasty spiral The pairing of ginger, dates and pork is one to do over and over, and for this recipe sneaking or boldly admitting to adding garlic is nothing else than advocating for the sweetness
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
Arepas Andinas without Pisca: unwastefully-delicious-leftovers-soup tweak
Arepas Andinas without Pisca: un-wastefully-delicious-leftovers-soup tweak In the Venezuelan Andes, arepas, a traditional corn-dough-bread in the rest of the country, are made with wheat flour. Arepas Andinas are good to eat at any time and when it is cold accompanied
Arepas Andinas without Pisca: unwastefully-delicious-leftovers-soup tweak
Arepas Andinas without Pisca: un-wastefully-delicious-leftovers-soup tweak In the Venezuelan Andes, arepas, a traditional corn-dough-bread in the rest of the country, are made with wheat flour. Arepas Andinas are good to eat at any time and when it is cold accompanied
Vacherin: melted alpage over potatoes
Vacherin: melted alpage over potatoes During winter in the Jura Mountains, when the cows come down from the Alpine Tundra and there is not enough milk production to make Comté, pasteurised Vacherin Mont d’Or from Switzerland and unpasteurised Vacherin du
Vacherin: melted alpage over potatoes
Vacherin: melted alpage over potatoes During winter in the Jura Mountains, when the cows come down from the Alpine Tundra and there is not enough milk production to make Comté, pasteurised Vacherin Mont d’Or from Switzerland and unpasteurised Vacherin du
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
Homemade flatbread in a wink: Chapatis
Homemade flatbread in a wink: Chapatis Chapatis are one of the many basic flatbreads often made daily in North India homes. They are soft, easy to handle and can accompany a lot of foods. There is no specific rule for
Homemade flatbread in a wink: Chapatis
Homemade flatbread in a wink: Chapatis Chapatis are one of the many basic flatbreads often made daily in North India homes. They are soft, easy to handle and can accompany a lot of foods. There is no specific rule for
No gluten, no sugar, no lactose: Goat cheese & walnut tartelette
No gluten, no sugar, no lactose: Goat cheese & walnut tartelette I started working on this goat cheese and walnut tartelette recipe after learning that one of my customers could not eat fructose. Using an almond meal crust was quite
No gluten, no sugar, no lactose: Goat cheese & walnut tartelette
No gluten, no sugar, no lactose: Goat cheese & walnut tartelette I started working on this goat cheese and walnut tartelette recipe after learning that one of my customers could not eat fructose. Using an almond meal crust was quite
Almond meal tart dough: sweet super food
Almond meal tart dough: sweet super food Gluten free doughs have more to themselves than avoiding a dietary condition. An alternative approach is to think of using gluten free grains and nuts as bringing back nutritious and perhaps forgotten flours
Almond meal tart dough: sweet super food
Almond meal tart dough: sweet super food Gluten free doughs have more to themselves than avoiding a dietary condition. An alternative approach is to think of using gluten free grains and nuts as bringing back nutritious and perhaps forgotten flours
Herd & Ofen 