Category Archives: seasonal / saisonabhängig
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
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.
A good fermented friend will shine in your energy and health
Making small batches of Sauerkraut at home is very simple. The keyword is cleanliness. Start on a clean cutting board, with a clean knife, a clean bowl, a clean jar for fermentation and storage and clean hands. There is no
A good fermented friend will shine in your energy and health
Making small batches of Sauerkraut at home is very simple. The keyword is cleanliness. Start on a clean cutting board, with a clean knife, a clean bowl, a clean jar for fermentation and storage and clean hands. There is no
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,
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
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
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
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
Purple dimples in a cloud of dough: a favourite in Deutschland
Purple dimples in a cloud of dough: a favourite in Deutschland Plum cake is a classic in germany together with gooseberry-rhubarb cake, apple cake and the list is long. Without going much further, plums are in season in Autumn, they
Purple dimples in a cloud of dough: a favourite in Deutschland
Purple dimples in a cloud of dough: a favourite in Deutschland Plum cake is a classic in germany together with gooseberry-rhubarb cake, apple cake and the list is long. Without going much further, plums are in season in Autumn, they
Hoisting stamina during days short of light: Chicken liver pâté
Hoisting stamina during days short of light: Chicken liver pâté Offal has its lovers and haters and chicken liver pâté is one concoction that will often get a good wince. Chicken livers are a delicate and inexpensive morsel, generous from
Hoisting stamina during days short of light: Chicken liver pâté
Hoisting stamina during days short of light: Chicken liver pâté Offal has its lovers and haters and chicken liver pâté is one concoction that will often get a good wince. Chicken livers are a delicate and inexpensive morsel, generous from
Ouefs en cocotte: time to warm up from the inside out
Ouefs en cocotte: time to warm up from the inside out Mid Autumn adds a good spell onto having a warm breakfast. Turning on the oven, warming up the kitchen, warming up your belly and getting the golden yolk to
Ouefs en cocotte: time to warm up from the inside out
Ouefs en cocotte: time to warm up from the inside out Mid Autumn adds a good spell onto having a warm breakfast. Turning on the oven, warming up the kitchen, warming up your belly and getting the golden yolk to
All Saints to All Souls, time for Panellets
Panellets for All Saints and All Souls On 1 November, All Saints holiday -Castanyada- is celebrated in Catalunya, Spain, to chestnuts, panellets, sweet potato and dried fruits, accompanied with sweet wine -moscatell-. These are ate and drunk to the bells
All Saints to All Souls, time for Panellets
Panellets for All Saints and All Souls On 1 November, All Saints holiday -Castanyada- is celebrated in Catalunya, Spain, to chestnuts, panellets, sweet potato and dried fruits, accompanied with sweet wine -moscatell-. These are ate and drunk to the bells
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
Taking the reds of late summer through Autumn – Red Currant infused vinegar
Red Currant Infused Vinegar It is easy to add flavour to your larder with infused vinegars, and because of the base ingredient the shelf life is long and does not require refrigeration. Vinegar is a good kitchen medium that can
Taking the reds of late summer through Autumn – Red Currant infused vinegar
Red Currant Infused Vinegar It is easy to add flavour to your larder with infused vinegars, and because of the base ingredient the shelf life is long and does not require refrigeration. Vinegar is a good kitchen medium that can
Fried sage leaves: a cracking crisp – gebratene Salbeiblätter: ein knuspriges Vergnügen
[auf Deutsch siehen unten] Fried sage leaves: a cracking crisp As easy as it gets! Ingredients fresh sage leaves olive oil Method Heat up olive oil in a pan until shimmering. Drop in the sage leaves one at a time
Fried sage leaves: a cracking crisp – gebratene Salbeiblätter: ein knuspriges Vergnügen
[auf Deutsch siehen unten] Fried sage leaves: a cracking crisp As easy as it gets! Ingredients fresh sage leaves olive oil Method Heat up olive oil in a pan until shimmering. Drop in the sage leaves one at a time
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!!!!
The East Frisian tea ceremony – die ostfriesische Teezeremonie
[auf Deutsch siehen unten] Enjoyment and tradition – The East Frisian tea ceremony Tea enjoys an outstanding position in East Frisia where normally about ten times more tea is consumed per capita than the rest of Germany. In East Frisia
The East Frisian tea ceremony – die ostfriesische Teezeremonie
[auf Deutsch siehen unten] Enjoyment and tradition – The East Frisian tea ceremony Tea enjoys an outstanding position in East Frisia where normally about ten times more tea is consumed per capita than the rest of Germany. In East Frisia
Basil: A Super-Summer-Plant and a Super-Food – Basilikum: Eine Super-Sommer-Pflanze und ein Super-Food
[auf Deutsch siehen unten] Basil: A Super-Summer-Plant and a Super-Food Not trying to foresee or call the only natural…Autumn to come, but it might be the right time to make use of the leaves that are left on your Basil
Basil: A Super-Summer-Plant and a Super-Food – Basilikum: Eine Super-Sommer-Pflanze und ein Super-Food
[auf Deutsch siehen unten] Basil: A Super-Summer-Plant and a Super-Food Not trying to foresee or call the only natural…Autumn to come, but it might be the right time to make use of the leaves that are left on your Basil
Prawn ceviche in orange juice – Garnelen Ceviche in Orangensaft
[auf Deutsch siehen unten] Prawn ceviche in orange juice: purple lace in an orange sea of pink flowers Ceviche de camarón en zumo de naranja is one of the many variations of citrus cured seafood dishes that are typical to
Prawn ceviche in orange juice – Garnelen Ceviche in Orangensaft
[auf Deutsch siehen unten] Prawn ceviche in orange juice: purple lace in an orange sea of pink flowers Ceviche de camarón en zumo de naranja is one of the many variations of citrus cured seafood dishes that are typical to
Fava Beans: young glistening green dots / Fava Bohnen: glitzernde, frische grüne Punkte
[auf Deutsch siehen unten] Fava Beans: young glistening green dots Vicia fava, or Broad Beans, is an ancient crop originally cultivated in Anatolia and the Mediterranean. This old ingredient prevails in cookery world wide, is easy to grow in the
Fava Beans: young glistening green dots / Fava Bohnen: glitzernde, frische grüne Punkte
[auf Deutsch siehen unten] Fava Beans: young glistening green dots Vicia fava, or Broad Beans, is an ancient crop originally cultivated in Anatolia and the Mediterranean. This old ingredient prevails in cookery world wide, is easy to grow in the
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
Preserved Lemons: two years on – Eingelegte Zitronen: zwei Jahre später
[auf Deutsch siehen unten] Preserved Lemons: two years on Preserved lemons, although cured in salt and lemon juice taste of sweet present citrus. The fermentation leaves the salt flavour behind and brings forth, with a magic tang, the accompanying ingredients
Preserved Lemons: two years on – Eingelegte Zitronen: zwei Jahre später
[auf Deutsch siehen unten] Preserved Lemons: two years on Preserved lemons, although cured in salt and lemon juice taste of sweet present citrus. The fermentation leaves the salt flavour behind and brings forth, with a magic tang, the accompanying ingredients
Tandoori Masala: puts cinnamon into the mix
[auf Deutsch siehen unten] Tandoori Masala: puts cinnamon into the mix I jotted down the recipe for Tandoori Masala in Loni’s kitchen in Silicon Valley. Loni grew up in Idaho surrounded by potatoes, was married Baraht, a Sindhi whose mother
Tandoori Masala: puts cinnamon into the mix
[auf Deutsch siehen unten] Tandoori Masala: puts cinnamon into the mix I jotted down the recipe for Tandoori Masala in Loni’s kitchen in Silicon Valley. Loni grew up in Idaho surrounded by potatoes, was married Baraht, a Sindhi whose mother
Blossom infused vinegar: encouraging your herbs to grow more
[auf Deutsch siehen unten] Blossom infused vinegar: encouraging your herbs to grow more When the warmer days set in, herbs quickly respond to the sun and the warm air. The blooms appear and provide delicate aromas when infused in vinegar.
Blossom infused vinegar: encouraging your herbs to grow more
[auf Deutsch siehen unten] Blossom infused vinegar: encouraging your herbs to grow more When the warmer days set in, herbs quickly respond to the sun and the warm air. The blooms appear and provide delicate aromas when infused in vinegar.
Herd & Ofen 