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Maria Trebens Tee “Jahresmischung”

13. October 2025
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Drinks / Foraging

aus Maria Trebens Buch “Gesundheit aus der Apotheke Gottes” “Mit Beginn des Frühjahrs sollte man in die Natur hinausgehen und mit dem Sammeln von Kräutern beginnen. Den Anfang machen die ersten Blüten des Huflattichs, Schlusslicht sind die Rosenblätter, die man im Herbst sammelt.Die nachfolgenden Kräuter werden in der aufgezeigten Reihenfolge gesammelt und getrocknet und bilden im Herbst eine gesundheitsfördernde Teemischung, von der man täglich zum Abendessen eine Tasse trinkt. Einen gehäuften Teelöffel der Kräutermischung auf […]

apple and chocolate cake

8. October 2025
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Cakes + Cookies

apple and chocolate cake 150g butter100g sugar4 eggs, separated120g dark chocolate, grated1 teaspoon cinnamon2 tablespoons rum125g almonds, ground125g flour1 teaspoon baking powderapprox. 700g apples, peeled and diced150g dark chocolate glazesome walnut halves for decorating Whip the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff. Set aside. Beat butter, sugar and egg yolks until frothy. Mix in chocolate, rum, cinnamon, almonds, flour and baking powder. With a dough scraper fold in the diced apples. Finally […]

plum and red onion marmalade

22. September 2025
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Jams + Preserves

This marmalade goes with almost everything, but something magical happens when you add it to cheese. 400g plums400g red onions250g brown sugar1 tablespoon grainy mustard100ml balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon olive oilsalt and black pepper Chop the onions or cut into fine slices. Stone and quarter the plums. Drizzle the oil into a pan and place over medium heat. Add the onions, cover with a lid and cook for 10 minutes or until soft, stirring occasionally. Add […]

non toxic insect repellent made from walnut leaves and olive oil

28. August 2025
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DIY

Pick fresh walnut leaves, fill them into a glass jar and cover with olive oil. Let the mixture rest for two months in a sunny place in the garden or on a window sill. No worries if there are rainy or overcast days. It’ll work anyway. Strain the olive oil into the container of your choice, discard the leaves- that’s it. Your insect repellent is ready to use! I decided to melt a tiny amount […]

Perlkuchen

11. July 2025
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Cakes + Cookies

Wenn die Beeren reifen… Rührteig, frische Johannisbeeren mit süßem Eischnee obendrauf. Das Rezept der Schwestern aus der Abtei Fulda ruft Kindheitserinnerungen wach- von damals, als die Sommer noch heiß und endlos lang waren! Perlkuchen 100g Butter100g Zucker3 Eigelb200g Weizenvollkornmehl1 1/2 Teelöffel Backpulver1 Päckchen Vanillezucker12 Esslöffel Milch500g weiße, rote, schwarze Johannisbeeren Weiche Butter und Zucker schaumig rühren, Eigelb zugeben, dann die anderen Zutaten unterrühren. Den Teig auf ein Backblech oder in eine Backform streichen und bei […]

chilled watermelon & tomato soup with feta and pine nuts

10. July 2025
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Soups

700g watermelon, without rind1kg ripe tomatoes, with skin50ml olive oila small handful basil leaves 2 cloves garlic2 tablespoons red wine vinegarsalt, black pepper Cayenne pepper or chipotle Tabasco sauce to taste Basil leaves, chopped feta and roasted pine nuts for topping Throw the ingredients into your high speed blender and blend until they turn into a soft and silky liquid. Add cayenne pepper or Tabasco sauce to your liking. Top with chopped feta or mozzarella, […]

Caraway, oat and seed crispbread

17. May 2025
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Bread

caraway, oat and seed crispbread(yields 2 baking trays) from the book 26 grains by Alex Hely-Hutchinson 270g rolled oats315g mixed seeds, such as sunflower, pumpkin, flaxseeds, sesame seeds2 tablespoons caraway seeds2 tablespoons chia seeds1 teaspoon garlic flakes2 teaspoons sea salt3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted1 tablespoons maple syrup Preheat the oven to 180°C / fan 160°C/ gas mark 4 and line 2 baking trays with baking paper. Blitz 120g of the rolled oats in a food […]

ayurvedic cooking inspirations

13. May 2025
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Breakfast / Dinner / Lunch

brown rice + pearl barley + coconut breakfast You need 1 cup containing 1 tablespoon coconut flakes 1 tablespoon pearl barley (stimulates the break-down of fat in the cells) brown rice Transfer the dry ingredients to a pot. Add one cup of water and let the rice mixture soak for at least two hours or overnight. Add another cup of water, a pinch of salt, cook for approx. 30 minutes on low heat until the […]