Be prepared for a big luxury chocolate bomb! Again inspired by patissier Eric Kayser’s Tartes et Gourmandises. I must confess, I changed two minor details of the original chocolate filling: 200g sugar to no sugar and 500ml cream to 50ml cream instead. It’s still an indulgence, promised! If someone is brave enough to try the original recipe let me know in the comments.. Tarte au Chocolat Noir et aux Noisettes for the dough: 250g tart dough with […]
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homemade granola 2 handful almonds 1 large handful dried mulberries (or dried apricots) 1 tablespoon coconut oil 8 Medjool dates 1 large handful dried goji berries 2 tablespoons honey 100g mixed seeds 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 100g rolled oats 100ml water Remove stones and hard ends from the dates and chop each into quarters. Place in a container along with the dried goji berries (if they are very dry and hard). Cover with the water leaving […]
Finally I hold in my hands French patissier Eric Kayser’s book Tartes et gourmandises, an insider’s tip among connoisseurs in matters of tarts and taste. After the first browsing through this whole lot of sweet delicacies I decided to bake each and every tart in my own kitchen and share the recipes with you. You will easily recognize the tartes et gourmandises by their French title on the image. Et voilá, number one, Tarte à la rhubarbe et à l’orange 300g tart dough with almonds […]
Tea Tree Essential Oil Melaleuca Alternifolia is a potent antimicrobial agent. Because of its ability to kill off bad bacteria and at the same time soothe inflamed skin, tea tree oil is perfect for gum and tooth care. After brushing my teeth I usually rub a drop into my gums and teeth. It also heals and soothes insect bites. Cloves Essential Oil Cloves essential oil is very powerful. Cloves are one of the highest valued antioxidants. […]
The popular Tuscan chocolate cake in a version for basic kitchen equipment: blender, cup and sense of proportion. If your measurements and blender velocity slightly differ from the below indicated, it’s not a big problem. The chocolate cake generously doesn’t mind it. Tuscan chocolate cake 200g chocolate 200g butter 3/4 cups flour 1 cup sugar 5-6 eggs, depending on the size Preheat the oven to 180°C and butter a 26cm baking form ( or 2 smaller baking […]
soba bowl with carrot and leek yields 3 servings 3 bundles of soba noodles 1 medium carrot, cut into fine strips 1 leek, cut into fine strips for the sauce: 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon Sambal Oelek 1 teaspoon brown sugar 1 lime, juiced 3 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce Wash and peel the carrot, continue using the peeler until the whole carrot is finely sliced. Wash the leek, cut it in half lengthwise […]
For Easter I wanted to present you with our favourite Tiramisu recipes. The classic recipe comes directly from Rome, to be precise from Fabrizio, a good family friend. The other one is a dairy free version I came up with so that my oldest daughter could enjoy it too! We made half of each recipe in the same dish, and in the end we sprinkled dark chocolate dots on one side to tell them apart later. […]
I never thought no-knead bread would turn out to be such a winner. It’s crust is simply divine. No kneading is requested, no machines, no fancy ingredients, very little effort – just a hot oven and a good planning, because there’s one essential ingredient – TIME. no-knead bread 3 cups flour 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon dry yeast 1 teaspoon sugar 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water In a large bowl combine flour, yeast, salt and sugar. Add […]