Back from a long walk through the Saxonian Switzerland a hearty and simple meal like baked celery root with olive oil and parmesan hits the right spot. celery root gratin(yields 4) 2 celeriacs200g parmesan, gratedolive oilsea salt and freshly grated black pepper Preheat oven to 200°C. Clean celeriacs, peel, halve and cut in fine slices Spread olive oil onto an oven-safe dish, start layering the celery slices in a fish-scale pattern.On each layer sprinkle olive […]
guest post by Loui A quick and easy recipe for the upcoming festive season! salted white chocolate oat cookies ingredients250g salted butter or normal butter with 1/2 tsp salt added1 tsp vanilla extract75g caster sugar30g brown sugar120g plain flour120g spelt or rye flour110g rolled oats120g white chocolate, roughly chopped how toPlace softened butter, sugar and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl and use a hand beater to mix until fluffy. Once fluffy, add spelt and […]
Bone broth 2 kg bones from a good source (marrow and knuckle)1 cup vinegarwater Place the bones in a 5l pot, fill completely with cold water and add the vinegar. Heat the water to a gentle boil and let it simmer slowly for 8 to 12 hours. The vinegar helps to extract the minerals from the bones. Let it cool and skim off the fat for further use. Discard the bones. Freeze small portions of […]
buckwheat and berry smoothie 200ml almond milk1/4 cup buckwheat , soaked in the almond milk for at least 30 minutes1 ripe bananafinely grated zest of 1/4 lemon1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract3 tablespoons berries fresh or frozen(strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, blueberries) Blend and enjoy!
Day 1 08:00 – 14:00 fruit, vegetables and salads 14:00 – 18:00 cedar nut milk After 18:00 nothing but water Day 2 All day until 18:00 nothing but water 18:00 – 20:00 fresh juice or some juicy fruit like orange or watermelon Day 3 08:00 – 13:00 fresh juice or cedar nut milk and fruit 13:00 – 18.00 fruit, vegetables and salads How to make cedar nut milk Blend1/3 cup cedar nuts1 tablespoon honey or […]
seed bread 140g seeds (e.g. 90g sunflower seeds, 15g pumpkin seeds, 10 g sesame seeds, 20g poppy seeds, 5g hemp seeds)90g linseeds ( can be replaced by lincake)150g rolled oats70g nuts, coarsely chopped3 tablespoons psyllium husks1 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon bread condiment 340ml water1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup80g butter or coconut oil In a bowl mix the dry ingredients thoroughly.Warm the water, add butter/oil and honey. Stir to combine.Quickly combine the wet and the dry […]
(an Ottolenghi inspired recipe) A quick and simple summer dish I often prepare for lunch as soon as the tomato season starts. Its deep and rich flavour comes from the olive oil which has been slowly sizzling together with chili, garlic, ginger and cilantro stems adopting their fragrance. This a technique Ottolenghi often uses. grilled tomatoes with chili, garlic and ginger(serves 2) 3 tablespoons olive oil1 mild red chili, sliced4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced1 piece […]
guest post by Loui Since moving to Brisbane in May 2024 I got to love the city already. Below you can find some of the reasons why I would always recommend visiting the city. 1. Amazing coffee, food and more Lune is a croissanterie founded by an aerospace engineer. The “spacy” croissanterie does not only offer sweet and savoury croissants but also great coffee. I always love the flat white.You can find Lune in the […]
the venue: hidden in the Ontarian woods at the bride’s parents’ place the mood: misty and enchanted the guests: friends and family came from Canada, the U.S., HongKong, Greece and Germany to celebrate Sara and Peter. There’s nothing better than extending the family! the food: a delightful variety of dishes, occasionally with a Canadian hint 🍁 (note to self: must urgently ask for the recipe of the homemade wedding cake. A lemony tiered masterpiece baked […]
Wipfel smoothie 1 small handful fresh spruce Wipfel1 generous tablespoon cedar nuts (can be replaced by cashews or any nut butter)a few fresh mint leaves1 medjool datemango or strawberries to your liking400 ml water Blend and enjoy!