Potato-cucumber soup is a true summer classic in our family. The secret behind this savoury soup is to first stir-fry the potatoes with the onions and to add the fresh cucumbers only in the last minutes. So two irresistible flavours melt together. potato-cucumber soup 1 tablespoon olive oil or ghee 1kg potatoes, peeled and diced 1 large, fresh cucumber, peeled, seeds removed and diced 1 onion, chopped 1 spring onion, thinly sliced vegetable stock, enough […]
Today I won’t supply you with an ingredient list because it’s entirely up to your taste buds which vegetables you choose for this simple dish. Simply cut them into bits of similar thickness (so that everything is ready at the same time), drizzle with olive oil, salt, pepper and chuck onto an oven pan in eye pleasing constellations. 200°C and about 20 minutes should do the trick. We had it with a goat camembert, which […]
Homemade Guacamole is an alltime favourite for summer days. It is super easy and fast to make, we serve it as a light lunch, as snack or as a dip for a barbecue. Yesterday we spread our guacamole on slices of rye bread and topped it with sardines. The avocado contains all 6 human nutritional needs in abundance: water, fat (essential natural fats), protein, natural sugar, vitamins (B,C, E and K) and minerals (potassium, calcium, […]
Imagine the humble banana and walnut bread without the decoration of those beautiful rhododendron blossoms! I’m sure Lady Furnival’s Daughter (this rhododendron has been named after her) would be delighted to lend some of her blossoms in return to being dedicated a delicious banana bread. Though, don’t eat the blossoms, rhododendron is a poisonous plant. I love to use the “Blankenburg” baking mould because the cute little crown can be […]
The ingredients for my garden soup are broccoli, carrots, fennel, red onions, tomatoes, spring onions and a sprig of lovage . lettuce, tomatoes, springs onions, radishes and grilled tofu
When I was searching the internet for a lemon tart recipe ( it should be quick, easy and the best ever) I found so many enticing pictures, I read so many recipes that I ended up combining my own experience as a home baker with a bunch of helpful advice from the blogosphere. For the topping: Thinly slice a lemon. Remove the seeds. In a small saucepan add 3 tbs sugar and half a cup […]
On the first Friday of each month Heidi from FoodieCrush shares her 5 favourite foodblogs. Have a look at these amazing pictures and recipes. This photo inspired me to go out with my camera searching for the most beautiful places to have a picnic. Knolling? Always. Be. Knolling. Daily Routines. How writers, artists and other interesting people organize their days. “The eight Chapters of Ramen”. If you love ramen, you’ll love this video about the […]
1. Preparing for our Menu in Orange I found these enticing images. 2. Ingenious Karl! I also want to shop in the Chanel Supermarket. 3. A little bit late, but nevertheless: 30 Oscar worthy recipes by Hayley Teater 4. I love noisli 5. A very helpful tool: the colourcode website Have a happy weekend!
Hi, dear readers, time is ripe and ready for a spring detox! This year I decided to live on fresh vegetable and fruit juice the biggest part of the detox week: juice/smoothie for breakfast, juices for lunch and teatime. For dinner I’ll skip the juice and have steamed vegetables instead, a creamy soup or a salad. No coffee, no dairy, no carbs. Lots of water and herbal teas. If you’d like to join me, you’ll […]