Christmas is around the corner! Time for nibbling cookies and for looking back at the ending year – and indeed, a lot has happened, both in the world and in our life, since we last posted something on this blog in February. For us, and […]
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Spaghetti Squash with Truffled Pasta after a Winter’s Walk
So here we are again in February – the new year is aldready running for some weeks, and we hope that all of you had a good start in 2019. Over here, we are still in the midst of winter, and we hope that your […]

Book Review and Recipe: Geniale Getreideküche & Vegan Herb Butter with Grünkern
We hope that you have a lovely pre-Christmas time and enjoy yourselves with coffee and cake and all the nice things this time of the year has to offer. We haven’t been around for a long while since sometimes the offline life with family and […]

Aquafaba Mousse au Chocolat Tart and an Afternoon at an English Landscape Garden
A sunny afternoon at a lovely park and a beautiful cake have a lot in common – they make us feel at home in this very moment, wherever it may be. We take you with us today for a summer walk at one of the most lovely spots that we know in my old home town, the Oldenburg castle garden, and of course there will be coffee and cake as well. Join us for vegan Mousse au chocolat cake made with aquafaba – a dessert marrying the historic and the present as well as the aristocratic and the down-to-earth.

Alpine Snack Platter with Parsnip Spread and Oven-Baked Beetroot
A few days ago, we shared our short hiking trip to the Bavarian Alps with you, a wonderful autumnal weekend to remember. Of course, we have been inspired regarding food as well – is there any chance that traveling could not have that affect on […]

Pearl Barley Risotto with Pumpkin, King Oyster Mushrooms, Turnips, and Quince Compote
Autumn is here! We love this season like no other time of the year, from golden sunny days to stormy and rainy afternoons when it’s so cozy inside with a cup of hot tea. This year, the tomato plants on the balcony are a bit […]