Christmas time, cookie time. Yes having grown up in Germany practically obliges you to make typical German Christmas cookies. What you need 3 egg yolks 350g cold butter 200g sugar 4 spoons vanilla extract 200g grounded almonds (or 100g grounded almonds and 100g grounded hazelnuts) 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 400g flour How you do itContinue reading “Christmas Almond Cookies”
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Mulled & Spicy Golden Wine
It is freezing cold outside. Snow, wind, blizzards. So for anyone who need an express warm-up try our golden spicy mulled wine. It will warm you up in no time. What you need 1 bottle white wine 2 spoons brown sugar (to turn white wine into gold) 1 cinnamon cane 1 spoon cloves 1 smallContinue reading “Mulled & Spicy Golden Wine”
Chocolate Hazelnut Brioche
It is Thanksgiving and yeah, it is cold outside. So who does not want some rich and sweet chocolate hazlenut brioche to warm up? It is perfect to enjoy a cold autmn-winter day at home. Served with some hot coffee or tea while you wait your turkey to get done. What you need base 1Continue reading “Chocolate Hazelnut Brioche”
PORTILLO’s – Chicago, IL
Want to feel like a Gangster from the 30ies/40ies in Chicago and have a real good Hot Dog? Well then Portillo’s is a good choice (recommended also by all native citizens of Chicago). The good thing is that Portillo’s has various places all over the US, so you do not have to be in ChicagoContinue reading “PORTILLO’s – Chicago, IL”
AMERICAN AIRLINES – Business Long Haul
After trying first class on a domestic short haul route, it is time to try the equivalent one on a long haul one. Here it goes. Stats: Airline: American Airlines Flight(s): AA 740 (02/11/2017) Itinerary: PHL – MAD Aircraft: Airbus A330 – 300 What I had: Just after take off so hot roasted nutsContinue reading “AMERICAN AIRLINES – Business Long Haul”
2 Weeks in Australia
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AMERICAN AIRLINES – First domestic
Well you do not often get a chance to fly first class on a domestic route. But yeah this time I did Stats: Airline: American Airlines Flight(s): AA (08/10/2017) Itinerary: PHL – CLE Aircraft: Embraer 175 Pretzel Pete’s Salted Caramel Pretzels. Yeay! They were good
Ragú Alla Bolognese
Probably the best known sauce for pasta from Italy… Although ragú or “ragout” is actually French. French?!?! Yes the idea of making “ragout” or roasted spicy meat (this is the actual meaning of “ragout”) originated in France. It swiftly expanded to to the Emiglia-Romana area. There in the 19th century the ragú alla bolognese cameContinue reading “Ragú Alla Bolognese”
EMIRATES – Business Class
Coming home from Dubai. Of course, with Emirates. Emirates is known for their excellent service and their multicultural food. Stats: Airline: Emirates Flight(s): EK 185 (23/09/2017) Itinerary: DXB – BCN Aircraft: Airbus A380 – 800 What I had: The flight started in the morning, so the first thing on the table breakfast. Continental styleContinue reading “EMIRATES – Business Class”
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA – Economy Domestic
Well once you are in Australia you also have totravel around a little bit. The carrier this time Virgin Australia. Stats: Airline: Virgin Australia Flight(s): VA 327 (14/09/2017) Itinerary: MEL – BNE Aircraft: Boeing 737 – 800 What I had: Hummus with carrot stickies. I am very impressed. First time to get a health orientedContinue reading “VIRGIN AUSTRALIA – Economy Domestic”
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