Christmas Hazelnut Cookies

Gosh…this time I am quite late to post the first Christmas recipe. It is December 11th and everybody is already in the Christmas rush. So, I guess I get started with the first time. This time we feature a traditional German recipe for typical Christmas cookies or also known as “Plätzchen”.   What you need:Continue reading “Christmas Hazelnut Cookies”

Economy Class – KLM

Flying to Amsterdam. So the chances were pretty high to fly with KLM, Netherlands’ national airline. And so it was. Stats: Airline: KLM Cityhopper Flight: KL 1964 (02/11/2016) Itinerary: ZRH – AMS Aircraft(s). Embreaer E190 What did I get: Quick flight and therfore a quick snack. Inside a fancy box a tasty falafel wrap and some spring water.Continue reading “Economy Class – KLM”

American Halloween Pie

It took me 31 years to crave my first Jack O’Lantern. Well all you guys from America will not believe me, but Halloween has arrived ‘just recently’ in Europe as it is not an European celebration. The Euro Holiday is still All Hallows / All Saint’s Day on November 1st. Although both celebrations, the American andContinue reading “American Halloween Pie”

Guidelines for Foodies after MaxFax Surgery

Well… who said that anyone that underwent maxfax or dental surgery cannot enjoy some kitchen delights? Check out our newest diary entry: Guidelines for Foodies after MaxFax Surgery And discover that even with oral surgery you can enjoy great recipes.

Dill Cucumber Salad

Well for the last days with sun and warm weather another cool and refreshing recipe. I guess that for the next post we will go for more savoury dishes. What you need: 1 cucumber (best is the French variety) 1 bundle chopped chives 1 spoon chopped dill 1 spoon balsamic apple vinegar 150g  goat milkContinue reading “Dill Cucumber Salad”

Porridge / Oatmeal

Yeah, I also could not resist making a fancy oats breakfast dish. Just call me a copy cat. That’s fine. The truth is that it is actually a very complete breakfast dish, very healthy, and easy to make. – Oh my god I just sound like one of this health/nutrition gurus… lets get straight toContinue reading “Porridge / Oatmeal”

Home-Made Ice Tea

Well, did you ever get that feeling, that no matter how much you drink your thirst does not cease? Quite typical in the summer, isn’t it? No wonder when the temperatures breach 35ºC / 95ºF, the body is constantly producing sweat to cool off and thus depletes all the water reservoirs. Sounds like a greatContinue reading “Home-Made Ice Tea”

Gazpacho

The heat persists. And there are some regions around the northern hemisphere that have breached already the 40ºC (104ºF) mark. Like every summer we just need a way to refresh ourselves with some recipes. Aeons ago the Andalusians developed the Gazpacho as one of the main recipes to fight off the heat. Just to letContinue reading “Gazpacho”

Mango Carpaccio

Again a recipe insipred by my travels through Asia. Sorry I canot help it. I had a really great food time in southeast Asia and enjoyed very nice ingredients such as fresh Mango. That is exactly what insipred me to to create this recipe. Let’s get started. (and BTW i What you need (per dish):Continue reading “Mango Carpaccio”

Strawberry Vanilla Marmelade

Spring time, strawberry time. Yes, it has started some weeks ago. Everywhere you go you see strawberries and all the amazing things you can do with them. So what about the time when the strawberry season is over? Well, now you still have the chance to stock up on home-made strawberry marmelade for the season,Continue reading “Strawberry Vanilla Marmelade”