My garden rose syrup is the start from every rose scented summer treat, from rose jam to rose petal ice cream. Early in the morning I go out in the garden and gather a basketful of newly opened rose blossoms. They are best picked after the dew has dried, but before the oil has driven off by the sun at ten or eleven. The petals must be strained out before adding sugar and reducing the rose […]
Grandma’s recipe is by far the quickest and easiest way to turn these tart beauties into something truly enjoyable. All it takes are a few rhubarb stems, eggs, flour, butter, sugar and 30 minutes bake… Grandma’s rhubarb cake 15-20 rhubarb stems 250g butter 200g sugar 4 eggs 400g flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preheat the oven to 180°C (360°F). All ingredients should have room temperature to combine well. Butter the […]
This is quite a different “golden milk” than the one in my previous post. Definitely none of its ingredients belongs to the category health food. But MIND OVER MATTER: Christine’s homemade eggnog is so delicious (added to any dessert) that it certainly does have a positive effect on well-being. When I asked her to pass the recipe on to my readers, she popped up in my kitchen with a basket full of her preferred […]
This wonderful pear tart just breathes autumn. I freshly ground the almonds and the whole-wheat in my Vitamix. Instead of buttermilk I used almond milk. Happy sunny autumn! Pear Tart 3/4 cup (115g) whole-wheat flour 1/3 cup (40) ground almonds 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/3 cup 880ml) maple syrup or light agave syrup 1 egg 3/4 cup (180ml) buttermilk 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 40g unsalted butter , […]
I’m always keen to find new quince recipes, because every autumn my quince tree heaps basketfuls of this wonderful, old-fashioned fruit on me. My classic is the double reduced, deep coral red, jelly. Besides pure muscle strength (which is always necessary to cut a quince in pieces) it takes many steps and a lot of time to prepare. Although I really love the classic jelly I have been looking for something easier, quicker, but nevertheless […]
Last day! I’m looking forward to using my teeth again. Tomorrow I’ll have a huge green salad with grilled goat cheese.. 08:00 cup of hot water with a slice of lemon 10:00 Sweet Beet Smoothie 13:00 Pear ‘n’ Parsnip 16:00 Sweet Beet Smoothie 19:00 Pear ‘n’ Parsnip before sleep: a cup fennel tea with a teaspoon Manuka honey The recipes: Sweet Beet Smoothie (yields 2 […]
Day 6 is a take-away-day. I prepared the juices last night to take them with me on a trip to Berlin. The little True Fruits glass bottles are perfect for refill. The recipes: Plum and Blackberry Crunch (you may use any berries you like) Pear, Parsley and Basil Have a nice day!
Overabundance of apples and grapes in our garden! So today’s menu contains a lot of non alcoholic Rosé and non alcoholic White Wine, because the grapes in full ripeness don’t allow much storage. 08:00 cup of hot water with a slice of lemon 10:00 Non Alcoholic Rosé 13:00 juice master’s detox special 16:00 Non Alcoholic White Wine 19:00 juice master’s detox special before sleep: mulled Non Alcoholic […]
08:00 cup of hot water and a Ginger Shot (aka Healthy Espresso) 10:00 Utterly Orange 13:00 Greyhound Soup 16:00 Dreamy Detox 19:00 Greyhound Soup before sleep: Kusmi Tea Detox Grapefruit (can’t get enough of it!) Purple potatoes make grey soup. It does’nt look too appetizing but gives you the unique opportunity to present your brightest china and flowers without the food stealing the show! […]
08:00 cup of hot water with a slice of lemon 10:00 Totally Green 10:00 – 12:00 walk through forest and meadows 13:00 Pear, Parsley and Basil 16:00 Totally Green and a cup of Kusmi Tea Detox Grapefruit (delicious!!) 19:00 Pear, Parsley and Basil (no soup today) before sleep: cup of warm almond milk with a teaspoon Manuka honey The recipes: Totally Green […]