Autumn

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Kitchen-quicky: cous cous salad

Hi everyone! Yes, I am still alive and cooking ;–D I admit: long time no see… or read ;–) But now here I am with a delicious 10-minutes-recipe in tow. A kitchen-quicky for maximum enjoy-time at the table. You see, these days I am running a rather demanding “business” that keeps my me-time at an all-time low. Quick recipes are my life-savers right now, among other things like baby carriers and grannies. Luckily, at the same time, it’s the best job I could imagine doing: being a mother of two :–) This spring my second son joined our family. Ever since […]

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Crisp apple treat for cosy Autumn moments

…and here we are, in the final spurt of 2017. Already November 4th! How many days until Xmas? Well, according to all the Christmas stuff available in shops around here since about 3 weeks ago, one could think, Santa is already on the way ;–) In recent years this early bombardment of Christmas stuff even got me annoyed at times. But 2017 had me come around. Somehow being a mother of an almost 2 1/2 year old little sunshine changes many things. I am really looking forward for him to discover this magical time to come in the last weeks […]

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Autumn inspiration: a granola to Fall for & news

Finally Autumn arrived with cool, rain-thick air. And although I am not crazy for rain, I have to say, I found it rather refreshing to go out for walks with my little boy in cooler and wetter weather than our last Summer presented us with. Autumn also has it’s comfy sides, doesn’t it? Yes, night is fighting back and stealing a few more minutes of every new day it seems. But the candle lit in the morning at breakfast or in the evening at dinner table shines all the brighter for it. And even though the sky is rather grey and dark […]

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Wedding delights at the lakeside

A rain-heavy week like that makes one think about the warm sunflooded days of late Summer, doesn’t it? Particularly about those Summer days, that are marked by great conversations, hearty laughter, refreshing drinks, good food and a scenery that creates pure Summer feeling. Just imagine standing on soft green grass, looking out onto the glittering surface of a blue, crystal clear lake. A little swan family swimming by in rank and file. Pretty white chairs, benches and tables positioned in comfortable groups all around in the green, surrounded by some old shady trees in their Summer prime. Merry music mingling […]

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Light summery spinach quiche

Wow, what a Summer! Minimum 30 degrees C heat waves, sun, sun and SUN. Even though I normally love the warm time of the year, I guess this last heat wave just made me realise that I am not made for this kind of weather. I was staying more inside the house than out and dearly wished we would have included some Brazilian standards when building our house: air condition! Well, we did not. However, on the upside: I came to appreciate an area of our house that so far was treated as the “step child” – the cellar. What […]

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Quick & easy wholesome cake with sweet & juicy fruits

Hi guys, here I am back again with a sweet piece of cake poetry: « Juicy, sun-ripenend fruits bedded on soft, wholesome goodness forged together in the heat of a baker’s passion to become the simplest, most humble and nourishing cake. » This truly is a cake that will leave you feel as if you actually ate something healthy – in a good, satisfactory way! Because it IS healthy. But at the same time it does taste like cake. Contradiction? …no, just a successful mix of ingredients ;–) Currently my days are quiet busy, filled with all kind of projects (which […]

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Overripe banana “recycling” = perfect (father’s day-) brekkie highlight

Have you ever walked past the fruit area in a shop, wondering who on earth would possibly buy THESE bananas? Already brown and even large black dots all over? Well,… I would. What?? Mustn’t they taste horrible? They are practically compost!? Well,… that completely depends on your way to “recycle” that “compost”… There are quiet a lot of recipes that actually ask for an overripe banana :–) This particular recipe that I want to share with you today even needs three. And once you tried it, you will probably want to buy ALL those “ready-to-compost” bananas in the shop, because you will […]

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Brilliant bright sponge-base for individual (Mother’s day) cake

What would life be without Moms? … I’d say, literally: nothing. No mothers, no life (fathers too of course, but that’s another story). Ever since I am a mom myself, this day feels somewhat funny. Kind of like I were acting out two different roles simultaneously in the same movie. Firstly, the grateful daughter, who is thinking hard to come up with an idea of how to bring a little joy to her mom. And secondly, the devoted mother who is overwhelmed by her son’s lovely poem… or at least, I will be once my son is old enough to actually understand the meaning of this day. […]

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Brazilian “pão de queijo” cheese (rock’n’)rolls for your Easter Brunch

Can you hear that? Sounds like someone is hopping around… Might just be Easter bunny :–) At my place it’s more likely my personal “bunny” (=my husband) lurking around the kitchen, trying to sneak in unseen. Why? No, not to hide Easter eggs (as is tradition here)… But to nick as many pães de queijo (= Brazilian cheese rolls) as he can possibly carry! And he has big hands! Well… I have to admit, those little cheesy puffs are rather addictive. Rock’n’roll for your taste buds. Or maybe Samba… Either way, a party in your mouth ;–) If you have ever had the chance […]

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Holidays, Brazil & the truth about beans

Holidays at the sea – great times! Leisure, pleasure, duties left behind. Welcome change of scenery, warm salty air dancing around your nose, carrying cherished memories of the last visit to the ocean long before you even catch a glimpse of the glittering blue. Then, watching the local fishermen do their work on their little colorful boats, thoughts of home are suddenly far away. No wondering anymore, whether or not I emptied the bin before leaving and worries of every day life are drifting off on the cooling waves around my feet. That’s when I know, I have arrived. Brazil. Whenever […]