Snacks

Herbs – a gift for the senses

Herbs just take every single dish up another level, don’t you think? Two years ago I planted my first few herbs and since then the amount and variety are increasing constantly. They are taking over my garden as reigning plantpower (although the pumpkin seems to attempt a coup this year ;–)) I know that most people would prefer vibrant, colourful flowers to decorate their garden, but I am totally into those different greens and modest, but beautiful blooms. And when you give them a chance and walk up close to them, they will completely charm you with their amazing range of fragrances. […]

Crumble in the forrest & Crumble in the oven – Autumn (–:

Autumn – what a BEAUTIFUL season! And it has finally hit Austria :–D Not that I don’t like our Summers too. But after those last few days, when Summer was really showing off and putting us through some sweat-sessions, I am definitely relieved for coat-and-hat-time to have arrived! Now it even makes sense again to have a wardrobe full of clothes. Didn’t see much use of that during our hot Summer days ;–) I am SO looking forward to the coming weeks, spending time outdoors with my family, enjoying crisp Autumn-air. Especially with my almost 1 1/2 year-old boy. I think he will be really impressed to see […]

Merry berry memories in a jam jar

Blueberry season almost over? What??? No, I don’t agree! How I love those little juicy blue bites of deliciousness. Recently even my husband found out that “they are rather good if REALLY ripe” – and you have to know that he is no fruit-friend. My little toddler adores them too. They are currently ranking on no 1 of his food hit list. That means, he would spit out any other food he happens to chew on, if he suddenly finds blueberries on the table. Making space for the berries! That’s what I call clear priorities ;–) But food is not always just about taste, is it? […]