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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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Water melon, coconut water & the first HELLO of Summer

Summer is in the air! …and on the glittering blue lakes. And on the glowing bright blooms in the fields. And on the market-stalls presenting gorgeous sweet berries. And in my head – thinking about Summer sun and long evenings on the Patio… I can already hear our grill in the garden shed, as he is screaming for fresh air and the first major bbq-session of this season ;–) Can’t wait for it! Tomorrow he will be “set free” :–) One thing that’s definitely going to land on the grill is water melon. Surly some of you have heard of or tried that way […]

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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 […]

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Happy Valentine’s Day! …and lots of (glutenfree-cake-) love :-D

Wondering what to surprise your loved one(s) with for Valentine’s Day? I have just the thing for you: amazing, delicious coco-choco-cake & cake balls (or pops)! I dare say, this has potential to become your favourite cake! Particularly the frosting is definitely one of my more genius kitchen-creations. And together with this soft gorgeous sponge we have the perfect (Valentine’s) couple :–D I have to admit though, that it is not strictly fitting into my healthy line of food. BUT I believe that in an overall healthy, balanced diet it is absolutely fine, to enjoy a “calorie bomb” now and then. Especially […]

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Delectable glutenfree+vegan soft biscuits & new ways in 2017

Hope 2017 brought only good things to you so far and that you have settled in well by now. I am starting to actually write 2017 instead of 2016 when I need to date something, so I dare say, I have finally arrived  ;–) And how is it going with all the more or less courageous new year’s resolutions? Still in the game? Not easy, is it, to change one’s habits. Well… my resolutions never work for long. So this year, I didn’t even make any in the first place ;–) But as life goes, strangely, they were made for me. Came upon me […]

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Honey-roasted almonds, pumpkin pie & hopes around Xmas

Here we are, already in the middle of Christmas season, right in the second Advent weekend. Which means almost half-time for all the Xmas-fun! Seriously, in 2016 time has been moving way to fast for my liking. I haven’t even managed yet to decorate the house at least a bit or take some time to put on merry music and bake our favourite Xmas-biscuits in-between sung along “let it snow, let it snow, let it snow”s and “Rudolph the red nosed reindeer”s. Suppose it doesn’t help that I am not in decent Christmas mood yet. For me, it is simply missing snow […]

Hot “cloved” mandarins & the smell of snow

When I turn the calendar page to November, there are usually a few things going on in my mind simultaniously: Wow, time is going so fast! Another year almost over… I should try to organize the last few weeks of the year, so I can actually use the holiday season to unwind, reflect on this year’s events and maybe do a bit of planning for the coming year, instead of drowning in this massive wave of Xmas-stress that’s just waiting to crush everyone… And: snow :–) If the weather is not deciding to turn on those polluters among us, we […]

(Liquid) golden moment on rainy days

So… it finally happened. Rain, fog, wind, cold air, less daylight, even snow (!) in higher located areas… Autumn is showing its rough side. Trees are starting to strip off their multicoloured leaves, while we put on more warming layers in contrast. And that last bit is something completely illogical to my little boy. When it’s time to leave the house he is usually quiet happy, until I explain, that we have to put on a jumper and more trousers and a scarf and a coat and a hat and waterproof shoes…. It does seem to be a rather long list, thinking about […]