This summer there seem be a lot of apricots around. At least in Berlin, so much so that I have been eating them almost every day ever since they started appearing in the shops and farmers markets. I am still not tired of them, quite… Read more
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Urban foraging : how to make elderflower flavoured vinegar & apple juice
Ever since I did a foraging course with physiotherapist and naturopath Maria Moch, I look forward to the elderflower season. The beautiful umbellifer white and yellow flowers can be found and foraged everywhere around parks from in June and July. There are many recipes using… Read more
Quick recipe for Scones with fresh strawberries and mascarpone cream
Have you ever been to Devon and had some delicious freshly baked scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam, also called cream tea ? If not, you must give it a try. It is just the best, especially after a long walk on the stunning… Read more
Rhubarb compote with oat crumble
Only for a short while we have the pleasure of rhubarb enriching our palates. It used to be my grand dad’s spring highlight and after trying my first ever warm rhubarb compote with vanilla ice cream, it became mine too. Every year I look forward… Read more
Courgetti & Carottini with Wild Garlic & Rocket Pesto
May is the perfect month for a wild garlic recipe. Only in season until July, it can be added to soups, salads, omelettes, frittatas or any dish that is calling for garlic. The tender little leaves don’t keep for long, so pesto is a good… Read more
Broad beans, mint & herbed goats cheese
Doing a double this month, my second recipe involves freshly podded broad beans, my favourite beans of all times – every year I am looking forward to the season. They have such a unique buttery flavour and firm texture and go super well with fresh… Read more