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Archive for January, 2011

Vegetarian Patties

There is so much I love about vegetables. Their colors, their textures, their shapes, their variety and of course all the different ways you can eat them. My friend made veggi patties the other day and I just had to get the recipe. This one is not only easy to make but the result tastes [...]

Spring Is Just Around The Corner

This is the time of the year again, when I just can’t wait to have spring. After we had a nice winter with snow, christmas and new year have past and after weeks of grey skies I am longing for sunshine, birds noise in the morning and a sea of flowers everywhere. Eventhough I can [...]

Two Friends And A Treat

It’s funny… when Louie and Fritzi meet, they are out of control! It seems like they can never catch a breath. They wrestle and play like there is no tomorrow and we always have a hard time to get their attention. There is one trick though, that magically makes them calm and concentrated. These friends [...]

Persian Cookies in Hamburg

I wanted to share a little cookie location tip with you today (from cookie monster to cookie monster ). Last year I walked by this little store and almost didn’t notice it, but when I did, I was positively suprised. Besides tea and other persian food, they sell a quite big selection of persian cookies. [...]

Warm Goat’s Cheese Salad

If you still need an idea for a quick and healthy lunch, check out this recipe. It is also perfect as a starter for dinner. So far, all of my friends I served it to loved it. For 4 Persons you’ll need: 1 roll of organic goat cheese (about 200g) 1 small baguette bread (cut [...]

A Rainy Day In London Town

Imagine, you’re in London…. it’s raining and you want to go to Portobello Market… what to wear? This is the eco-friendly outfit I came up with. Rain Trench: organic by Jackpot Jeans: organic by Elsom Umbrealla (UK themed) : made out of recycled materials, seen on www.farfetch.com Gloves: fair trade, organic by Peopletree Rain Boots: [...]

Junk In The Trunk – It’s Time To Rescue Our Food

If there is something I really can‘t stand, it‘s throwing away food or anything else unused for that matter. One persons trash might not look like much, but once you look at the bigger picture and add up the trash of the rest of the world, it starts to get scary. I am often shocked [...]

Pic Of The Day

Gather ye rosebuds while ye may, Old Time is still a-flying; And this same flower that smiles today Tomorrow will be dying. Robert Herrick, 17th century

Lazy Breakfast

Aaaaaaah it’s weekend. Wonderful. Time for a lazy breakfast with the family. Including Fritzi, who took his favorite spot again. He was tired from the morning walk and enjoyd keeping us company at the breakfast table. This is how I like breakfast! ; )

Quick Gnocchi With Fresh Herbs

I don’t know how often I made this delicious dish allready. It is so quick to make and the fresh herbs give it a feeling of summer. Since it’s not summer yet, I bought the herbs at the market but comes summer, I will try to grow my own herbs. Can’t wait to make this [...]