At Dusk
on Oct 23, 2009 in Ramblings photographs   Phew! It’s been a pretty intense and exhausting week! Work wise I was a bit confined to the desk, with a few things to plan and do, but was slightly distracted. Away from work I’ve been working on a new photo assignment and really enjoy...

Monthly Mingle Brunch
on Oct 19, 2009 in Monthly Mingle   I was fairly amazed to see that this lovely theme had not been covered by the Monthly Mingle yet. So, I had to take it up - a Monthly Mingle Brunch! Brunch is one of those favorite pastimes on a late Sunday morning. It's somewhere between...

Baked Ricotta Spinach Kalamata Olive and Sun-dried Tomato Timbales
on Oct 16, 2009 in Sides Herbs Vegetarian Friends and Feasts Vegetables Snacks dairy   It’s been a busy week for me. Even though Soeren was away the whole week I had a few photo and writing assignments to complete and used up the “free” time to finish these off. At work things are busy too. As the new semester has start...

Red Current and Marzipan Swirls
on Oct 13, 2009 in Fruits Breakfast/Brunch Easter Recipes Friends and Feasts Snacks Scones/Cookies   There's something very different and, in my opinion, quite classy when you invite guests over for tea and coffee. In Germany "Kaffee und Kuchen" is usually reserved for the weekends, when friends or family are invited to enjoy a sel...

Roasted Cauliflower and Pearl Onions with Smoky Paprika and Coriander
on Oct 8, 2009 in Vegan Sides Spices Vegetarian Vegetables CSA    It’s the time of year when my CSA box has begun to bring cauliflower, cabbage and co. to my doorstep each week. I admit I am the type of person who gets excited at the site of the milky white flower like vegetable or the sturdy vari...

Extra Extra Read All About It!
on Oct 6, 2009 in news Ramblings press   Last week, when I received a call from the Chief Editor of our regional newspaper, the TLZ, I was fairly stumped to say the least. Stumped but also very pleased. My blog has been picking up a bit of attention in the German news lately and i...

A Chocolate and Raspberry Crème Caramel
on Oct 2, 2009 in Chocolate Friends and Feasts French Spanish Dessert Eggs   I have to share another one of my deepest food love affairs with you. Many already know I love panna cotta in all flavors and varieties and that crème brûlée really rocks my sweet tooth. What a few do not know is I have a passionate penc...

Daring Bakers: Vol-Au-Vents with Ricotta Spinach Chicken and Maple Figs and Vanilla Mascarpone
on Sep 28, 2009 in Daring Bakers Sides Easter Recipes Friends and Feasts French Snacks Dessert   As I went over to the Daring Kitchen, earlier this month, to check out what the challenge would be, I came away doing cartwheels and very excited. See I love puff pastry and homemade puff pastry rocks even more! But the challenge did not end...

Monthly Mingle: High Tea Treats
on Sep 24, 2009 in Monthly Mingle A huge thank you to Bee and Jai for their lovely Heirloom recipe roundup! What a treat this roundup was, with so many exciting stories and recipes. This month my lovely guest hostess is Aparna from the very versatile blog My Diverse Kitchen. As we...

CLICK: Saffron – An Ancient Spice
on Sep 21, 2009 in Click Spices photographs   Saffron, a regal and ancient spice dating back more than 3500 years and spanning several cultures. It has always been one of the world’s most costly spice. Saffron is my current Food Guide feature, and I hope you enjoy reading more abo...