gugelhopf is something typically swiss (or at least, i think so). i love the grandma-feel of a good gugelhopf. so old-fashioned and simple, just a really honest and easy to prepare cake. plus the typical ring shape makes it a decorative one, too. the challenge, though, is to get them well soft and moist. withContinue reading
yay, i’m going on a short spa retreat (i love how that sounds so zen) for three blissful nights and days! the never ending winter, dreary weather and my not so amusing health condition have really been getting to me. i know, i should stop whining. but, ahem, i just wanted to emphasize that thisContinue reading
i adapted this recipe for lamb form donna hay. note: when you’re a regular reader, you know all about my adoring donna hay. she’s the most awesome cook! i love her recipes and the way she’s making cooking easy and fun. anyway. so this lamb really is super easy to prepare. for the veggies, just blancheContinue reading
i’m in love with fashionology, an awesome, really nice silver jewelry line from the netherlands which i’ve spotted lately. some pieces are even similar to the pamela love designs i am crazy about. plus: fashionology has totally reasonable prices. which is good, considered that you’re supposed to wear many items at the same time forContinue reading
to all you food lovers out there, i can seriously recommend this book ‘a visual history of cookery’. i got it as a present, and it’s honestly a great one, since it gives you a substantial amount to read (it really is rather big). as the cookbooks will help you pick the best recipes forContinue reading
when it comes to starters, insalata caprese is everybody’s darling. personally, though, i think it’s rather lame. so i like to twist either the look and appearance (like, pile the tomatoes and mozzarelly slices alternately like a burger) or the ingredients slightly. this time, i took goat cheese instead of mozzarella. and yellow, red and black cherryContinue reading
old furniture fascinates me. it tells so many stories. so i am so lucky to have got this dresser from my parents. it used to be theirs, and i think before that it used to belong to many other people. it’s substantially old and certainly looks alike. it’s the perfect contrast in our rather modernContinue reading
every dinner must not be sweet. but now and then, it’s the only imaginable thing. like, on nights when you need special comforting. i made this bread soufflé (adapted from donna hay, like almost every recipe i’ve been trying lately). and it’s just plain gorgeous. soft, jelly-like, vanilly and sweet. a few carbs and caloriesContinue reading
i’ve finally found them: the most perfect, multi-use, asian-inspired soup bowls. i’ve been looking for the perfect asian soup bowls for quite some time now. i’ve been looking everywhere, from the relevant warehouses to the best tableware departments. now, i found two different ones in one month. the first ones are plain dark brown onContinue reading
i’m finally back with some food. and it’s something i really love: an honest meal. burgers and fries. they’re best when they’re home-made. let me tell you this much about this home-made burger and ketchup: food. bliss. for the burgerstake 400 g of best lamb loin, one finely chopped and briefly sweated onion and garlicContinue reading
