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Last weekend I was in a bit of a cooking (and eating…) daze, all the time. We had our parents visiting for lunch on Saturday, which means we were prepping well into Friday night (or Saturday morning, if you like). I love to host guests for a festive, pre-christmas get-together, well before the actual Holiday craze (see for example our “Friendsmas” from two years ago). It’s the best opportunity to celebrate in peace and quiet (which, at least to me it feels like that) gets more and more difficult with approaching the end of the year… So we spoilt our guests. The menu was…
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How does “Two Turkey Thanksgiving” sound to you…? Our friends hosted their annual Thanksgiving fête last Sunday, and because their guest list is ever growing, two turkeys had to be made. So Günther (the 10th!) was joined by Hildegard (the 1st). And I, as the closest (geographically) and their neighbor, had the honor to roast one, in my own oven. Since J’s turkey creation is already world-famous and well-loved - especially the stuffing - I had to come up with something different for birdie Hildegard…

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You darlings! I have to thank you for that overwhelming response to the design of the site and also the giveaway (still running until tomorrow, so make sure to enter a comment below the post). I would have never dreamed in my wildest dreams that anyone would be interested in receiving mail from me, but it appears you are! The comments from all over the world, the holiday greetings, the love and even the poems (yes!) are so sweet to read and they make my day and probably my week. And all the hot chocolate ideas… So fun! So, thank you, dears, you are awesome.

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Ever since I had the first (proper) hot chocolate (memory) from real, melted chocolate (and, quite needless to say, not just from powder), I was hooked. There was no going back. I used to sip on such a rich, “real” chocolat chaud in the beautiful town of Aixe en Provence, in the South of France, during our family vacations. It was served at our favorite tea and chocolate place (that, sadly, now doesn’t exist anymore). It was a little bit decadent, but just the right amount. Mostly, it was just heaven on earth. You could maybe, with a little bit of practice, drink 2 or even 3 cups. But really, after one, you’d be full. Sugar coma, ahoi! You could just as well eat a whole menu of starters, main with steak & frites and an ice cream dessert instead. But the fasting (before and after) was so worth it.

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I am most excited to announce the new and shiny version of F&F! I’ve been working on bringing the new site to you for the past couple of weeks (and months), and today it’s as ready as it will always be to show you. You’re going to find your way around, I’m convinced. Just browse a bit and get used to everything new (hey, mom, I know you’re reluctant, fingers crossed you’ll be a convert soon!). New, for example, is the “slider” (tech language, I was taught) on top, where I’ll be showing you my (seasonal) Favorites. Currently: my favorite wintery & Holiday inspired dishes, from hearty, warming soups to my favorite christmassy cookies (trees, you guys!). Continue reading

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Super scrumptuous - while at the same time raw, paleo, vegan, glutenfree (and basically all the other freaky things)…? I’ll take that, please! Why have I never thought of making Romanesco Couscous - or Cauliflower Couscous, for that matter - before in my life? How was I even able to exist without it? Okay, maybe a teeny bit melodramatic of me, but, you must understand: Romanesco Couscous is officially the latest thing. I’m smitten.

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Normally, I’d be working on putting together The List for my Seasonal Bucket List - but this year, it just feels like we’re still so far away from Winter and The Holidays… Or maybe this year just went too fast? It sure was an eventful on. Normally, by this time, I’d be well into baking cookies, decking the halls, wallowing in Christmas Carols, sending festive letters, filling stockings and general Christmas related merrymaking and preparations… I LOVE Christmas and it usually can not start early enough for me (Note: Inspite of stupid wars and however unpopular or “politically incorrect” this may be, I am specifically a lover of Christmas, not the Holidays in general…). I’m never one to complain when the first baubles and tinsel appear in the shops.

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Remember when I recently showed you the Apple Fritters my friend and I made one random Saturday? Well, there were Apple Fritters - and then there were these darlings here: Chocolate Chip Challah Buns. With honey inside. And sweet and salty sprinkles. Doughy and nice. Very fluffy. In one word: heaven in a Bun.

Well, I admit it right here and now: I am shit at making doughs. I am in panic whenever I just hear the word “yeast”. Yeast and I are not (always) friends.

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"People who love to eat are always the best people."

Julia Child

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