A purple Soup With a Sweet Touch

A purple Soup With a Sweet Touch

Beetroot-Chestnut Soup Decorated with Creme Fraiche, Chives and Walnut bits This soup combined with my Cranberry Walnut Bread….very yummie and a nice Appetizer. Enjoy, Emily

Alemannic Dumplings à la Emily

Alemannic Dumplings à la Emily

“Spätzli” or “Chnöpfli” (little Buttons), how I call them, are known in the cuisines of southern Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Hungary, Alsace and South Tyrol. Where I live, you mostly eat them in the time of Fall. Right now it’s tradition … Continue reading

Homemade bread is always the best!

Homemade bread is always the best!

The other day I made some bread. I made two different ones, but the dough is the same. Just the little extra was different. One was with Olives, Sun Dried Tomatoes and Basil (leftovers from the Antipasti Cornbread….we don’t want … Continue reading

Delicious Aubergine Bites

Delicious Aubergine Bites

Yes, I do love eggplants. And some of you also know my Eggplant pocket recipe as a side dish. In This Recipe Goat Cheese, fresh Basil, Walnuts and Ricotta are processed into a delicous paste and wrapped with smoked Ham … Continue reading

Why not a salty “Cupcake” for a change

Why not a salty “Cupcake” for a change

Spinach-Feta Cheese Cupcakes with a Ricotta-Cream Cheese Frosting Trust me, this doesn’t just look good….. With this post I would like to explain the “Apéro-culture”. In my culture Apéro belongs to a dinner invitation. The guests arrive and get a … Continue reading

My Second Sunday Morning Pancake Variation….

My Second Sunday Morning Pancake Variation….

-The Topping very sweet, the Pancake not so sweet put rich in flavors- If you serve the Topping on the side, you also have a great breakfast for the one’s that don’t have such a sweet tooth. Mmmh Pancastic! Find … Continue reading

Mini Quiche – The Perfect Snack

Mini Quiche – The Perfect Snack

I love Pies and Quiche. You can always fill them with whatever you have left at home, seasonal vegetables, meat or sausages, different cheeses…. Mini Quiches or Pies are the perfect Snack or Apéro dish and can be served warm … Continue reading

Apéro Idea: Spanish Tortilla Skewers

Apéro Idea: Spanish Tortilla Skewers

sooo good…. …Spanish Tortilla Skewers with Chorizo and Olives. A Tortilla Española is a great dish itself to eat warm or cold. For an Apéro you can spice the dish up with this variation. Find the Recipe under “Apéro”. Have … Continue reading

Autumn is Apple season….

Autumn is Apple season….

How about a delicious, moist Cinnamon Apple-Walnut Cake… It’s the perfect sweet for the season. This one is made with whole grain spelt flour, crunchy walnuts, seasonal organic apples and brown sugar from Jacutinga. Find the recipe under “Easy Desserts” … Continue reading