On my last trip to Hamburg, I had the chance to visit the famous chocolate museum in the impressive German port city. As an avid chocolate-addict, this was the perfect place for me to spend a rainy afternoon and deepen my knowledge about this exotic, ...
Coriander Pesto
There are people who can't stand the taste of coriander and there are the ones, who absolutely love it! If you belong to the latter group, you definitely don't want to miss out on this delicious coriander pesto with walnuts and exquisite Gruyère ...
The Comté Food Blogger Event at Lecker in Hamburg
In early September, I was one of the lucky winners of a food blogger contest organized by the German food magazine Lecker (which translates into Delicious). In order to participate, the foodies had to prepare a meal with the French cheese Comté. My ...
The Truth about Discipline
Yesterday, I planned to quit sugar for the day, but then a colleague brought a delicious cake into the office that I simply had to try. Intentions postponed. Today, I wanted to hit the gym, but the weather was so great, that I couldn't turn down my ...
Chilled Parsley Soup
Every season has its own glamour, but in my view summer has it all! Not only do we enjoy wearing lighter shoes and beautiful dresses, but we feel an overall improvement of health during the summer months. Sunlight, for example, is the natural source ...
Homemade Granola
Have you ever wondered what's inside those breakfast cereals, granolas and muesli mixes on supermarket shelves? Even the organic versions contain a lot of sugar or sugar substitutes, which is why I always recommend to make your own granola. You ...
Quiche au comté et fenouil (Quiche with comté and fennel)
I vividly remember trying my first quiche! Back in 2002 I was attending a school exchange in the woody hills of the French Vosges, where I tried a Quiche Lorraine for the first time and instantly fell in love with this traditional French ...
Coco Lime Lassi
In India and other Eastern cultures, lassi is a common drink made from water or milk mixed with yoghurt. It is often served with spicy meals when salted or as a dessert when sweetened. Known to the Vedic cultures for centuries, lassi has been ...
How to Increase Physical Activity in Your Daily Life
About one year ago, I started walking to work instead of using public transport or riding my bike. It takes me around 40 minutes for a 4 km walk across the city and I feel so vital and energized when I arrive at the office. If you know what I mean, ...
Thyme Lemonade
A thousand things are great about the summer: Walking barefoot, wearing sun glasses, eating ice cream and yes, enjoying a refreshing lemonade on a hot day! I have been craving a delicious thyme lemonade ever since I tried one in an ancient castle ...