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A Recipe For The Perfect Shortcrust Tartlets You Can Store

by Tamara

The perfect recipe for shortcrust tartlets, combined with the perfect technique. That’s all you need to serve the tastiest little tarts at any time of the year – spontaneously.

26 April, 2018 2 1

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Decorative Spices – like you have never see them before

by Tamara

I wasn’t aware how fascinating cinnamon and even a little mustard seed could be until I met Kristina, who designs unique jewelry with decorative spices. A lovely and meaningful gift – not only for Christmas. If you are as mesmerized by her work as I am, don’t worry! Through her Etsy shop international shipping is […]

7 December, 2017 6 0

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About old apple varieties and recipes: Apple Cinnamon Rolls

by Tamara

It’s worth playing with old apple varieties to enhance recipes with amazing flavors. Sweet, spicy, nutty… the diversity is almost endless and I’m sure that there’s good fortune within your reach, too.

17 November, 2017 23 2

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Absolutely fair chocolate! Interview with fairafric founder Hendrik Reimers

by Tamara

The German-Ghanaian startup fairafric produces a really fair chocolate, not only fair traded, bean to bar in Ghana. I was enthusiastic about this idea from the moment I read about it and wanted to know more. Read my interview with founder Hendrik if you too want to learn what it takes and what difference it makes if […]

6 November, 2017 21 2

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Sweet City Guide – 5 marvelous cafes in Lübeck

by Tamara

No matter if you are looking for classic, lactose-free or vegan cakes: These cafes in Lübeck offer the very best and their atmosphere is unique.

15 September, 2017 10 0

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Behind Liguria’s west coast natural indulgence has a long tradition

by Tamara

It seems like the traditional cuisine behind Liguria’s West Coast is experiencing a worldwide revival. At least many current food trends have a long tradition here. Simple, nutritious dishes, mainly made of plant based products, finger food, natural sweet treats: all this is “typical” here. Guess I spotted the perfect holiday region for vegetarians and […]

25 August, 2017 35 11

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How do you create star worthy vegan desserts?

by Tamara

That’s what I wanted to know from Tobias Schmitt. The 29-year-old is sous-chef and patissier in the Michelin 2-stars restaurant Lafleur in Frankfurt where he conjures up with ease vegan desserts that are on one level with the classic alternatives in the menu. In this portrait, he reveals which combinations he particularly likes and 6 simple tricks […]

31 May, 2017 13 2

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Best of Amsterdam: Patisserie Holtkamp

by Tamara

Looking for real Dutch patisserie beyond Poffertjes and pancakes? Don’t miss to set Patisserie Holtkamp on Nr. 1 of your sightseeing list for Amsterdam. Packed in the smallest and most beautiful original Art Nouveau interior shop, you will get the most indulgent pralines, tarts, and cookies from Amsterdam and beyond within.

27 March, 2017 13 5