There is something about early May in Switzerland that feels quietly generous. The markets begin to change, the light stretches a little longer into the evening, and suddenly, almost without noticing, there are flowers everywhere. Not the grand, composed bouquets, but the small ones. The ones that grow close to […]
There are moments when a recipe comes back to you not because you planned it, but because you need it. This week has been spent largely in the air: many hours on planes, moving between places, time zones and meetings. Travelling can be enriching and inspiring, but it can also […]
What you might expect to be a clafoutis… is actually a cake! Inspired by the talented @letitiaclark this delightful cake showcases cherries at their finest, perfectly complemented by creamy ricotta. In true Italian fashion, it’s baked with olive oil instead of butter, adding a zesty twist and a richer texture […]
Although summer is still a distant dream here in Switzerland, the stone fruit season has finally arrived. Embracing my motto, “less is more,” I strive for simplicity in baking. Imagine a tender, golden batter bursting with the juicy sweetness of Sicilian flat peaches (thanks to Crowd Container)—that’s my idea of […]
Have you ever experienced a taste so divine it feels like a bite of heaven? Last weekend, I had the extraordinary pleasure of savoring breakfast from The Almond Thief in Totnes (find them on Instagram here). This isn’t just any café—it’s a treasure trove of culinary delights, nestled in a […]
For me, there are countless delightful ways to savor the brief but glorious strawberry season—my favorite being plucking them fresh, right from the plant. Some of you might have noticed that I’ve discovered a passion for baking in recent years. Naturally, my latest creation features strawberries since we are […]
Imagine this: you are standing in front of the oven, anticipation bubbling up as you reach for the handle. With a dramatic flourish, you swing open the door, expecting a culinary masterpiece. But instead of perfection, you’re greeted by… well, let’s just say it’s not exactly what you had in […]
What makes a weekend truly perfect, you ask? Well, let me paint you a vibrant picture! On Friday night, we had the absolute pleasure of hosting a dinner for a long-lost family friend. After years of lost contact, our paths crossed again a couple of weeks ago. Picture this: porcini […]
With the season of figs in full swing – my endless desire to eat figs and a crave for ricotta I decided to adapt the great receipe of Emiko Davies somewhat to make it a feast.
Everybody told me I was crazy trying to make jam out of cantaloupe melons … but it worked! Also thanks to the inspiration from the wonderful Emiko Davies. The dough of this crostata is your standard shortcrust – I just added the zest of a bio lemon and used salted […]
A real summer treat … perfect for dessert, a brunch or afternoon coffee… Be careful when mixing the berries under the batter so that they are kept whole and don’t leave the cake too moist.
Peaches at their best: ripe, juicy and combined with a crunchy dough. Definitely to be repeated … with different fruits? Summer in a tasty pie
Inspired by the great Ottolenghi, this tasty cauliflower cake was a welcome snack with a glass of blanc de blanc last night. The dough is half whole wheat flour and half regular wheat flour, I omitted two eggs and used more cauliflower. All in all a satisfying savory cake, which […]
We ran out of cake the other day (I know, how could that have happened…!) so I took a look at our stock of food and decided to make a crostata with cherry marmalade, which we made two weeks ago. While mixing the shortcrust dough together in a meditative way, […]
What is a balanced meal for you? Do you have a list of what you should resp should not be eating? Do you trust your cravings? For last night’s dinner party I went for what my guests and I like, knowing that all in all it is a balanced meal: […]
How do you judge if something you baked was good? Compliments? Silence at the table? Mmmmmms? I made a tarte au citron the other day and got this photo as a reply as to whether it was tasty … it says it all!
When a foodie wants to impress a restaurant owner … Both the super tasty cornbread from Ottolenghi‘s Simple and the delicious blood orange and pistachio cake from Honey & Co look amazing but unfortunately they were not quite right in terms of texture this time around. Lessons learned for next […]
Already my second receipe from Emiko Davies’ gorgeous book Torta della Nonna and I can’t wait to continue this endeavor. Ricotta and pears have a very long tradition in Italy and the addition of the lemon zest and vanilla makes this crostata a love at first bite.
This citrusy cake tastes as vibrant as it looks. Letitia Clark’s receipe is a perfect way out of a winter depression … the Southern sun literally shines in your kitchen. The cake needs to be completely cooled before it is served and will keep well for 3-4 days. A very […]
I guess you can’t go more Mediterranean than with this beautiful clementine and almond cake. It is my first experience with muscovado sugar and I like the way the smoky taste is an amazing contrast to the slightly bitter clementine and lemon pulp. The crunchy topping is the perfect contrast […]
A few days ago I saw a post from @emikodavies which inspired me to try out this unusual combination of a bitter salad in a sweet cake … a beautiful cake … ready to sweeten my Monday morning
This lovely autumn cake is great with a nice cup of tea…or a Martini. The cinnamon and nutmeg give it a touch of orient. A tasty autumn cake with a touch of orient
We are in the middle of fig season and maybe you are just like me: you just can’t get enough…! This full-on Mediterranean cake brings out quite some intense flavours – and not only of figs. Inspired by #annajones, I have adapted her receipe somewhat to my likings. The hazelnut […]
Some people call it an upside down cake…others call it tarte tartin…fact is that this comforting cake is just the right thing when the days are becoming darker and wetter… If you have a very sweet tooth, you might want to serve the first slices (when the cake is still […]
When the plums are as ripe as they are now…this is a receipe sent from heaven…and insipired by the amazing #dianahenry. I have tweaked her receipe a bit in order to make it more rustic and less sweat. An alternative to the hazelnuts are ground almonds – they make the […]
As the first of many apple cakes this fall/winter I chose an easy and tasty one. The quality of your apples will make a huge impact on the taste – firmer and less sugary apples tend to work better in this kind of cake. You can enjoy a slice of […]
A great pie to make late summer when the peaches are nice and ripe. This beautiful cake is great as a dessert and a fantastic present to bring along to a dinner party. A very tasty pie to enjoy juicy peaches embedded in a beautiful shortcrust
As you can see, I am back in full action and of course I could not resist to bake this summery galette with the most beautiful nectarines and blackberries. The nectarines can be substituted with any stone fruit – if you use peaches, you might want to peal them before […]
I wanted to give myself the challenge of making my own receipe for a strawberry cake: mission completed…with a “not too bad success”: I put too much of the filling and assembled the cake the evening before we ate it … so lessons leart and already incorporated into the receipe […]
It’s definitely the season for this amazing pie: a lot of fruit, which is nicely embedded in this very rich dough. A treat for the eyes, taste buds and soul.
Inspired by a receipe from “Brunch the Sunday way”, I created this Mediterranean bread, which works well as a snack, an apéro, for brunch and as a side for a green salad. Depending on what you have available (herbs, cheese, flours, seeds), this cake can be totally different every time […]
Cameralised orange cake with vanilla
If you have ever been to Graubünden, you probably also feel in love with their nut pastry. While you can get different versions everywhere in Switzerland, be sure to treat yourself to a slice next time you go to this beautiful spot. If you love this cake as much as […]
I had previously tried the semolina clementine cake, which is also rather moist and full of flavours, but no doubt this orange cake is richer and an explosion of southern Italian sun. For the batter, mix 3 eggs and 250g suger until they are very light and fluffy. It is […]
One of the many traditions Italians have for Easter is the Torta della nonna: a shortcrust cake with a dense vanilla cream between the upper and lower dough. Once you have mixed together the shortcrust, let it rest for a good 30 mins in the fridge. For the cream, mix […]
My first attempt at Frangipane and can you believe it, my first attempt at blind baking. I am very happy with the result and will for sure have another go at it very soon. For the tarte, I mixed 200g butter with 60 powdered sugar, added 1 egg and an […]
What a nice surprise…sweet potato gnocchi, which I served with cavolo nero. The contrast in both taste and colour…a dish to repeat!! To start, I made a simple salad with brussels sprouts on a sweet honey mustard sauce and the Diana Henry inspired pommegranade and orange cake. A very nice […]
Nothing more rewarding than being at home after a morning swim and preparing for the first dinner party. This beautiful cake is inspired by the talented Diana Henry…an orange and pommegranade cake 😋
Sunshine tart
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Welcome to Bündnerland
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Orange and pomegranate cake
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Sweet Friday
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Sweet dreams
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My favorite taste of autumn
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Pure taste of summer: peaches marinated in lime juice with rosemary served with crème fraîche and lime zest (the latter did not make it into the pic)
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You might ask yourself what happened to the pistachios of yesterday (or probably not!), … so, they are nicely tucked into this sweat/savory and very tasty bread 😋 #pistachio #inmykitchen #foodporn #homemade #experimental #foodie #inspiredbyrachelkhoo #mouthwatering #newfavorite
Hygge on a Thursday night
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