Grapes, apples and plums from our neighborhood – those are the protagonists of my contribution for the current challenge hosted by Foodblogs Schweiz. This month, the challenge coincides with the Regio Challenge hosted by Kleinbauern Vereinigung. The idea is quite simple: Only consuming produce from a distance of a bicycle tour (30 km) from home….
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Deconstructed salted honey pie
Welcome to the United Sweets of America – an Instagram collaboration and dessert journey through the American states. I joined late. I was the last participant, as a matter of fact. And obtained the only state left: Wyoming. As my knowledge regarding the culinary tradition of Wyoming is quite limited, I decided to consult my…
Whipped lingonberry semolina porridge 🌱
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the pink ribbon is its symbol. Pink is also the color of this month’s Intl’ Food Challenge. My contribution to this challenge is a traditional Finnish dessert. Simmer or steam 150 ml spelt semolina in 600 ml diluted lingonberry juice (you can use store-bought juice or prepare it…
Tea smoked duck with tamarind plums
I’ve been watching lots of The Chefs’ Line on Netflix lately. In one episode, the task was to prepare Zhangcha duck. I was intrigued by how uncomplicated it seemed to smoke meat at home and decided to give it a go. Remove silver skin and excess fat from a duck breast. Score the fat (just…
Mirabelle, plum and damson flaugnarde
Twelve years ago, I had this amazing French dessert for the first time. In a small restaurant in Paris. And the dish has followed me ever since. This oven pancake with stone fruits or drupes (other than black cherries, since that by definition would turn it into a clafoutis) is fluffy and soft at the…
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