There's something about strawberries and white chocolate that makes anything with those two ingredients irresistible to me. Maybe it's a childhood memory. Maybe it's because the lightness of the strawberries just perfectly counteracts to the heavy sweetness of white chocolate. Whatever it is, it just has me wrapped around its finger. A swiss roll, or "Biskuitroulade" we Austrians call it, is usually not the cake I make on the regular. But this strawberry white chocolate version might actually ...
Baking
Swirled Wild Garlic Pesto Bread (vegan)
To be honest, baking bread is something I do not do so often. But when I do it makes me truely happy. Working the dough, proofing, kneading, shapeing. All these physical tasks are just so rewarding, don't you agree? If you've never baked your own bread, I promise you, there's nothing to fear. While some recipes and doughs are a bit trickier and do need time and caring, this swirled wild garlic pesto bread is fool-proof and it needs nothing more than a bit of kneading with your regular kitchen ...
Everyday Einkorn Pancakes
Who said pancakes are for weekends only? Naturally weekend breakfasts are perfect for extended family breakfasts, with the obligatory batch of pancakes or waffles, of course. However, if the reduced life of these past months taught me anything, it is to enjoy a slow and calm family breakfast 7 days a week! And, honestly, these easy, yet delicious pancakes come together so quickly, you won't even notice it's not your regular weekday breakfast routine. But why do you need another ...
Strawberry Mascarpone Coconut Cake & Spring Vibes
Wow! 2020 has been moving fast! It's already spring here and temperatures are starting to rise into the 20°C. But, while we would much rather spend our days at the beach, we're confined to our homes due to the Covid-19 outbreaks around the world. This might be frustrating and annoying, but I also believe that it's an opportunity. A chance to concentrate on what's really important. A chance to really connect with each other, even though we cannot meet up in person. A chance to slow down and take ...
Citrus Poppyseed Loaf Cake with Yoghurt Drizzle
A simple no-mixing recipe brings you this super-moist, vegan loaf cake. Zesty citrus paired with flavoursome poppyseeds, almonds & olive oil. Dress it up with a tangy yoghurt drizzle and some extra citrus zest or enjoy as it is. This easy-to-make loaf cake is a pure delight! Fresh, not too sweet, full of flavours and with a beautiful crumbly texture. A better choice When you look through the net you find a lot of lemon or citrus cakes paired with poppyseeds. Most of them feature a light, ...
Heavenly Chai Infused Cinnamon Buns
Oh boy, currently I just can't get enough of comfort food. Especially frothy drinks and sweets to satisfy my winter sugar cravings are on a daily repeat. But, of course, I still like to keep it fairly "healthy" and make sure my treats are flavour-packed. This is why I decided to pack these sticky cinnamon rolls with an extra comfort-factor and add some chai spices to the mix. And, believe me, they don't only look good and smell heavenly, they taste absolutely amazing. Fluffy, soft, and just the ...
