Roasted Hamster

Amsterdam

Europe's Sin City has more to offer than just Sex, Drugs & Rock'n'Roll

Bread

This bread is hot. A story about the love for bread and baking.

Pickles

Sauer macht lustig...

A German proverb meaning "Sour will make you funny". And we'll prove it. Follow us on a journey of canning and pickling with great ideas and delicious recipes, easy to make and great to share.

Breakfast Breads

Sweet but healthy breakfast options

Have a go at a lovely sourdough bread with figs… macerated in Brandy or exchange them for cherries! This versatile bread is amazing for breakfast or a sweet but healthy snack. Try it with some of our jams.

Sloe JamZ

A story of jams and summer

There are countless ways of making jams with an infinite variety of fruits. It's a great way to capture the summer for colder days.

Windmills and Tulips

The Lowlands of Europe offer lots of nature and kids-friendly travel options

We haven't traveled all that much through this lovely country outside of Amsterdam, but what we have seen wants us to come back soon!

What You Should Read

If you want to bake bread

There's an endless array of books out there that can teach you how to bake. We've tested three.

Improve Your Jam…

…with Gin

Everyone loves strawberry jam. Here's a suggestion on how to improve it with a little kick

This Is For The Rustic Bread Lovers

Tartine's Whole Wheat Bread Recipe in Brief

If you always wanted to make your own bread, spending hours in the kitchen, and getting rewarded with the best bread you ever had, try this recipe to get the hang of it.

Romantic venue? Check. Quiet and relaxed? Check.

This is the spot for detoxing or romantic vacations. When the cruise ships full of Americans are gone...

We spent our honeymoon on Santorini. A great place to just relax, spend time at the pool or in the spa, and the food is so amazing yet authentic. Just beware the cruise ships in the summer. If there's more than one at a time the romantic sunset spot is more crowded than Time Square on New Year's.

Pickled Cucumbers. But Different.

A recipe for pickled Sour Mexican Cucumbers

We found these awesome and funky mini cucumbers at our local farmer's market and thought we could make a salad with them. Fortunately, we forgot about them and decided later to pickle them. Find the reipe here.

Amsterdam From A Different Angle

What Rachel loves about the city and where to find the best eats, in her opinion.

We traveled to Amsterdam many times. Mostly together, but Rachel went a few more times for work. So here's her take on the city and its dining scene.

San Francisco Street Food Festival

The World's Greatest Block Party

We stumbled across this huge festival of food by accident and tried to conquer it this beast. Read on and find out why we failed.

Granola

Some Thoughts and a Recipe, of Sorts

We Germans say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Here are some ideas on how to enhance yours with a healthy and delicious option to kickstart your day.

How to Win Friends and Impress Your Enemies

Chocolate and Butterscotch Sauces of Epic Proportions

Do you also dislike the artificial sauce products you can purchase to pour over your ice cream? Check out these easy recipes for your own concoction.

Making A Sourdough Starter

It's not as hard as you might think

Making your own starter is quite simple and yields the most amazing results when making your own bread. Try with our bread recipes.

Vienna

The reason I don't like Paris

Vienna is what Paris should be. Quaint, historic and kitschy in a very good way. Just as you imagine Paris feels like. This is not an attack on Paris but a praise of one of the prettiest cities in Europe.

A Caucasian's Journey To Noodle Perfection

Ramen

There's a myriad of different noodle dishes in Asia alone. I decided to try myself on the latest buzz and venture into Ramen-making.

Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte

Black Forest Cake

This German cake is a head-turner and absolutely delicious. Find out how to make it - it's not that difficult.

Did you know that Germany had islands?

Sylt is a lovely gem in the North Sea - and they make sea salt

This island is a gorgeous piece of land in the North Sea, right next to Denmark. The perfect way to learn more about the little known fact that Germany does consist of more than Bavaria and pork knuckles.

Greece's Humus Is Worth A Try

They make theirs from fava beans

Since visiting Santorini we're experimenting with this recipe. Find our finds inside.

Hipsters Of The World…

…look at this city

Berlin is one of the coolest and most interesting cities in Europe, regardless of your fashion and culture affiliation.