Homemade Vanilla Sugar

Homemade Vanilla Sugar

Just the fact to make something at home, makes it already way better. 😉 But in the case of vanilla sugar it is especially true! In a supermarket the majority of vanilla sugar is actually a synthetic one, without any real vanilla. And why not make 

Elephant ears cookies (fr. Palmiers; de. Schweineohren)

Elephant ears cookies (fr. Palmiers; de. Schweineohren)

These are probably the simplest cookies in the world. Especially if you plan to buy your puff pastry at the supermarket. All you need is some sugar and puff pastry. In Germany they like them with chocolate on the edges. You can also try the variation with 

Blueberry Muffins

Blueberry Muffins

I’m a big fan of Nigella Lawson’s cooking. She has some brilliant, super simple and delicious recipes! This time I decided to try her blueberry muffins. They came up really fine! 3 days after baking they were still delicious! PLEASE visit our Facebook page and LIKE us to stay in touch! (Please 

Fruit Salad with Caramelised Nuts

Fruit Salad with Caramelised Nuts

Fresh pineapple pieces and banana slices are caramelized on a hot frying pan. The warm, caramelized fruits are mixed with apples, kiwi and grapes. Then, homemade caramelized walnuts are sprinkled over them. Delicious! [facebooklike] For 2 big portions: ♥ 3 slices of pineapple ♥ 1 banana ♥ 10 grapes ♥ 1 kiwi ♥ 1 little apple ♥ 10 

Double Chocolate Cookies

Double Chocolate Cookies

Another little treat for chocolate addicts! These cookies will definitively satisfy your chocolate lust. 😀 I love them the most served still hot, when the chocolate is creamy 😛 PLEASE visit our Facebook page and LIKE us to stay in touch! (Please LEAVE A COMMENT if you feel like   ) 

Apples with Yogurt and Chocolate

Apples with Yogurt and Chocolate

I actually don’t know anybody else, who eats apples in this form, but I find that surprising  as this combination is so simple and delicious! A 5 minutes preparation time makes this a perfect “quick breakfast”! PLEASE visit our Facebook page and LIKE us to stay in touch! (& if you feel like LEAVE 

Custard with Walnuts and Chocolate

Custard with Walnuts and Chocolate

Being a PhD student in Paris I was lucky enough to get a little job at university to work with younger students. UPMC is the largest scientific university in France, so you can imagine that it is full of very interesting people from entire world! Here 

Mulled Wine with Oranges and Almonds

Mulled Wine with Oranges and Almonds

That’s one of the reasons I love winter! As soon it starts snowing it is appropriate to have some hot wine. 🙂 It tastes the best after a long winter weekend walk with people you love. The best hot wine you can get is at German Christmas 

Strawberry Smoothie with Oatmeal

Strawberry Smoothie with Oatmeal

As soon as the strawberry season begins I love to start my day with this delicious smoothie!  The addition of oat meal makes it healthy and nutritious. 🙂 [facebooklike] For 1 smoothie: ♥  around 6-8 big strawberries (150g) ♥  1 little natural yogurt (not sweetened, 125g) ♥  1-2 teaspoons of 

Cupcakes with Confiture de lait et Walnuts

Cupcakes with Confiture de lait et Walnuts

It is magical how simple is to turn a can of condensed milk into a delicious caramel cream! In France it is known as confiture de lait. Simply, add some butter & walnuts and you have a perfect filling for crispy cupcakes. [facebooklike] For 12-20 cupcakes: Dough: ♥  150g flour