Did you have to look twice because of the title? Don’t call me silly! Don’t be afraid. This combination is delicious! Cinnamon, maple syrup, cocoa – sounds like pastry. However, in combination with chili and the other ingredients the marinade for a fancy chicken is laid. The characteristics of the marinade is sweet, bitter, and hot, with a seductive breeze of chocolate. This recipe is taken from swisspaleo.ch. Check them for more.
When I was working around the House of my Grandmum I remembered a refreshing drink she used to make once we where young. It’s an old way to bring refreshment to the farmers working on the fields back in the days. Its quite simple to make it. I’m going to show you how. What do you need? 3 – 4 eggs 500ml tapwater (or still water if you can’t drink tapwater at your place) 50 Read more…
Last Saturday I was enjoying the sun in Zurich close to the lake. After some drinks it was time for dinner. We went to “Niederdörfli” and suddenly we stood in front of a fancy restaurant we both did not know before: The Butcher! Named like the guy from “Gangs of New York”. And they both serve meat 🙂 The Butcher is a burger restaurant. But unlike McDonalds, it has style and the patties are from Read more…
Some men claim that real men never stop bbq-ing and even do it during winter. But now as the weather is becoming warmer, it’s definitely bbq-season for everyone. Let’s share two recipes with you:
Doctors and today every health magazine say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. There are many reasons why oatmeal or porridge is a breakfast super-food: Oats are good for your heart. Oats are packed with fiber (4 grams per 1 cup). Oats have an impressive nutritional profile. Oats help fight obesity and weight gain. Oats will stave off hunger for longer. So all I can say now is: “Have a great Read more…
Like beer? Like “Hendl”? Like traditions? Like having a good time? If you honestly can answer at least one question with yes, you should visit the Stuttgarter Frühlingsfest (engl. Stuttgart Spring Festival or sometimes-vernacular Cannstatter Wasen). It is an annual fair that takes place in the German city of Stuttgart between middle of April and the beginning of May. This year it started on April 16 and ended on May 8. The festival is slightly Read more…
Of course, meat plays an important role when having a barbecue. However, do not forget about the side dish. One of them are barbecue potatoes. This recipe is rather when you are expecting at least five guests than just for yourself so do not freak out because of the large amount of food 😀 You can find and download the recipe here:
Approximately one year ago, I bought a new book called “IT’S GIN TIME”. What is special about it is the fact that it is not a classical reference book, rather it is concerned about the values and feeling when enjoying Gin. It is all about the lifestyle, the stories around the juniper spirit. Suddenly on one page, I was confronted with something totally unexpected – Gin and Tonic and Tea?! I had to read it Read more…
Unlike Vodka, Gin has a unique taste; many different flavors (so-called botanicals) are added. Following categories have evolved over time: Dry Gin is characterized by a distinct juniper flavor, which is complemented by some bitter elements and citrus notes New Western Dry Gin juniper note in background in favor of another flavor note balanced, harmonic flavor composition = suitable for shots London Dry Gin is characterized by a strong juniper flavor and a whole range Read more…
How a monk changed the drinking habits Dunfermline, Scotland 1494 A young monk named John Cor bought around 500kg malt. Enough to produce 400 bottles of a water like liquor. First it was named uisge beatha by the Celts in Scottland and Ireland. Later on the name changed to Whiskey how we know it nowadays. Christian Monks started to destilling Whiskey already in the 5th century. One of them was the now famous St. Patrick. Read more…
