Crete
“What is your favorite wine?” he asked. “The one I am drinking at the moment” she answered. Maybe everything will seem better and better, or there are …
15 Jun
Crete offline
Crete offline
Together with Portugal, Greece it must be the country I visited the most in the south of Europe. But I never went to Crete. Maybe because …
14 Jun
Nicest Bread Boxes!
Nicest Bread Boxes!
Thanks to everyone that showed up on Saturday for MY KILOS presentation at Studio Cherie! And a large thank you to Daniel and Philipp for trading …
07 Jun
Bread Exchange at MY KILOS
Bread Exchange at MY KILOS
Tomorrow I am trading Bread with the design team from 45 KILO. They will serve the bread at their opening presentation of the new label …
04 Jun
Cherry Bombe
Cherry Bombe
The other day one of the most beautiful food magazines arrived in my mailbox. It was the first issue of the Cherry Bombe. I had heard about …
02 Jun
Istanbul
Istanbul
It is hard not to be concerned for the people of Istanbul the last days. Such violence is unacceptable.
22 May
Michael Pollan on Sourdough
Michael Pollan on Sourdough
On May 3rd there was an interview with Michael Pollan on NPR on his new book Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation. You can read/hear …
10 May
the Bread Exchange in SMAK
the Bread Exchange in SMAK
Delivered by a group of Polish food lovers I finally got my hands on the latest SMAK magazine from Warsaw. I really like this magazine. ———————— I …
03 May
the Bread Exchange Newsletter
the Bread Exchange Newsletter
The first Bread Exchange Newsletter is soon to be published. If you like to receive it, please sign up here: <!– Begin MailChimp Signup Form –> <link …
30 Apr
Thank You. Friends of Truth.
Thank You. Friends of Truth.
Today a surprise arrived on my door step, send to me by the Friends of truth. It was a reminder of that the summer is soon to …
22 Apr
Priceless Trade
Priceless Trade
Latest Bread trade offer is probably one of the most creative so far: The one time option to call at 3am in the morning if I …
21 Apr
WELT am SONNTAG
WELT am SONNTAG
Today there is an Article about good bread in WELT am SONNTAG. The article by Anne Waak is discussing why the German bread quality has seen …
19 Apr
The search for the perfect baking shovel-part 3
The search for the perfect baking shovel-part 3
Slowly, but steadily my baking shovel production are coming to an end in Kabul. I have received a couple of teasers of the carving – …
08 Apr
Bread Exchange from Dehli
Bread Exchange from Dehli
1,5 years ago, one of my breads were brought by a guest to a house warming party at the India based German Ambassador. I love …
08 Apr
Hindukush 2
Hindukush 2
This was it. It went too fast. As always. But I guess how it would always be. If there would have been more time, the …
08 Apr
Good Reads
Good Reads
My Kabul postings are slowly coming to an end. I am returning back to my so called reality. However, if you feel like making some …
07 Apr
Leaving
Leaving
Classic. I am used to this one now. Gräddfilen. Taking the smoother way where only women are allowed. The one that goes a bit faster …
07 Apr
the world traveller
the world traveller
This is the sim card collection in the wallet of my BF. When I am missing home during my travels it is a realief to think …
06 Apr
Genetic love for wood carving
Genetic love for wood carving
My grand father loved to carve wood. As a hobby. My father and his sisters are left with beautiful mirrors, beds, bread baskets butter knives, …
06 Apr
The search for the perfect baking shovel-part 2
The search for the perfect baking shovel-part 2
I think I found the right guys for making my baking shovel now. In the old town of Kabul, there is an area that stands out …
04 Apr
This is Joel van Houdt
This is Joel van Houdt
I met Joel in Kabul, after asking around for a photographer that are not only the best, but also is really really nice. Everyone seem …
04 Apr
The search for the perfect baking shovel-part 1
The search for the perfect baking shovel-part 1
I had brought my German Baking shovel to Kabul. You know the kind of wooden spade that you use when you push the bread into …
03 Apr
The man with the best mulberries
The man with the best mulberries
On the street outside the old town in Kabul, this man were selling his mulberries. I feel like I slowly get a hook on what good …
02 Apr
Berlin Bread Exchange this Friday
Berlin Bread Exchange this Friday
On friday morning I will have Bread to trade in Berlin. It is baked with a blend of flour from Canada and Saxony, salt from …
02 Apr
Leeks
Leeks
I told you before- I love leeks. Someone that likes bread and leeks, or scallions, have come to the right place in Afghanistan. ————————– When I come home …
02 Apr
the traffic
the traffic
Everyday is really full scheme. Traffic takes forever. It weird to sit in a car and everytime that we get are stuck in traffic to …
01 Apr
Wine in Kabul
Wine in Kabul
It is not easy to have a glass of wine with your meal in Kabul. Most restaurant does not serve it. I heard of 3 …
01 Apr
Antiques in Kabul
Antiques in Kabul
It is hard to keep your money. It is too much great things to buy. Antiques from the different times of war are sold in …
31 Mar
Buzkashi Boys
Buzkashi Boys
If you are in Berlin tonight: The last screening of the beautiful Afghan movie, made by Sam French, Buzkashi Boys, is playing together with the 4 …
30 Mar
my Sourdough bread in the Tandoor
my Sourdough bread in the Tandoor
I brought my simple sourdough and had the baking woman to bake my dough in the traditional way in the Tandoor. It turned out amazing. …
30 Mar
the journey
the journey
We have the power to see the world from whatever perspective we like to. We choose the shade of the glasses we wear. Most of the …
29 Mar
The first Bread Exchange in Kabul
The first Bread Exchange in Kabul
My first bread here in Kabul could really have showed a bit more effort to make a good first impression. However, I had brough 8 …
29 Mar
The Bread
The Bread
I never visted a country where bread played a larger role than in Afghanistan. The Bread is practically used instead of the fork and spoons, …
28 Mar
Important visitor in Kabul
Important visitor in Kabul
The other day John Kerry came to town so I stayed away from the center as much as possible. The days when important guests are …
28 Mar
the Bakery
the Bakery
Bread is without doubt the most important dish in Afghanistan. The most common is the Nan bread, baked in a tandoor in the ground. I …
26 Mar
girls shopping
girls shopping
Today I met a female Afghan photographer who took me out girls shopping. It was the Only time spend without a man 2 meters away …
22 Mar
The first meal
The first meal
After arriving from the airport we went to Sufi, a traditional Afghan restaurant with a lovely garden. I tried Mantu and Ashak, two Afghan kind of …
21 Mar
today is a new year
today is a new year
I am arriving to Afghanistan together with the Spring. It is the first day of the new year. And it is the first day of …
21 Mar
Shortly after arrival in Kabul
Shortly after arrival in Kabul
First thing to do is getting your feet dirty. Inescapable.
21 Mar
This is the Hindukush
This is the Hindukush
Does anyone know a Female Photographer currently stationed in Kabul? Any tip is highly appreciated. Please email me at contact@thebreadexchange.com Thank You.
19 Mar
Weather check Kabul
Weather check Kabul
Tomorrow I am going to Kabul. At the moment I am considering trivial matters such as “what do I wear?“. And realizing “I have nothing to …
19 Mar
the circle
the circle
Such a a great way of celebrating the finishing the second step (out of three) of a year worth of work: 3 Bread Exchange connections …
17 Mar
Guys, you have kept me busy day and night with your great comments on my recipes. I would never have expected this when I asked …
07 Mar
Looking for help in the US/UK
Looking for help in the US/UK
Hej! I am testing a lot of recipes at the moment. My problem is that I am not really getting along with writing recipes in Cups, …
05 Mar
the Bread Exchange in French
the Bread Exchange in French
The Bread Exchange in Berlin. As Bobo as it gets. I like it. This is the film about the Bread Exchange on French Canal +. I do …
27 Feb
the Bread Exchange in Loved Mag
the Bread Exchange in Loved Mag
I just found the Bread Exchange in the list of things to LOVE in the latest food issue of Loved magazine Thank You for your kind …
20 Feb
The perfect shades of grey
The perfect shades of grey
In the last weeks I have been traveling between the three European cities that I associate with the color Grey. Switzerland, Belgium and Poland. The all …
19 Feb
Craving Brussels
Craving Brussels
I am on my way to Warsaw. So traveling over Brussels is not really on the way. However, some days you just know that you …
15 Feb
Ich gebs zu: Ich steh auf sowas
Ich gebs zu: Ich steh auf sowas
Blame it on my mother who danced folk dance when she was pregnant and loved to play violin music for me when I was laying …
14 Feb
Postcard from Hawaii
Postcard from Hawaii
Bread Exchange got a postcard the other day from the Berlin blogger Mary who runs Stil in Berlin. I crave for sun when I see …
11 Feb
home of the Bread Exchange
home of the Bread Exchange
We have an office! Nothing too big, nothing fancy, but it is an office. A place to write and where I am not constantly distracted …
06 Feb
Hurra! Blog
Hurra! Blog
Almost 2 years ago did Eva and Roman a small film blog post about food. Among other things they came to my home and talked …
01 Feb
Morgenrot
Morgenrot
The morning woke me up with its most charming red sky. I wish it would stay for another hour.
31 Jan
hunting the writing bliss
hunting the writing bliss
I have rigged up my computer. Fire is on. I poured myself 2 too many cups of coffee already. This is my favorite work place on …
30 Jan
Good Morning Bavaria!
Good Morning Bavaria!
This is the most relaxing of all valleys. Halfway up the mountain. I have been here before.
26 Jan
Dear München,
Dear München,
I am urgently Looking for Sprouted Granola for a shoot this weekend. Anyone that has some at home to spare? I pay or trade in for …
23 Jan
Liebste Frau Doll,
Liebste Frau Doll,
Your care package with home made sausage specialities from south Germany will make the highlight on our Sunday Brunch in München. I feel like I …