Black Pirate Coffee Crew

During March my friend Saskia from Paris has been staying with me. She has brought me on some new ideas. Like Spelt with Speltmilk spiced up with Staranis. We have have shared cravings for Sauerkraut and Mustard. And a heavy addiction to coffee. We drink so much coffee that we decided that it is time to put the Nespresso machine … Read More

ElmlidBlack Pirate Coffee Crew

Ganz Schön Retro

Some might find this odd but when I am craving for desserts in the middle of the week I make myself a yogi-jelly. At least this has been the case for a week now. It is simple. Just make a jelly out of your favorite yoghurt and top it with your favorite fruit jelly. (at the moment) I think jelly … Read More

ElmlidGanz Schön Retro

Manufactum

Manufactum meeting yesterday was inspiring as always. I got some new ideas for both food and interior. That is the nice thing about the fashion field I work in. Levi’s Vintage is all about history and production so most clients I work with are just as fascinated about production processes, quality and the story behind things as myself. Often even … Read More

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Bread Exchange is going to Hamburg

There is one store that I love above all. The store represent many Characteristics that I find typical German, It is a Loyal, but critical store. Not very modern. But you can trust its quality. It is a German very store. It is Manufactum. Today I am going to Hamburg for a meeting with the head buyer. This is a … Read More

ElmlidBread Exchange is going to Hamburg

The sun was shining over Düsseldorf

When there is no time to go for lunch I take my Landjäger* and eat them with strawberries in the sun. This is a feast too. *Landjäger is a German sausage. I have 2 kinds in my car, one with Bison and one with Boar, Deer and Lamb.

ElmlidThe sun was shining over Düsseldorf

I do a lot of off-road driving

After getting the 7th comment on the dirtiness of my car it was more then clear to me how important surface is to Düsseldorf. My car sure is dirty, but Hey Düsseldorf, komm mal klar. Why would anyone even bother about the dirtyness of someone elses car? Even more so when you don’t even know the person? Waste of energy, … Read More

ElmlidI do a lot of off-road driving

Work hard but make no compromises on your Well-being Ladies

The last 2 days has been pretty crazy. I have been driving a circle around Germany. If I think about it I wonder how it is doable sometimes. But it does not feel that hard if you do it the right way for you. On Thursday I started with an early morning meeting in Ddorf. Then off to Köln for … Read More

ElmlidWork hard but make no compromises on your Well-being Ladies

Ddorf highlight no.1

My Breakfast was served in the library and, as usual, I highly respect people that knows how to serve a good breakfast. Mrs. Loase can. She asked me what I wished for and made me a cheese omelett with smoked salmon on the side. She even remembered from my last visit in November that I did not touch the coffee … Read More

ElmlidDdorf highlight no.1

Ich bin in Düsseldorf

Or, more correct, outside Düsseldorf. I am staying in an old farm house build in year 1800. When I did yoga this morning (don’t worry, I do not always manage to do yoga in the morning. AND it hurts to convince me to do it. Today I was a good girl.) Anyhow. When I did yoga this morning the fog … Read More

ElmlidIch bin in Düsseldorf

Die Dorf

Does anyone have tips for Düsseldorf and the Ruhrpot area? I am staying here until Thursday and then heading to Frankfurt. I have heard of a D’dorf Japanese community resulting in amazing Japanese but also corean restaurants. Does anyone know anything about this? You guys are always the best to ask. Pia, Cori, Tobias and Thi-Loan? I am all ears. … Read More

ElmlidDie Dorf