Where Manna falls from Heaven

Even though I am not at all religious, I feel close to it somehow. Being in Sinai freshens up my memories from Sunday School when I was a kid.  The stories of Joseph (son of Jacob and Rachel). Of Abraham and Sarah who counted the stars in the desert to see how many children they would get. And Moses of … Read More

ElmlidWhere Manna falls from Heaven

Desert morning

I probably did not look as cool as I felt, But this morning I was galloping over the sand on a white Schimmel. Named Rambo.

ElmlidDesert morning

What is a perfect Holiday?

Depends on your needs you’ll say. To me a perfect holiday has to Speed up my pulse a bit. Like NYC does. Make me relax. I do not really feel like I need this but I assume that I do. But none of above 2 satisfies me if not my main purpose for holiday is achieved: To learn something. So … Read More

ElmlidWhat is a perfect Holiday?

Land of Fayrouz

I needed a break. And this sure is. It is scenic here.

ElmlidLand of Fayrouz

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