Trade: Quinces

I never had Quince jelly before this October. Ever. I have never heard of Quinces other then in Bionade. I never ever heard that Quices exist in Sweden. But now I know them. Very well. Ones upon a time Quinces were very trendy. But the last (at least) 80 years they have been pretty out. So the Quinces normally grow … Read More

ElmlidTrade: Quinces

Moonraker Sourdough

This is what it looks like when my bread making get out of hands and I let the color mind spin freely. But actually, it was one of my readers from Antwerp that brought me on this one. She suggested a bread with a Moonraker palette. And I knew I had it somewhere. Some may promise you the moon, but … Read More

ElmlidMoonraker Sourdough

This is the palette of my Walnut sourdough

Did you know that the walnuts color the dough purple if you add it early enough? I love it. You can trade it with me on tomorrow if you like.

ElmlidThis is the palette of my Walnut sourdough

Pomegranate is in the house

2 years ago I booked a 3,5 day trip on my own to Turkey  in end October. Official reason was “I need to get out of Berlin to get some last ray of sunlight”. My hidden Agenda was “I need to get a hold of the best Pomegranate out there. And I want to get them peeled. I can’t stand … Read More

ElmlidPomegranate is in the house

Oh my,,,

I am so hooked. In paris I tried the best dessert/tea bread, ever. It is better then any scones. It was a bread with white chocolate. In Paris I had it with goat cheese. But it is good enough to go alone for dessert I think. I tried to make it at home today and it turned out just as … Read More

ElmlidOh my,,,

Learning from the master 2

One year ago I went to the north of Sweden to learn how to bake. Or, I had been hard core practicing for about 2 years before so it was more about testing if I am really doing it right. I went to the Woods of Wermland, to Lars Gustafssons bakery, and learned from the number one Organic sourdough baker … Read More

ElmlidLearning from the master 2

after 9 hours at the market

It is really tiring to bargain in a language that you can’t understand at all. So I was craving for meat and chanterelle. And I love how the French serve their beef with Dijon mustard. It felt like I had half a jar of it.

Elmlidafter 9 hours at the market

Best snack before the fleemarket

Pimping my SoyYogi with some cactus fruit, strawberries and fresh dates. So good. This will keep me going a bit longer. Clayton and I are going to the Parisian Fleemarket number one to get inspired. This is an important task. I need a lot of energy.

ElmlidBest snack before the fleemarket

Aux Deux Amis

This is what French people look like when they discuss what wine is the most suitable for the occasion. I was wishing for full body and low on tannins. I love how serious they took my wish. We ended up drinking an a wine from Loire. We had dinner at my, at the moment, fav. Parisienne wine bar: Aux Deux … Read More

ElmlidAux Deux Amis

Spread your tomatoes

I always forget that mashed fresh tomatoes can be the only thing a good bread need. I seem to have to visit Spain to remember how good it tastes. But you still need good bread. And good tomatoes of course.

ElmlidSpread your tomatoes