September

Finally it is here! THE FALL!!! Sun is shining. The markets are more exiting then ever. Finally I get to wear my bavarian fall outfits. We girls are getting together for mushroom hunts and fleemarkets. The summer dust needs to get cleaned away so that there is space and mood for making dinners for my friends at home. Oh how … Read More

ElmlidSeptember

Sea Salted Carmel Buns

The ability to make good “Kanelbullar” (Cinnamon rolls) is really really important in Sweden. When I was a kid the Mothers  were graded after how good their Cinnamon buns were. My Mom thought Cinnamon was pretty booring. She was always creative and made her own tastes. Like buns filled with hazelnut cream. Or home made almond paste. I was soooo … Read More

ElmlidSea Salted Carmel Buns

Sometimes things does not work out as you want them to.

Last night I had too many doughs going at the same time, too much of everything at the Cooking course and it was WAY TOO LATE to start to bake. I fell a sleep at 3 am. Forgot that I still had bread in the oven. Woke up from the smell. Turned of the oven (but forgot to take out … Read More

ElmlidSometimes things does not work out as you want them to.

tonights cooking course and tomorrows baking session

If roasting pine seeds without burning them is the most complicated thing I can think of to do in a kitchen (just like for most people that tend to do 3 things at the same time -ALWAYS) then low-temp-cooking is the easiest. But I still need a course to start doing it. Join me! I think there are still spots … Read More

Elmlidtonights cooking course and tomorrows baking session

Dreaming of South Africa

So, the plan was to go to South Africa in November. But then one of these non-resistible  project pops up, and you just can’t do it. So typical the fashion business. It is impossible to plan anything (except for showrooms, I guess I have spend every first weekend of October the last 4 years in Paris). But I guess that … Read More

ElmlidDreaming of South Africa

Kim Chi 2

I have now finished the jar that Su’s Mom made for me. Therefore this is the last Kim Chi post. Until I get my hands on a new jar. The last dish was great. Just a simple omelett with dill and ham. On top, some Kim Chi. Simple, healthy and soooo Good. The combination Eggs and Kim Chi is just … Read More

ElmlidKim Chi 2

Amazing trade

A few days ago I made a great trade at the Bread Exchange. Su already contacted me a while ago offering me a Kim Chi cooking course with her mom. Yes, you read me right; A KIM CHI COOKING COURSE WITH A REAL COREAN MAMA!!! That is a dream offer since I consume quite a lot of this and I … Read More

ElmlidAmazing trade

how to eat brie the day after

Last Sunday, in Sweden, I made brunch for 25 of my parents friends. The night before we had a birthday dinner party for 50 people so we were tired. Thank God for good wine that does not give hangovers. I went up at 7 and prepared the brunch dishes. My favorite is the most simple one: Baked Brie. Just bake … Read More

Elmlidhow to eat brie the day after

Breakfast for jet-lagged people

I think I am jet-lagged. Holiday jet-lagged. I am sooo tired and slow and I can not make up my mind if I like it or not. I have decided that I should enjoy it and it is ok to be tired until next monday. The best way to get myself out of bed in the morning is to start … Read More

ElmlidBreakfast for jet-lagged people

Good Morning Monday

This is ending up being a breakfast blog. I can really recommend the following: Eggs in glas with Caviar Finnish sourdough with smoked salted horse meat Soya Yoghurt with blueberry sauce and flex seed Honeymelon and Jamon Carrots a lot of coffee

ElmlidGood Morning Monday