the best house guests

I am having friends over from Australia. And I love having guests over. There is just one little thing. I know I am risking to sound weird now but it does not matter. So, I do not like when my bathroom looks messy. I am not talking about having the floor soaked or people forgetting to take their hair away. … Read More

Elmlidthe best house guests

on my bike to Sausalito

If you place just one of these Lavender bouquets on the back of your bike you will share the amazing smell with everyone you pass on your journey. And if you happen to be in the States, don’t miss to pick up a copy of the beautiful San Francisco magazine KINFOLK – A guide for small gatherings

Elmlidon my bike to Sausalito

The Parsonage

The Parsonage. This Bed and Breakfast is run by the Joan and John in the smoothest and most charming way. This 23 roomVictorian house from 1883 is full of original details. The 5 rooms they are  renting makes you feel at home. And the parlors brings you back to another time. But the greatest thing about the Personage is Joan and … Read More

ElmlidThe Parsonage

Manufactum HQ

You might know by now that one of my absolute fav stores around is Manufactum. Under one roof Manufactum is successfully mixing a variety types of products that all follow the same theme: They are original in both production and quality. I can stay there for hours since every tool or pasta package you take in your hand has a … Read More

ElmlidManufactum HQ

Finnish Comfort Bread

So now it happened. Someone decided to trade a BREAD for a Selfmade BREAD in my Bread Exchange project. I think most people are aware that if there is something that I am not lacking, then it is bread. However, There is one bread I AM lacking; Finnish Rye Sourdough. I am brought up on this bread and I have very … Read More

ElmlidFinnish Comfort Bread

Bread Exchange on German TV

To express myself soft; I was shit nervous. And I am almost just as nervous to see the result of the studio recording. On wednesday night I am interviewed on German Television, Deutsche Welle. The show, “Insight Germany”, is broadcasted outside of Germany on Wednesday 6.15pm. Yes, the German TV Channel Deutsche Welle can be watched everywhere in the world. And, … Read More

ElmlidBread Exchange on German TV

Fashionable Bread Week

Today we are  reaching the peak day. There are 3 kind of bread coming up today. One newcomer and two classics: Mulberry bread baked with water, flour and British sea salt. Dior Shaded Sourdough with Sage crust. Bake with water, flour and French sea salt. Buttenheim Beer Sourdough with Apricots and Hazelnuts. Baked with Beer from Levi Strauss hometown Buttenheim. Let … Read More

ElmlidFashionable Bread Week

Bread for the Press Days

It is Press Days in Berlin. And, regardless of what people say, the Fashion Business is still eating Bread. The Swedish brand ACNE just send me a bike currier to pick up their fresh baked Mulberry bread for their roof top grill party. The perfect Swedish color matching is just a coincident. ———————————– I am still baking tomorrow. Let me … Read More

ElmlidBread for the Press Days

The Mulberry Bread

Bread Exchange is baking again and I can not wait to introduce the new member of my Sourdough family: The Bread of Mulberry. I expect it to be the most fashionable bread since the Dior Shaded Bread was introduced in December 2010. It is baked with Mulberries, Water, Organic Wheat Flour and, of course, Brittish Sea Salt. Let me know if … Read More

ElmlidThe Mulberry Bread

1001 stories has been told

Tonight we reached the number 1001. That is a lot of Bread Exchange stories. One for every trade. Thank you for sharing them with me.

Elmlid1001 stories has been told