Gardening is a beloved pastime for many, bringing joy, tranquility, and a deeper connection with nature. It doesn’t matter whether you have a sprawling backyard, a modest balcony, or a few potted plants on a windowsill; gardening can transform spaces and lives alike. With a few helpful tips and tricks, you can elevate your gardening … Read more
The Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera spp.) is a popular houseplant known for its vibrant, festive blooms during the holiday season. While many people purchase these plants, few know that propagating them is a relatively simple process that can turn one plant into dozens. In this article, we will explore the expert secrets of a seasoned gardener … Read more
While some vintage recipes are best left in the past (savory Jello salad, anyone?), others are timeless treasures worth revisiting. This War-Time Cake is one of those enduring classics. Born out of necessity during times of rationing, it’s an ingenious dessert made without eggs or milk—ingredients that were once scarce. Given recent shortages, this cake … Read more
Ingredients: 200 ml sugar 100 ml sparkling mineral water (important!) 4 eggs 200 ml flour 300 ml ground nuts of your choice (e.g., hazelnuts, almonds, etc.) 1 pinch of salt 100 ml oil or melted butter 1 packet of baking powder 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder For the topping: 150 g chocolate 150 g heavy … Read more
Ingredients: 500 g wheat flour (type 750) 100 g rye flour (type 720) 350 ml lukewarm water 10 g fresh yeast (or 5 g dry yeast) 1.5 tsp salt 1 tsp honey 3 tbsp olive oil 50 g seed mix (sunflower seeds, flaxseeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, caraway) Instructions: see continuation on next … Read more
Ingredients: 2 eggs 440 g curd cheese (tvaroh) 120 g sugar 140 g softened butter 200 g flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 packet vanilla pudding powder A little oil for greasing the muffin tin Preparation: see continuation on next page
Ingredients Rolled oats: 2 cups (200 g) Milk of your choice: 1 cup (240 ml) Baking soda: 1 teaspoon Carrot: 1, grated Dried apricots: 9, rinsed in warm water Apple: 1, diced Raisins: 4 tablespoons, rinsed in warm water Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon Eggs: 3 Stevia or sweetener of choice: 4 tablespoons Vanilla extract: 2 tablespoons … Read more
Ingredients 100 ml buttermilk 1 jar sour cherries (pitted and preserved) ½ packet baking powder 320 g flour 250 g butter (softened) 120 g sugar 2 eggs ½ vanilla pod (or vanilla extract) 2–3 tbsp cocoa powder 1 packet vanilla pudding powder 500 ml milk 150 g chocolate glaze (or chocolate for melting) 1 tbsp … Read more
Ingredients 1 package of Prinzenrolle cookies (or similar sandwich cookies) 220 g butter 2 cups of sour cream (500 g) 2 cups of cherries 2 packets of red cake glaze Preparation see continuation on next page
Ingredients: 200 g wheat flour 150 g sugar 100 g butter 3 eggs 1 packet of baking powder 1 packet of vanilla sugar 150 ml milk 5–6 apples (preferably tart) 1 tsp cinnamon 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for dusting) Preparation: see continuation on next page
