I got something for all you kale fans out there. Well… actually there is not that much kale in this Zuppa Toscana, to be honest. It’s actually more like “the green icing on top of the cake”. Yeah, you could say that ;) Anyway – the soup is the perfect meal on a cold winter day to warm you from the inside and give you all the energy (means calories) you need to keep you warm when going outside ;P
When it is wet and cold outside, a warming stew with coconut, pumpkin, and legumes is just perfect! A delicious vegan stew with loads of veggies, which could be considered “healthy”, thanks to a large amount of fiber from the lentils and beans. Well… at least “healthier” than a big pot of pasta with a heavy and fatty creamy sauce, right?! I’m pretty sure you figured that out already…. ;P
It’s kale season! I know, not everyone likes this type of veggie but I have to say I actually love it. Not in every shape or form, but in general, you can make really nice dishes with it. This Caldo Verde with Chorizo, Potatoes, and Kale, for example. One of my favorite recipes to do as soon as the season started. Easy to prepare and very flavorful! ;)
Today I got something delicious for you… but it’s not coming from my oven. Nothing sweet, no cake or anything like that today. Just delicious pasta with meatballs, mushrooms, and kale. A tasty dish we love in winter. A lot of great flavors come together in one dish. You should definitely try this one here ;)
High Five for regional and seasonal products! I really like to work with veggies that are available from farms close by – I think it’s important to support local farmers and companies. In summer we have a lot of fruits and veggies that are available from local sources – in winter, on the other hand, this selection is reduced quite a bit. Basically only potatoes and cabbage in many versions ;P It’s sometimes a bit challenging, but I actually like cabbage. You can create delicious dishes with it. Kale, for example, is very versatile and got much more popular in the past few years. So… how about a simple and easy to prepare kale pesto with your next pasta? Sounds good?
Winter is the season for kale. As soon as the first frost has hit the fields, kale is ready to harvest. From that moment on you can find kale (it is also called brown cabbage) on the farmer’s markets and in supermarkets. Today I used kale in a somewhat more unusual way and baked delicious Kale Danish aka. Franzbrötchen. Sounds weird at first probably, because danish are more known for being a sweet treat, but believe me, these small pastries are really delicious!
I love my job, but in between I love to bake and try new things in the kitchen. A lot of my friends and colleagues encourage me to bake - for a very simple reason: they get the leftovers - and it seems they like it most of the time ;) 
