The London Plane: Rose Granola

For the past couple of weeks we explored Seattle and Portland, not so much sightseeing-wise but food-wise. We had lunch at The London Plane, which is not only a café, but also a bakery, patisserie, florist, and mini-delicatessen. They even sell tableware. Everything, food included, is wonderful, beautiful and delicious. Read more…

Spaghetti Monte e Mare

Summer goes by too fast! We just got back from our wonderful trip along the coast of the Pacific Northwest. From one of our vacation rentals on the rugged coast of Oregon we had a stunning view of the ‘Proposal Rock’, a huge rock rising up out of the ocean at Neskovin. We prepared this […] Read more…

Pflaumen Streuselkuchen (Plum Streusel Cake)

August is prune time! It’s a beautiful time to take long walks through the lush and green fields of Brandenburg, the federal state that surrounds Berlin. When strolling through the fields you will be able to pick prunes and other fruits from the many fruit trees. Actually, it’s a favorite pastime of locals. They often […] Read more…

Apricot Apple Cake

I often make this easy cake when friends show up unannounced. Most ingredients I have readily available in my cupboard, and I make it with the fresh fruit I have on hand. You can even use frozen berries. I love the combination of apricots and apples, so now that fresh apricots are in season I […] Read more…

Red Fruit Breakfast

I know, it’s hardly a recipe, but I want to share it anyhow because it tastes really good! Just combine juicy watermelon with good quality goat cheese, some mint and red currants. That’s it. Drink it with freshly pressed citrus juice. Easy peasy but it looks great. Read more…

Summer Beets: Two Easy Salads

While Petra is on a bike tour in Europe with her family (from Berlin to Copenhagen!), I’m discovering the Pacific Northwest with husband and kids in a car. Especially in Seattle and Portland it’s hard not too have great food. I’m thrilled seeing so many good and beautiful restaurants (soon I’ll post some must-go addresses). […] Read more…

Pan con tomate & Tinto de Verano

This is summer at its easiest: a glass of Tinto de Verano and a platter full of toasted bread with ripe tomatoes and garlic, our mix of the classic Spanish Pan con Tomate and the Italian crostini with tomato. We are taking a short break from our Kitchen Tables and will post irregularly over the […] Read more…

Sandwich with Avocado & Nasturtium

We just came back from a mini break in The Netherlands. Holland is best in summer if you’d ask me: lush green fields and forests, happy bikers (due to the lack of rain…) and terraces everywhere. Of course we had lunch at the Veldkeuken , situated at an old estate near the city of Utrecht. […] Read more…

Potluck Gazpacho with Avocado

Hurray for the potluck! Before I moved to the US 4 years ago, I had never heard of a potluck. The concept of everyone bringing food to an event or party has lately become more popular in The Netherlands as well, but it is not yet as incorporated as here. Well, I love it. A […] Read more…

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