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We're looking forward to a nice long holiday in New York, Beaver Creek and Lech...

I wish everyone Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!




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Entries 2010

14 Dec 2010

A Culinary Discovery

Starters: Truffled Fried Eggs

25 Aug 2010

Earth Meets Sea

Entrées: Porcini & Prawn Cream Tagliatelle

30 Jul 2010

Aubergines at Their Best

Starters: Aubergines & Courgettes in Pumpkinseed Dressing

18 Jun 2010

Austrian Food for my Japanese Friends

Entrees: Schinkenfleckerln

24 May 2010

Simon and his Rhubarb Spleen

Desserts: Rhubarb & Strawberry Dessert

28 Apr 2010

Long Overdue...

Entrées: Sole Filet with Lemon Zest and Garlic Butter

27 Feb 2010

One More Soup Before Winter Ends

Starters: Thick & Creamy Shiitake Soup

14 Feb 2010

Some Meaty Bits...

Entrées: Sizzling Steaks with Rosemary Juice

20 Jan 2010

Can't Get Enough of Cream Soups...

Starters: Zucchini & Lemon Grass Cream Soup


Entries 2009

27 Dec 2009

Christmas Rabbit, Exotic Style

Entrées: Ginger & Curry Spiced Rabbit Rack

09 Dec 2009

In Search of a Tomato Salad Substitute

Starters: Luke-Warm Tomato, Courgette & Aubergine Salad

24 Nov 2009

Yet Another Use for Coconut Milk

Desserts: Spiced-Up Apple Sauce (on Vanilla Ice Cream)

17 Nov 2009

Winter Vegetables

Entrées: Kohlrabi-Coconut Milk Pasta Sauce

10 Nov 2009

More Cookies for my Cookie Monster

Pastries: Saffron-Spiced Buttermilk Cookies

03 Nov 2009

Cookies for my Cookie Monster

Pastries: Toasted Nut & White Chocolate Chip Cookies

27 Oct 2009

More Chanterelles...

Starters: Warm Chanterelle Salad

20 Oct 2009

A Sudden Air of Winter

Entrées: Warming Chanterelle and Lentil Stew

13 Oct 2009

Paris Revisited

Lifestyle: Browsing Bistrots and Wine Bars in Paris

06 Oct 2009

The Other Way of Japanese Fusion

Starters: Dashi-Based Kohlrabi Cream Soup with Scallops

29 Sep 2009

Plan B (but not at all a bad one...)

Entrées: Sake-Stewed, Ginger-Spiced Veggies with Farfalle

22 Sep 2009

When Peeling Tomatoes is Worth the Hassle...

Entrées: Finely Spiced Ratatouille with Rice and Veal Filet

15 Sep 2009

Four Blissful Days in Tokyo

Lifestyle: Enjoying 4 Days in Tokyo

08 Sep 2009

Quick-and-Easy, Tasty, Nutty Rice Pan

Japanese: Pan-Fried Black Octopus Rice

02 Sep 2009

Refreshing Little Intermezzo

Japanese: Ginger-Dressed Carrot and Cucumber Salad

25 Aug 2009

What to Do with a Bunch of Leftover "Brezn"

Entrées: Breznknödel

18 Aug 2009

The Ultimate Summer Refreshment

Starters: Gazpacho

11 Aug 2009

A Little Bit of Japan in Munich...

Japanese: Oven Baked Miso Auberbines

04 Aug 2009

Still Looking Back On San Francisco...

Starters: Orange-Dressed Wild Rice Salad

28 Jul 2009

Spiced-Up Summer Fruit

Desserts: Peaches & Apricots with Saffron Dressing

21 Jul 2009

Now "Really" Back in Munich

Entrées: Ginger and Garlic Rubbed Beef Filet

14 Jul 2009

Indulging in California

Lifestyle: Impressions of Our Trip Through California

23 Jun 2009

Some Random Cooking

Entrées: Penne Salami

16 Jun 2009

My "Signature" Sherry Sauce

Entrées: Chicken & Mushroom Sautée in Sherry Cream Sauce

09 Jun 2009

Leftovers from Tokyo

Pastries: Sesame Apple Cake

26 May 2009

Goodbye, Tokyo (...but we'll be back...)

Lifestyle: What I will miss when I leave Tokyo...

19 May 2009

My "Japanese Quick Fix"

Japanese: "Japanese Quick Fix" Vegetable Stew

12 May 2009

Izakaya Food, Modern Version

Japanese: Butter & Soy Yakisoba

05 May 2009

Chicken in a Mushroom

Japanese: Shiitake Yakitori

28 Apr 2009

More Springtime Salads (Somewhat Random)

Japanese: Carrot and Avocado Salad

21 Apr 2009

Springtime Salads

Japanese: Yuzu-Dressed Daikon and Crab Salad

14 Apr 2009

Pumpkins on the Beach – Arty-Farty Naoshima

Lifestyle: Impressions of Naoshima

07 Apr 2009

A World in White and Pink - Hanami, at Last...

Snacks: Luxury Muesli with Gingered Apples & Strawberries

31 Mar 2009

Soup Weather and Sleeping Beauties

Japanese: Miso Soup with Aubergines, Egg and Soba

17 Mar 2009

Time to Take Note of my "Casual Favourites"

Entrées: Fussili Nipponese

10 Mar 2009

Funky Fusion Sushi, Home Style

Japanese: Variation of Clingfilm Sushi

03 Mar 2009

Nitsuke, Tried and Improved

Japanese: Nitsuke of Sea Bream Filets

24 Feb 2009

Chinese Chopsticks for Chinese Dumplings

Japanese: Salmon-Zucchini Gyoza

17 Feb 2009

Skiing in Zao Onsen (or: Time Travel)

Lifestyle: Impressions of Zao Onsen

10 Feb 2009

Sleepy Yokohama on a Lazy Weekend

Japanese: Marinated Chicken on Shiitake Bed

03 Feb 2009

Cooking Real Japanese

Japanese: Sesame Miso Soup

27 Jan 2009

Countering My Acute Cooking Deficit

Japanese: Tuna and Avocado Tartare

20 Jan 2009

A Quick Fix For My Jetlagged Self

Entrées: Quick Broccoli Penne


Entries 2008

21 Dec 2008

A Hint of Christmas

Lifestyle: Christmas Time in Tokyo

16 Dec 2008

Delicious Little Discoveries in Osaka

Lifestyle: Delicious Little Discoveries in Osaka

09 Dec 2008

Change of Plans: Staying On!

Japanese: Two-Coloured Egg Roll

02 Dec 2008

Mrs. Takahashi's Cooking Lesson

Japanese: Country Style Sushi

25 Nov 2008

Keeping it Short and Simple

Japanese: Simmered Lotus Roots

18 Nov 2008

Leisurely Cooking and Tender Oysters

Japanese: Juicy Oyster, Broccoli and Miso Stir-Fry

11 Nov 2008

Autumn Leaves in Nikko

Lifestyle: Impressions of Nikko in Autumn

11 Nov 2008

A Sense of Autumn

Snacks: Curry-Spiced Meatballs

04 Nov 2008

3 Splendid Days in Beijing

Lifestyle: A Few Impressions of Beijing

28 Oct 2008

Surprise, Surprise

Pastries: Ginger-Flavored Rüeblitorte

21 Oct 2008

Casual Cooking

Japanese: Spicy Vegetable Stew with Seared Scallops

14 Oct 2008

Our Japanese Hiking Experience

Lifestyle: Walking Along the Kiso Valley

07 Oct 2008

A Special Tribute to Yatsuhashi

Lifestyle: Kyoto Revisited

30 Sep 2008

Changing Seasons

Japanese: Udon Noodle Pot with Stewed Veggies and Prawns

23 Sep 2008

A Glimpse of Seoul, Colourful and Spicy

Lifestyle: A Glimpse of Seoul, Colourful and Spicy

16 Sep 2008

The Art of Sushi - My Very First Attempt

Japanese: Sesame-Aubergine-Caviar Sushi

16 Sep 2008

Sushi Rice

Basics: Preparing Sushi Rice

16 Sep 2008

The Art of Sushi - Finally Giving It a Try

Specials: Making Sushi

09 Sep 2008

Discovering Fukuoka (or: As Fresh As It Gets…)

Lifestyle: Discovering Fukuoka

02 Sep 2008

Refreshment Needed!

Japanese: Creamy Yuzu, Wasabi and Sesame Dressing

26 Aug 2008

...It's All About Food!

Japanese: Green Asparagus Spears in a Coat of Foamy Egg

19 Aug 2008

Summer in Europe - with More Fusion Cooking

Japanese: Japanese-Flavoured Lentils with Wasabi Cream

11 Aug 2008

Klagenfurt Greets Tokyo

Japanese: Seared Salmon Bedded on Chanterelles and Hijiki

29 Jul 2008

Trip to the Land of Plenty

Lifestyle: Our Impressions of Hokkaido

14 Jul 2008

As Days Are Getting Hotter...

Japanese: Cold Soba with Summer Toppings

08 Jul 2008

Marvellous Miso Marinades

Japanese: Creamy Carrot Soup with Miso Scallops

01 Jul 2008

My Ups and Downs in Learning Japanese

Japanese: Hijiki Seaweed Salad with Sesame Dressing

24 Jun 2008

Dipping into Japanese Arts and Culture

Lifestyle: Our First Trip to the Kabuki Theatre

17 Jun 2008

Spinach Re-Discovered

Japanese: Spinach and Carrot Salad with Sesame Dressing

10 Jun 2008

Dashi

Basics: Making Dashi

10 Jun 2008

Our Merry Euro-Asian Cooking Session

Japanese: King Prawns in Spicy Red Sauce

03 Jun 2008

Early Morning Bustle at Tsukiji

Lifestyle: Impressions of Tsukiji Fish Market

27 May 2008

Yummy Sticky Black Rice

Japanese: Black Rice-Filled Mini Squid

20 May 2008

Being Pampered, the Japanese Way

Lifestyle: Impressions of Izu

13 May 2008

Stuck in the Butter Crisis

Japanese: Tuna Steak on Wasabi and Basil Sauce

07 May 2008

Getting Tuned For Shanghai

Japanese: Curry-Flavoured Prawn Chinese Dumplings

06 May 2008

The Shanghai Shock

Lifestyle: Pictures and Tales from Our Shanghai Trip

29 Apr 2008

Delicacies for Busy Days

Japanese: Seared Scallops with Japanese Herb Dressing

22 Apr 2008

Japan Gone West (or vice versa?)

Japanese: Japanese-Fusion Squid Salad

15 Apr 2008

Getting Fishy

Japanese: Tuna Sashimi and Seaweed Salad

08 Apr 2008

Bonsai Edition

Japanese: Marinated Chicken Sauté

07 Apr 2008

Day Trip to Stunning Fuji-San

Lifestyle: Views on Fuji-San

01 Apr 2008

Cherry Blossoms Everywhere

Lifestyle: Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo

25 Mar 2008

Inaugurating My New Kitchen Tools

Japanese: Spicy Salmon, Steamed Spinach and Soba

18 Mar 2008

First Impressions of Tokyo

Lifestyle: First Impressions of Tokyo

26 Feb 2008

Leaving for Japan - Our Farewell Party, Part III

Snacks: Sesame-Chicken Mini-Skewers

26 Feb 2008

Leaving for Japan - Our Farewell Party, Part II

Snacks: Sake-Stewed Taro Potatoes on Spinach Nests

26 Feb 2008

Leaving for Japan - Our Farewell Party, Part I

Snacks: Japanese Egg Roll Bites

26 Feb 2008

Leaving for Japan - Our Farewell Party

Specials: Japanese Fusion Party Snacks

19 Feb 2008

Tastes so Light and Fluffy...

Desserts: Crema al Limón

12 Feb 2008

More Little Gems Discovered in my Kitchen

Starters: Balsamic Lentils with Seared Monkfish Bits

05 Feb 2008

Polenta

Basics: Polenta

05 Feb 2008

The Hidden Treasures of my Kitchen Cabinet

Entrées: Stuffed Pimientos del Piquillo with Saffron Sauce

29 Jan 2008

Sweet Little Crumbling Mini-Cakes

Desserts: Hot Apple and Almond Crumble Cakies

22 Jan 2008

Japan, We're Coming!

Entrées: Japanese Buckwheat Noodles with Beef and Morels

15 Jan 2008

Little Pitfalls of the Bain-Marie

Starters: Kohlrabi Soufflé with Carrots, Ginger & Pistachios

08 Jan 2008

Recovering From All The Feasting

Entrées: Extended Sauce Bolognese

01 Jan 2008

New Year's Goulash

Entrées: Goulash


Entries 2007

25 Dec 2007

My Master of Walnut Desaster

Pastries: Poppy Seed and Apple Cake

18 Dec 2007

Duck Breast Tasting of Christmas...

Entrées: Orange-Flavoured Duck Breast

11 Dec 2007

Leftovers Turned Into a Sparkling Dessert...

Desserts: Sparkling Lemon-Rosemary Ice Cup

27 Nov 2007

B(l)ack to the Roots

Entrées: Pasta with Pumpkin, Maroon Carrots and Chicken

20 Nov 2007

A Fruity Dessert for Wintertime

Desserts: Juicy Orange Salad

20 Nov 2007

Filleting Oranges

Basics: Filleting Oranges

13 Nov 2007

Salad Dressing Enthusiasm

Starters: Salad with Mushrooms and Sherry Dressing

06 Nov 2007

It's Hunting Season

Entrées: Venison Loin Filet with Herb Crust

30 Oct 2007

Birthday Cake

Pastries: Mango Cream Cake with Pistachios and Hazelnuts

23 Oct 2007

Enchanting Chanterelles

Entrées: Chanterelles and Beef Pasta with Balsamic Sauce

15 Oct 2007

Smooth Sauce of Red Berries

Basics: Smooth Sauce of Red Berries

15 Oct 2007

Purée of Red (or Yellow) Peppers

Basics: Purée of Red (or Yellow) Peppers

15 Oct 2007

A Slightly Different Panna Cotta

Desserts: Lemon-Hazelnut Panna Cotta with Strawberries

15 Oct 2007

Savouring the Natural Taste of Ripe Mangos

Desserts: Mango Purée on Creamy Lime Yoghurt

15 Oct 2007

Ginger Meets Peaches

Desserts: Ginger Peaches with Hazelnut Cream

15 Oct 2007

Experimenting with Basic White Sauce

Entrées: Veal Medaillons in Lime and Sage Sauce

15 Oct 2007

Discovering Kohlrabi

Entrées: Chicken Breast with Curry-Flavoured Kohlrabi

15 Oct 2007

My Re-Discovery of Chicken Breast

Entrées: Chicken Breast Filets with Spicy Red Peppers

15 Oct 2007

My First Ever Go at Lentils

Starters: Salad of Lentils and Crayfish

15 Oct 2007

Tasty Mushrooms Made Easy

Starters: Sautéed Mushrooms with Basil Oil

15 Oct 2007

Flavour Experiments with Puréed Peppers

Starters: Scallops on Puréed Red and Yellow Peppers

15 Oct 2007

Fast Fusion

Starters: Spinach Chicken Soup with Asian Touch

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