Hanging tender (French “Onglet”) – or kidney cone in German due to its position and shape – is “technically” considered to be offal, but as pure muscle meat it has basically nothing to do with it. Continue reading Hanging tender
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Surf & Turf Phuket Town
On the Thai island Phuket there are countless restaurants – many of them do not survive a complete season after their mostly pompous opening. Those restaurants that have been in Phuket for more than two years can justifiably say they have made it. One of these culinary temples with a “stock guarantee” is the Surf & Turf in Phuket Town. Continue reading Surf & Turf Phuket Town
Mavroudis Olive Oil
Mavroudis Olive Oil is one of the most respected olive oil producers on the globe. Every year, the oils win gold medals and other prizes all over the world – be it Berlin, Athens, London, New York, Canada or even Italy – hardly any other oil makes it to the top places so consistently…and you can taste it! Continue reading Mavroudis Olive Oil
ESPAÑA ORIGINAL
The 100% Spanish Duroc pork of the brand ESPAÑA ORIGINAL is something great. In my opinion, the Duroc pork clearly is ahead by a “pigs’ nose” in terms of taste compared to the Ibérico. It is evenly marbled and – when handled correctly – therefore it always remains juicy, but has considerably less “disturbing” fat than the Ibérico pork. Continue reading ESPAÑA ORIGINAL
Lieblingsplatz
The restaurant Lieblingsplatz could – if it was around the corner – also become my favourite place. We visited this restaurant after I noticed it on television a few years ago. The supposed boss (you never know with TV) made such a patent, open and honest impression on me that this, together with the culinary promises, was reason enough to stop by there the next time I was in the area. At the end of February, we made the way of approx. 30 minutes from Hamburg to the south. Continue reading Lieblingsplatz
Penne Nere Rigate
Larded Leg of venison, Mussels in tomato white wine broth, Larded Turkey mallets, and Black garlic butter
Penne Nere Rigate
For 2 persons
Difficulty Level: Easy
Expenses: 8-12 Euro
Time Effort: 45 minutes Continue reading Penne Nere Rigate
TOMRA 2022 – Interview Intro
As loyal foodadvisor readers, you know that for us the culinary has always been the focus in recent years. Be it restaurants, hotels or the meet the chef section – in the end it’s all about enjoyment, about the joy of sharing positive experiences with you and about what’s on the plate. Continue reading TOMRA 2022 – Interview Intro
The Grand
Reservation & Web
On recommendation we spontaneously decided to visit The Grand in Berlin. In the afternoon we were looking for a location in Berlin Mitte and made an ad hoc reservation by phone. A refreshingly friendly and courteous opposite took off – Daniela – she told us a bit about The Grand and immediately made us feel welcome. Continue reading The Grand
CHÂTEAU BOEUF
CHÂTEAU BOEUF quality beef from France is an brand that is exclusively available at REWE. You can recognise the meat by its fresh and appetizing appearance in the service counter or the self-service areas, but also by the brand logo if necessary. Continue reading CHÂTEAU BOEUF
Das Ottenthal
Year after year, every one of us got birthday – besides the fact that we have grown older again, or rather were allowed to grow older – this is a day we want to spend with family and good friends. Due to the current situation, however, this unfortunately did not work out as desired. Continue reading Das Ottenthal
Curry shashlik
Hello dear readers, today I would like to introduce you to one of my latest shashlik (kind of shish kebab) variations – basically a domestic remake of the beloved “snack stand shashlik”. It all started for me in autumn 2020 – somehow it felt like a hundred years had passed since I last enjoyed a good shashlik at one of my favourite stands. Continue reading Curry shashlik
New sensory territory
A New Trade Fair – A New World of Flavours
The 2025 trade fair season at Messe Berlin initially began for me with familiar formats. Events such as FRUIT LOGISTICA, the International Green Week, and the WEINmesse Berlin have long become fixed constants within my culinary trade-fair calendar. Continue reading New sensory territory
Salmundo
Christian Piekert from Salmundo is “The specialist” in Germany when it comes to salts. In addition, his company has also had black garlic in its range for over a decade. Mr. Piekert was therefore one of the pioneers in the use and sale of this aromatic ingredient, which originated in Asia. Continue reading Salmundo
Usedom Palace Hotel Zinnowitz
After we had spent most of our time in Ahlbeck, we decided at the end of our days off to also visit the other imperial baths. Only then we noticed that Ahlbeck is apparently rather to be assigned to the quiet places than other beaches of the area. Continue reading Usedom Palace Hotel Zinnowitz
AITO Cheddar
Those of you who have been following my blog for a while will know that I have become a real Finland fan in recent years. It all started with the Green Week in Berlin – the Finnish community’s presence at the fair simply had a special flair. Continue reading AITO Cheddar
InkBird: Meat thermometer
I have to say up front that I’m not really a fan of meat thermometers – in particular, I consider excesses such as using the temperature measurement when roasting a single slice of rump steak to be real satire. Continue reading InkBird: Meat thermometer
LaSelva – Organic Delicatessen
When I visited for the first time BIOFACH this year, I was lucky enough to get to know a veteran of the industry – LaSelva BIO-Delicatessen, an Italian family of connoisseurs with a pioneering spirit from Munich. LaSelva took its first steps into the field of organic farming 40 years ago. This makes Toscana one of the proverbial cradles of organic farming in Europe. Continue reading LaSelva – Organic Delicatessen
Blood Oranges
Blood oranges in the Quick Check, KaDeWe, Sanlucar, Struwwelpeter, Il Fragolino, Moretti, Valensina Sanguinelli, IGP, Rosaria
Blood oranges in the Quick Check
I love blood oranges, but as it is always the case, you usually only buy a few and as soon as you have noticed that they were particularly tasty, there are no more of those to get – or the newly bought ones suddenly taste completely different. Continue reading Blood Oranges
NERO Fermento Organic
One of the reasons for my visit to BIOFACH 2020 was the fact that NERO Fermento would be there with its own booth. This small Italian company from Ravenna was a real help to me in my articles on black garlic. Continue reading NERO Fermento Organic
BELGA @Sofitel
I got to know BELGA shortly after the opening on the recommendation of a good Bangkok friend. This Bar & Brasserie with Belgian charm, Belgian beers and culinary highlights of Belgian cuisine is the real address to feel good. Continue reading BELGA @Sofitel
Pot Luck Club Capetown
We discovered the Pot Luck Club in Cape Town when we were looking for the restaurant “The Test Kitchen” – one of the best 50 restaurants worldwide. At the time of our visit both restaurants were run by the same owner. Unfortunately, The Test Kitchen was still closed – in retrospect a lucky coincidence, because the food and especially the bright atmosphere of the Pot Luck Club fascinated us deeply. Continue reading Pot Luck Club Capetown
Yam Moo Yang from Duroc
As promised, you can read here how I proceeded with the grilled piece of pork loin from the Duroc. I took the chance to prepare one of my favourite Thai dishes – a salad with grilled pork. As a gimmick I use black instead of fresh garlic. Continue reading Yam Moo Yang from Duroc
Central Market
Adelaide is a beautiful and tranquil place – there are an incredible number of green spaces, parks and of course the great Botanical Garden. Another highlight, and one that takes place indoors, is the Adelaide Central Market. This is definitely a MUST SEE when you are in the city. The atmosphere reflects the attitude, lifestyle and zest for life of the inhabitants of this rather small Australian city. Continue reading Central Market