Welcome at my food & joy magazine. Here is your source for tasteful recipes from around the world, interesting and entertaining stories as well as culinary travel stories. And as I am born in Germany, you will also find many authentic German recipes here.
Get hungry, get cooking, enjoy!
The latest
My famous dark Chili con Carne
Sweet baked Lemon Pudding Recipe (UK)
Raspberry and white Chocolate Cake – no bake
Make your own Sourdough Starter (Rye)
Raspberry Sorbet Recipe
Sweet delights
My easy Chocolate Truffles
Not only in the festive season like Christmas or Easter these delicious homemade chocolate truffles are the right treat to […]
English Chocolate Blancmange – a quick treat
This chocolate blancmange recipe without gelatine is super quick and you can hardly go wrong. It is a kind of […]
Raspberry Sorbet Recipe
If you’re looking for a light and refreshing dessert, look no further than this delicious raspberry sorbet recipe. Made with […]
Ice Cream
Classic homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
There are so many good vanilla ice creams on the market but for pure indulgence, there is nothing to beat […]
Blueberry & Lime Ice Cream
Why buy ice cream when you can make easy ice cream recipes from scratch at home? This creamy, sweet and […]
Refreshingly fruity watermelon honey slushy
In a hot summer, there’s nothing more refreshing than a watermelon slushy. Our recipe is sweet and fruity with a […]
Hot stuff
My famous Durban Lamb Curry with Peas and Apricot
A good South African Durban curry is a treat for body and soul. In my Durban curry recipe I am […]
Homemade Peri Peri Sauce
This Peri Peri Sauce recipe is not for the faint hearted, but if you are a chilli fan then you […]
One Pot Chicken Chilli – Slimming World Chicken Recipe
This healthy Slimming World chicken recipe is easy to make and perfect for your meal prep. It is the perfect lunch […]
Traditional German Food
Hearty Pea and Ham Soup
If you’re looking for a cozy and satisfying soup to curl up with this winter, look no further than pea […]
German lentil and bacon soup
This old fashioned lentil soup with bacon and is a German classic. With patience and good ingredients you will be […]
White asparagus with creamy hollandaise
Asparagus is a popular spring vegetable and with a good hollandaise sauce it becomes a delight. Grandma’s smart cream and […]
Kitchen tips
How To Preserve Lemon Zest
The use of lemon zest is quite much and when zesting a lemon you can do as many as you […]
How to Blend a smooth Slushy
If you want to blend ice effortlessly, you are unlikely to make a slushy cocktail at your convenience. Some people […]
Differences Between A Food Processor And A Blender
A food processor and blender are both home appliances used in the kitchen for different things to accomplish whatever task […]
Breakfast & Brunch ideas
Amazing Shrove Tuesday Pancakes
These fluffy pancakes are so quick and easy. The simply recipe is done on now time and everybody loves it. […]
Overnight Apple Bircher Muesli
Bircher Muesli is a healthy start into the day. Our recipe for overnight calls for apple lovers and can be […]
Easy Scone Recipe
Scones are a quick and easy treat that can be enjoyed any time of day. This English scones recipe yields […]