A Kind of Rugelach: Viennese Cookie Rolls

memories of summer: oranges, marinated in olive oil with vanilla

figs + limes + aniseed = best jam ever

Parmesan Cookies – enjoy with a glass of wine or serve with vegetable soups.

My ultimate chocolate layer cake with elderberries

Late summer jam: plums, figs and rosewater

Hurry up and pick the last elderberries for delicious compote, known as ‘Hollerkoch’ in Austria.

Black lentils, nectarines and shrimps – ready to go on a picnic

Sweet watermelon rind preserves

Strawberry and Cardamom-Milk Terrine

Nashi pears – my first try

Homemade Lavender Vinegar

Breadpudding with Plums and Curd Cheese

Palmiers with wild garlic (ramsons) pesto.
Served right from the oven, one can hardly stop eating …

plum cake with curd cheese – a sweet and creamy treat

Espresso Cheesecake Brownies. Thanks to ‘Culinary in the Country’ for inspiration!

Watermelon, feta, mint and some drops of olive oil – refreshing summer snack

Cardamom pine nut pears – a sweet, fruity and spicy dessert

Peach buttermilk jelly – fruity and refreshing

Sheila’s basic waffles, served with fresh strawberries and elderflower syrup

Chocolate tart with apricots and a hint of chili

Gattò di patate – mashed potato cake with pecorino and mozzarella