Recent content by Phaedra

For those didn't have sufficient resources to grow up in late summer - i transplanted them into individal planters today. They will stay in the greenhouse when severe frosts hit, but outdoors when the weather is mild. Another joy of today, one more milestone in my journey understading...

We have a dinner party last night in the cafe, so, i got some flowers and branches from the garden for making two small table decoration. Nothing fancy, but it feels good. Let's set up the table

It's absolutely worthy for a try, not too complicate. Ingredients: 4 medium apples (firm varieties like Honeycrisp) 2 cups red wine ¾ cup water ⅓ cup sugar (adjust to taste) 1 cinnamon stick 1 star anise 2–3 dried orange slices (or a few strips of fresh orange peel) ½ inch piece of fresh ginger...

Red Mutsu Apples, poached in red wine, served warm with ice cream This week, I also served this dessert in my tiny cafe 🤭

One is fading, and the other starts blossoming

Thanks @Dahlia and @flowerbug - it's something i didn't imagine in the past, but as i am on the way, have to embrace the challenges. The lunch sets from yesterday and today The salad greens are from the garden~ In today's plate, i used homegrown potato and apple

I didn't realize such things after my baking studio was done - kind of shock how can an oven heat up so quickly and quietly.

Steve, you are CUTE!

I felt seen and affirmed. A new customer from a neighboring town asked if we can arrange a Christmas celebration dinner party (usually in December, not really on Christmas Eve or Christmas) for her team of four persons. I told her that private dinner parties usually require at least six guests...

Spiced Rosé Poached Apples, served with Mascarpone Chantilly Cream and Honey

Dahlias are still blossoming - seems we won't have frost in another two weeks.

Maintenance done for my favorite scissor Look totally wonderful again!

Earlier I bought a few pots of Mum from the discounter, and the flowers remain wonderful for already two weeks. While they are gradually fading now, it's also a good chance to prepare them for the future seasons. Based on my experiences, their basal shoots will emerge sooner or later. Such...

Let me contribute a strawberry Tiramisu :)

Thank you :love I also hope my little cafe can offer joy in many little things to the neighborhood. Here are some recent dishes :D Almond Tart with Lemon and Grape They are also lovely in such leaf-shape tartlet Kind of hash brown with eggs, rockets, cheese, and ham Lunch rolls -...