Explore gourmet hacks
We’ve already tried out some initial kitchen upgrades and are super happy with the results. For example, we made dandelion honey, which turned out very delicious. It has a light herbal taste and is perfect on buttered bread and in coffee. We also infused chive blossoms in vinegar. The vinegar turned a beautiful pink and pairs wonderfully with tomato and mozzarella.
Currently, we are experimenting with preserving young spruce tips in sugar. The seniors around us know this from their mothers, as this is how they used to make their own cough syrup.
Which natural ingredients are available locally for your kitchen experiments depends on the season you are in. For example, you can make dandelion honey in Germany easily in April. Chive blossoms also do not bloom year-round. And young spruce tips are best collected in spring, in consultation with the respective forest ranger.
Not only is it healthy to incorporate more seasonal ingredients into your kitchen, but also enriches flavors and connects us more with our surroundings.
Eco Club Projects focusing on kitchen hacks are a perfect reason to meet your foodie friends not just for dinner.
You can easily find various gourmet hacks and recipes online. One of the simplest was to fill a pepper grinder with coriander seeds instead of pepper, and use it to enhance sandwiches, salads, or stews.
Since this yummy experience, we have been growing our own coriander seeds. It’s super easy if you have a small outdoor space for cultivation.
In the coming months, we will be sharing many more experiments here. Feel free to share your experiences with us as well. We’re curious and eager to learn more.
