September photo a day challenge

I decided to join in once again. An eventful month is coming up, so let's see what my camera is going to snap!
In case you want to play yourself and need more information on the current challenge you find it here.

DAY 1 - YOU, NOW

Agua Fresca with Peach, Lemon and Mint

Slice a lemon and a peach. Put them in a jar filled with fresh water and ice cubes. Add some sprigs of mint. Stir well and let the water absorb the subtle flavours of the fruit. 1/2 hour is fine. Serve chilled.

When I lived in Spain we used to drink a lot of scented Agua Fresca on summer days. It's very refreshing.  You should also try it with orange or melon. So good!

straight from the garden to my oven

And yes, there is a difference in taste between homegrown and bought in the shop! This yellow zucchino proved it. In its perfect state of ripeness, with only a few hours between garden and oven,  seasoned with sea salt and olive oil, it made for a simple and most delicious dinner.

The origin of this bright vegetable: Mr Simonsen's amazing showgardens where we spent an afternoon to gather inspiration for our own garden. My next project will probably be a small kitchen garden!

Shanghai/Capetown inspired dinner

Shanghai: mint/rice noodle rolls
Capetown: mood and temperature


Cook rice noodles, spread on Nori sheets, add fresh mint leaves.  Roll and cool down.
For the dip sauce mix white vinegar, salt, sugar and hot chilli paste.
Serve chilled and enjoy the summer night!

garden games

summer impressions

Dippelsdorfer Teich

Kunstschmiede Zschiesche, Pillnitz

Kollektion Kamo, Gaustritz

Marcolini Garden, Moritzburg

Dresden Loschwitz

Marcolini Haus, Moritzburg

Red stripes

I took the photos at Kollektion Kamo, Gaustritz/ Dresden