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This book is dedicated to the pure aroma of homemade fruit, herbal and spice liqueurs! Herb expert Susanne Oettle shows how you can easily make your own liqueur - with purely regional and seasonal ingredients. Over 40 sophisticated recipe creations range from elderflower, cherry and rosehip liqueurs to baked apple and hazelnut liqueurs. The compact guide section provides the necessary background knowledge on the right equipment, fruit and herb selection and the correct preparation with spirits. This book accompanies you step by step to homemade, all-natural liqueur - without any artificial flavors or additives. 120 pages.

Self-service shop from nature - sustainable sweeteners from gardens, forests and meadowsFrom elderflower to apricot and cherry to baked apple and hazelnut liqueur: herbal expert Susanne Oettle shows you how to use purely regional and seasonal ingredients You can easily conjure up the most delicious liqueurs. This wonderful recipe book not only contains over 40 sophisticated and sustainable recipe ideas all year round, but also the necessary background knowledge on fruit and herb selection, the correct preparation with spirits and the ideal ripening time. ~Step by step to homemade natural liqueur - without any artificial flavors or additives! ~65 color photos, 120 pages. ~

Fungi, bacteria, insects and earthworms are key to soil fertility. It is therefore of the utmost importance to know and promote the living creatures in the garden soil and to understand the processes in the soil. This book helps: The first part describes how the soil is structured, who lives in it, how the plants thrive in it and what complex processes take place in the soil. The second part shows how to easily analyze your own garden soil, which processing options make sense, how important mulching is in the garden, how to preserve soil fertility and specifically improve the quality of the soil, for example by adding compost, organic fertilizers or plant extracts. 176 pages.

​"Lust auf Pikantes?" Von Brot und Gebäck über saisonale Suppen und pikante Hauptspeisen (auch für die vegetarische Küche) bis zu Jausenideen finden Sie allerlei Pikantes in diesem neuen Buch von Elfriede Schachinger. Ihr drittes Werk nach "Wås koch i heut?" und "Lust auf Süßes?" überzeugt abermals durch erprobte Rezepte.Die Autorin setzt auch bei der pikanten Küche auf saisonale und regionale Zutaten und liegt damit voll im Trend. Als idealer Ideenpool unterstützen die Rezepturen jeden Haushalt beim täglichen Kochplan mit etwa 80 Rezepten samt Fotos. Pikante Ideen für jeden Tag und jeden Appetit. Saisonale Rezepte mit regionalen Produkten. Traditionelles und kreative Neukreationen.156 Seiten. 

Viele süße Leckereien wie Desserts, warme Mehlspeisen, Kuchen, Torten und Kekse sind im Backbuch von Elfriede Schachinger zu finden. Seit 2010 begeistert Frau Schachinger wöchentlich im regionalen Fernsehen mit Rezepten, die man selbst gerne nachkocht. Regionalität und Saisonalität sind dabei immer die wichtigsten Zutaten!Von "A" wie Adventstrudel, über Kardinalschnitten bis "Z" wie Zwetschken-Holler-Dessert erwarten Sie über 70 Rezepte samt Fotos. Nach ihrem ersten Kochbuch "Wås koch i heut", das mit drei Auflagen und über 10 000 verkauften Exemplaren zum Überraschungserfolg wurde, macht Elfriede Schachinger mit ihrem zweiten Buch dieses Mal "Lust auf Süßes".Die Autorin ist Seminarbäuerin und leitete zahlreiche Kochkurse für Kinder, Frau-en und Männer. Die vielen positiven Rückmeldungen sind immer wieder Ansporn und Motivation, sich wieder was Neues einfallen zu lassen und Altbewährtes auf-leben zu lassen. 151 Seiten

260 pages, 201 color photos, author: Claudia Lucero.Did you know that your kitchen is a cheese dairy? Claudia Lucero teaches you the basics of making cheese: milk plus rennet plus acid plus heat, shaping, drying, pressing. Illustrated step-by-step instructions show you how You can make fresh cheese in just 60 minutes using just a few ingredients and simple kitchen utensils. Whether with a melt or a bite, for feasting or as a gift, as a cube, ball or roll: In this book you will find over 15 different types of cheese (including classics such as ricotta, mozzarella and cottage cheese or exotic ones such as paneer and Oaxaca), but also DIY recipes for Butter, ghee and yogurt as well as serving suggestions (e.g. filling or topping) and useful tips for storing your homemade treats.Ready, set, cheese.

Sausages, ham and dried meat were produced hundreds of thousands of years ago.When selecting the recipes and methods, emphasis was placed on ensuring that they were easy to understand for beginners, required little investment and success was guaranteed.It The important types of sausage, such as Bratwurst, Pfefferbeier, Mettwurst and salami are covered. Hunters get more for the venison when it is processed into sausage, ham and dried meat, but even if the meat is bought in, this does not take away from the fun and taste experience of making your own sausage. Numerous color photos, softcover, 120 pages. ~

​Fancy a piece of meat every now and then? Then there is plenty of choice among the numerous recipes with pork, beef, veal, game or poultry to satisfy every kind of appetite. Delight your guests with hearty meat loaf casserole, the family with crispy roast chicken or yourself with spicy spare ribs. 216 pages.As always, all recipes have been tried and tested and are described in such a way that you are guaranteed to succeed. 

Prevent naturally, treat infections, strengthen the immune system Natural medicine offers a wealth of medicinal plants, spices and wild herbs to protect yourself gently and without side effects from attacks and infections caused by viruses. The effective ingredients of the plants stimulate the defense cells of the immune system, have direct antiviral effects or inhibit the reproduction of viruses. This practical guide shows how you can strengthen the body's defenses with virus-inhibiting medicinal plants. The experienced alternative practitioner Claudia Ritter describes options for prophylaxis, numerous recipes and the correct preparation of teas, tinctures and other applications with proven antiviral medicinal plants such as echinacea, cistus, wild garlic and many more.

Using many basic recipes, the simple processing of healing herbs for the green medicine cabinet is shown. Ointments, essences and tinctures as well as old special recipes are produced: natural antibiotics and painkillers, medicinal wine, Oxymel (a non-alcoholic healing potion with honey), forest and meadow rubbing alcohol, cough syrup, ointments and gel. Plus: The 100 most important medicinal herbs for all ailments from head to toe! An indispensable reference work for every household, for herbalists and newcomers, for maintaining health and for health care according to the motto Prevention is better than cure. The content spans the spectrum between herbs as food, as medicine and as care products, which work both from the outside (e.g. as balm or ointment) and from the inside (as tea, vinegar or medicinal wine). Health from nature< br> Simply make your own wayside pharmacy The most important medicinal herbs and their use

Nuts and seeds are real power packs with valuable fats, vegetable protein and important nutrients: Healthy, valuable local superfoods with a small ecological footprint. This book shows how nine local varieties (walnuts, hazelnuts, chestnuts, sunflower seeds, poppy seeds, hemp seeds, linseed, pumpkin seeds and almonds) can be creatively and easily integrated into your daily diet.Karin Sidak reveals her recipes for nut, chestnut, poppy seed and even pumpkin seed drinks as well as creamy mash made from all the products presented. Spreads, pestos, shakes, granola, snacks and breads as well as soups, vegetarian and sweet main courses, but also meat dishes, cakes and desserts make up a wide range of unusual and classic recipes.The recipes are preceded by information on the history, cultivation and health of the individual varieties. The appendix contains sources of regional producers.208 pages, illustrated throughout in color, 18.5 x 25 cm, hardcover

This guide to self-collected herbs and medicinal plants from nature and their possible uses combines traditional and modern knowledge to produce natural cosmetic products in your own kitchen: from soap or a simple tincture to an elaborately stirred cream. In the book, which is specifically structured into monthly chapters, you can always see exactly which herbs can be harvested and what can be conjured up from them. Our own products are produced almost all year round. From self-collected May leaves that can be processed into cough syrup, a mosquito bite ointment made from ribwort plantain, lipstick with chickweed to nettle soap for better blood circulation, there is something for every need. Many small tips help to alleviate everyday problems. The recipes are easy to follow and explained with step-by-step photos. The book has two special features: Many recipes for pets are included and most of the products are vegan!160 pages.

​A colorful reference book on the healing powers of natureThis illustrated reference book combines old and new knowledge about medicinal herbs, the elements and life through the seasons. It tells of rituals and myths that preserve the secrets of nature and reveals the treasures of the Alpine natural pharmacy.Whether for more energy or for sleep problems: We can find what our body and soul need in the forest, garden and right on our doorstep.Nature knowledge expert Miriam Wiegele and her colleagues have collected interesting, helpful and curious facts from ancient times. They also get to the bottom of popular sayings and traditional legends about nature. Magnificently illustrated anthology with knowledge of nature and medicinal plantsEverything about plant symbolism, magical animals and the power of the stars and elementsThe most important myths, legends, stories and fairy tales about natural treasuresProven remedies and household remedies from the natural apothecary 272 pages

Simply eat well and healthily while stocks last! Stock your pantry when fresh herbs are in abundance, the tomatoes in the garden are all ripening at the same time, and the zucchini patch is overflowing. So you always have provisions and provide yourself with healthy vitamins and homemade delicacies all year round.ALL METHODS OF STOCK-KEEPING AND AROUND 200 PROVEN RECIPESWhether from your own garden, the organic box or from shopping at the farmers market - whatever that is not used up and eaten right away can be transformed into PRACTICAL SUPPLIES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY in no time. The nutritionist Rosemarie Zehetgruber describes in detail the VARIOUS METHODS OF NATURAL PRESERVATION, provides practical tips on CORRECT STORAGE and gives lots of suggestions for sustainable and seasonal cooking in her PROVEN RECIPES.FOR YOUR HEALTH: PRESERVE GENTLY AND PRESERVE THE NUTRIENTS OPTIMALLYBoiling and sterilizing, pickling in oil and vinegar, freezing, drying, juicing, lactic acid fermentation or making vinegar - the various methods are presented comprehensively and practically. With the right methods and recipes for vegetables, fruits, nuts, mushrooms, herbs and flowers, it is easy to preserve nature's rich harvest quickly and healthily. And thanks to the GENTLE PREPARATION, FLAVOR AND NUTRIENTS are preserved.CREATE DELICIOUS STOCKS AND ENJOY ALL YEAR ROUNDHomemade jams, syrups, juices or pestos are not only cheaper and tastier, they also make everyday life easier. This means you always have good ingredients at home that can be used to conjure up a healthy meal in a short time. Whether gooseberry chutney, aubergine in honey marinade, tomato sugo, kimchi or sweet and sour zucchini - the varied kitchen treasures are the ideal basis for many simple and tasty dishes that are guaranteed to be a success.- all methods to naturally preserve the valuable harvest< br>- easy to implement practical knowledge about keeping fresh, storing and preserving food- around 200 recipes for canning and pickling vegetables, fruit, nuts, seeds, mushrooms, herbs and flowers- a practical supply that makes healthy cooking easier makes home easier and faster- comprehensive information about storage, nutrition and health- numerous tips and tricks for processing and preserving garden surpluses and seasonal offers- ideal gift ideas: the right souvenir in stock for every occasion Take advantage of the seasonal offerings of local foods to fill your pantry with valuable treasures from your kitchen. Treat yourself to the luxury of a full pantry and save money.Readers' opinions: Clear and not too complicated! Here you will find numerous options and recipes for preserving food. What's particularly great is that you can do this naturally. I can only recommend the book. I always thought boiling and pickling was a lot of work and not worth the effort. Until I tried the applesauce recipe. It couldn't be easier, and above all, how much better it tastes when you make it yourself. There will be a lot more homemade things for me in the future!

Especially in modern times, when more and more people are suffering from skin diseases, the reference work offers knowledge, suggestions and recipes to strengthen skin health from the natural pharmacy of our ancestors. The 300-page book bundles a complete skin pharmacy for the whole family and looks deep into the secrets of monastery medicine, Hildegard von Bingen and Ayurveda. In addition, Gabriela Nedoma places the knowledge of our ancestors in the context of modern science - each recipe is accompanied by a detailed introduction describing the history of medicine, scientific studies and the effects of the plants. Thanks to this bridge to our time, the remedies in the book are more relevant than ever.Traditional skin medicine: backgrounds of empirical medicine, therapeutic concepts and medical historyInstructions for producing the remedies, basic knowledge Oil and fat bases, folk remedies Experiential medicine in practice: Current scientific studies on the effects of medicinal plants Healing procedures from traditional medicine: Make your own healing ointments, oils and skin creams Proven remedies that work on the skin: On more than 300 pages, Gabriela Nedoma, expert in traditional naturopathy and green cosmetics, presents tried-and-tested recipes for healing ointments, oils and skin creams and a large skin pharmacy Over 100 natural medicines and home remedies to make yourself for the whole family:Skin medicines for external complaints such as neurodermatitis, injuries, wounds, burns, acne, psoriasis and dry skinSkin remedies for internal ones Illnesses, against respiratory problems, pain, inflammation, swelling and sprains Gynecological remedies against cramps, bleeding and menopausal symptomsNatural skin care for babies and people with sensitive skinEffective anti-aging -Remedies for dry, irritated and mature skin In addition to classics such as marigold ointment, St. John's wort oil and Hildegard von Bingen's wormwood oil, the author also presents little-known skin remedies such as oxymel ointments, salt ointments or snow ointments. This makes Traditional Skin Medicine a standard work for everyone who wants to strengthen their skin health with the power of nature!The future of skin health lies in its past, in the health knowledge of our ancestors!

Tangy, funky and fresh: Why vinegar is more than just a salad marinade...It not only gives dishes a pleasantly sour note, but has also been used in natural medicine for thousands of years: Vinegar in all its variants has a lot to offer . However, it depends on the right type - because not all vinegar is the same. Karin Buchart presents the most important possible uses and tells you how you can easily make some types of vinegar yourself.What makes good vinegar? The best-known varieties and what makes them differentMake your own vinegar: How to do it - tips and tricks for making vinegar at homeHealthy with apple cider vinegar - naturally lower blood sugar and build up the intestinal flora< /li>Fruity shrubs, oxymel and pickled vegetables: recipes for every tasteFrom vinegar wraps to cleaning aids: What vinegar can do apart from nutritionExcursion into organic chemistry: Experiments with vinegarSour throughout the year: vinegar extracts and sour honey for every season Healthy with homemade vinegar: natural medicine for the home Strengthen the immune system, stimulate metabolism, Purify, detoxify and much more: Even in ancient Egypt, vinegar was not only used as a food but also as a versatile remedy. To ensure that vinegar water and the like do not become a daily hassle, but rather a pleasant taste experience, Karin Buchart has put together a wide variety of vinegar recipes.

Würzen ohne Zusätze – selbstgemacht schmeckt besserWer auf künstliche Zusatzstoffe verzichten und lieber selbst zum Kochlöffel greifen will, findet in diesem Buch viele Ideen für gesunde Alternativen zu Fertigsaucen und Gewürzmischungen.Ob Ketchup, BBQ-Soße, Pesto, Chutney, Gewürzöl oder Aufstrich – alles lässt sich mit wenig Aufwand zu Hause herstellen und lagern. Auch ausgefallene Rezepte wie fermentierter Knoblauch, grüne Currypaste oder Sirup aus Erdbeeren und Tomaten sind dabei.Selbstgemachte Würzmittel sind nicht nur gesünder, sondern auch günstiger und voller Geschmack. Ein Buch für alle, die bewusst kochen und wissen wollen, was in ihren Soßen steckt.112 Seiten, durchgehend farbig bebildert, 21 x 21 cm, Softcover.

Rezepte für Gesundheit und Schönheit durch die geheimen Kräfte der Pflanzen. Die Natur hat immer recht ist ein Klassiker der modernen Pflanzenheilkunde. In seinem Werk beschreibt er ausführlich die Wirkung von Heilpflanzen, Gemüsen, Salaten und Obst auf die Gesundheit und die Schönheit des Menschen. Zu den Wirkungen gesellt sich im zweiten Teil eine Sammlung seiner Lieblingsrezepte, unterteilt nach Suppen, Hauptgerichten, Saucen, Gemüse und Salaten sowie Nachspeisen und Getränken. Das Buch ist jedoch nicht nur ein Ratgeber für die Gesundheit und Schönheit, es weist bereits 1972 auf die Umweltverschmutzung, das Müllproblem, die Überdüngung, die Autoabgase und die geplante Obsoleszenz von Produkten hin und stellt der Politik der letzten 50 Jahre somit ein erbärmliches Zeugnis aus.320 Seiten

Plants save plantsGarden without poison!The Bible of the nature-oriented French gardeners is now also available in German.112 pages. More than a hundred thousand French gardeners can't be wrong: that's how many have already read the book Stinging Nettle Manure &~ Co by Bernard Bertrand, Jean-Paul Collaert and Eric Petiot. Finally, this absolute success title is also available in German. The authors present ways to protect plants in your own garden against pests and support their growth. All of this without the use of poison or chemicals. The magic formula is: Plants save plants. There is literally a herb to combat everything, you just have to know where. Plant manure can be used in the fruit and vegetable garden as well as in the care of ornamental flowers or to strengthen house plants. Extracts from nettles, horsetail, ferns, comfrey or dandelion, to name just a few, often work wonders in protecting and caring for their colleagues from the plant kingdom. This useful and natural book explains exactly how to produce these plant protection and strengthening agents without chemicals and where to use them most efficiently.The garden will be worth investing in this book for every (hobby) gardener, not just thank you, but give back a hundredfold!

The comprehensive practical book for all pasta lovers! Spaetzle simply tastes best freshly made, but ribbon noodles can also be made in every household and, if desired, preserved by drying.However, a pasta machine is necessary for the numerous variations of Italian pasta made from durum wheat semolina . The filled pasta, such as Maultaschen, tortellini and Carinthian Kasnudeln, are handmade. The coloring and flavoring of pasta, spaetzle &~ Co treated, whether with spinach, chili peppers or black sepia ink.The variety of regional specialties ultimately leads to many new culinary discoveries: whether German sausage spaetzle and yeast knpfle, Swiss chestnut noodles, buckwheat spaetzle from South Tyrol, alpine pasta and steamed dumplings from Austria, Slovenian Struklij, Hungarian Tarhonya or Chinese glass noodles

From simple patterns to elaborate ornaments, decorating objects using the notch carving technique and correctly carving inscriptions are practiced step by step. Proper sharpening of the knives and working with them correctly should also not be missing. A wide range of possible applications, including door signs and bird houses, are presented in the book~ separate workshops are dedicated to the design of a storage box for tea bags, a napkin holder and a tea light stand, a tool box, picture frames, tissue boxes and letter holders. 112 pages

​News from the baking pro- 42 new, creative recipes- Different types of pastries & preparation methods- Numerous step-by-step photos and detailed picturesFor his eighth book, bestselling author Christian Ofner presents a wide variety of delicacies, from sourdough bread made from perennial rye to plum cake with crumble. Newly developed pastry specialties from Ofner, such as his "three kinds of filled Jausenzopf made from dark bread dough" or his "rolled ham and cheese toast", the Topfenkornbrot or Backprofis Weizenlandler, make the snack (Brotzeit) perfect. To the delight of his fans, the baking pro reveals his private favorite sweet recipes: fluffy milk bread, Zupfgugelhupf, poppy seed cake with curd cream and much more. 144 pages.With his sure-fire recipes for pizza, tarte flambée, kebab rolls, pita and naan bread, anyone can make their own street food in future. The preparation methods also vary from baked goods with natural sourdough or overnight proofing to "lightning variations" with dry sourdough or yeast. Additional information on baking techniques and tips can be found with each recipe.The authorChristian Ofner is the "baking pro" and bestselling author with 135,000 books sold, who inspires his readers to bake bread. His baking courses and live baking shows have already inspired thousands of participants and his YouTube videos have been viewed millions of times.

Game classics for children 180 timeless games for every age group Ideas for indoors and outdoors from grandmother's times With special games and customs for the holidays over the course of the year The old children's games such as hopscotch, cops and robbers and blind cow or making spring flutes are often the children's favorite pastimes, both in the past and today. This book, which has been tried and tested for over 30 years, will bring them all back to your memory.You will also learn interesting facts about children and their games in ancient times and learn about special games and customs for holidays.