Elle Republic

Chives with their beautiful purple buds are one of the prettiest things I’ve stumbled across at the farmers' market lately. And guess what? The entire plant is edible, even when in full bloom with its pale purple flowers! You're probably familiar with chives and their delicate just-the-right-amount-of onion-without-being-overpowering flavor. But what about their pretty little buds or blossoms? Just like the stem, both the purple buds and the light purple...

As the juiciest fruit of summer, is there such a thing as savoring too much watermelon? I think not. Healthy and delicious it’s such a wonderful summer treat. It’s ideal by itself, but then again it’s also fantastic in a salad. And here, as the star attraction. Watermelon Salad‏ with Basil Oil - so easy, so good! Light and refreshing, this super easy watermelon salad with basil oil has only handful...

This delicious and easy no-stir risotto creation, with its lemony flavor really brings back a touch of summer sunshine. I like to top my risotto with a lemon balm and basil pesto, it's simply delicious and adds a bright, fresh flavor to a traditional dish. Lemon balm, despite its name, doesn't taste like lemons, but rather it has a very light flavorful taste, an intense lemony scent, and is...

Knocking back a concoction of powerful nutrients in one drink is a great way to give your body a super-charged start to the day. Summer green smoothies are a great way to incorporate loads of nutrients and health boosting antioxidants into your morning routine. With local strawberries in full season for the greater part of June and part of July, I have been enjoying vitamin C loaded strawberry smoothies. They...

Cuttlefish, also known as sepia is a relative of the squid and octopus. Not only is it great tasting, it’s easy to cook and healthy! With this variation, you will quickly be brought back to fond memories of your last holiday in the south. My favorite Schwabe was actually the one to introduce me to baby cuttlefish. The range of my familiarity was squid in the form of deep fried...

I shop regularly, actually daily, but it’s sticky hot this summer in Hamburg and so I’m finding it hard to keep things like tomatoes fresh. Despite the inordinate indoor temperature, there are a few food items that we should avoid exposing to frigid temperatures. Many think, food should be kept well chilled to increase its lifespan. Truth is, not everything should kept in the refrigerator. Knowing this…are there any tips...