A Farm to Table Guide in Stormarn, Germany

As we strive to prepare meals using the freshest and most local ingredients, ideally sourced from local farmers, we’ve come to regularly frequent several places since moving to the Stormarn area in 2011. So, we decided to create a list to share with others and support our local farmers and farming communities—to give them the recognition they rightly deserve and hopefully new customers.

Ein Farm to Table Leitfaden für Stormarn, Deutschland

Wenn Du auf der Suche nach Hofläden und Wochenmärkten in Stormarn bist, um die frischesten, saisonalsten und regional erzeugten Lebensmittel zu finden, bist Du hier genau richtig. Seit wir hierhergezogen sind, besuchen wir regelmässig unsere Lieblings-Wochenmärkte und Feinkostläden, um Zutaten für die Gerichte auf unserem Blog zu besorgen. Mit der Zeit haben wir beschlossen, diese…

Grilled Pizza (Flammkuchen) with Potato, Red Onion, and Gouda Cheese

Crispy, smoky, and packed with flavour—this grilled Flammkuchen-style pizza features potato, red onion, crème fraîche, and young Gouda. Learn how to grill it to perfection or bake it in your oven, with tips for freezing dough, customizing toppings, and reheating leftovers correctly.

Braai-ing it up in Johannesburg

“A South African braai, derived from the Afrikaans word ‘braaivleis’ meaning ‘grilled meat,’ is a communal, festive gathering centered around grilling meat over a wood fire, a tradition that goes beyond just cooking and is a symbol of unity and celebration.”

Moroccan-spiced Leg of Lamb

Our friends had us over dinner and served Moroccan Chicken Tagine, a delicious stew made with chicken, Moroccan spice, olives, orange peel, and more made in a tagine (a clay cookware).

To our delight, they gifted us a bag of the Moroccan spice blend they used in the dish, which we have since used on chicken legs and this recipe for leg of lamb.

Flame-grilled Salmon with a Nordic Rub

This flame-grilled salmon recipe features a Nordic rub—moist, flavourful, and layered with earthy, smoky notes. Easy to make on a BBQ or charcoal grill, it’s perfect for sharing with friends.

Smoked Beef Brisket on a Charcoal Grill

Smoked Texas-style brisket done low and slow on a charcoal grill. This recipe uses a simple 3-ingredient rub, cherrywood smoke, butcher-paper wrapping, and an overnight rest for tender slices with great bark and flavour.

Oma Marion’s Christmas Stollen (Fruit Bread)

Stollen is a German fruit bread traditionally beloved during Christmas. Its history dates to the 14th century with a simple bread made with flour, oats, and water due to strict Advent fasting rules imposed by the Catholic Church prohibiting the use of butter and milk. In 1490, Prince Elector Ernst of Saxony and his brother…

Chicken Cacciatore (Hunter’s Chicken)

A rustic Italian classic, this Chicken Cacciatore is rich, hearty, and full of flavour. Tender chicken is simmered in a savoury tomato and herb sauce with pancetta, making it perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or satisfying leftovers.