Ceramics, taps and tiles have seen better days. Shower and bathtub are anything but state of the art and your current bathroom is a million miles from the latest living trends and modern comfort. Things need to change. It's high time for a bathroom renovation.
Simple tableware, coordinating glasses and cutlery, complemented by a few fresh flowers - you're ready for a barbecue on the patio. It's the little details, like a colourful bunch of flowers from the garden, that really set the mood: from exuberant to peaceful and understated or confidently individual.
The urban lifestyle puts us in motion. The desire for healthy food and sustainability meets the modern culture of flexible living and demands new and clever design ideas – like the practical Modern Dining and To Go collections from Villeroy & Boch. Healthy enjoyment on the go with style.
A total of three products from Villeroy & Boch’s Bathroom and Wellness Division were awarded prizes this year, with two of them winning the prestigious international design award, the Red Dot Award.
It doesn't matter whether your kitchen is large or small, it’s clever integration that counts. For example, with Villeroy & Boch ceramic sinks, taps & fittings and Food Specials. Because they are all perfect examples of one guiding principle: modern design meets functional extras.
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Savoury Salmon Chive Cupcakes - another amazing snack to serve your friends and family. Time to plan the next party. Thank you to Miss Blueberrymuffin for sharing this recipe with us.
Recipe:
INGREDIENTS (makes 12)
Dough
1 medium egg
250ml buttermilk
250g flour
1 pack baking powder
3 tbsp olive oil
30g + 70g grated cheese (e.g. Gouda or Emmental)
75g dried tomatoes in oil (drained, roughly diced)
Salt, pepper, herbs
Salmon cream
150g smoked salmon
200g cream cheese
100g sour cream
1 bunch chive
For the dough, whisk buttermilk, egg and oil. Mix flour, baking powder and spices, and stir in using a large spoon or silicone spatula. Stir in 30g cheese and the dried tomatoes, making sure that you still see some remains of flour. Stir gently by hand until all ingredients are mixed. Fill the dough in the greased and floured or paper-lined moulds of the muffin tin. Top with the remaining cheese. Bake at 180 °C top/bottom heat for 20-25 minutes. Then, briefly leave to cool, before removing them from the tin. They must cool completely, before you can top them with salmon cream.
For the salmon cream, finely blend the salmon with a hand blender. Add the cream cheese and blend everything until smooth. Stir in the sour cream using a spoon. Chop the chive and stir in 3/4 of it. Fill the salmon cream into a piping bag with a medium star tip and pipe onto the savoury cupcakes. Decorate with the remaining chive.
Panzanella – Italian Bread Salad. A simple but delicious salad for your next party. It's really easy and preparation takes only 25 minutes. Thank you to Sweets & Lifestyle for sharing the recipe with us.
Recipe:
Serves 4
Preparation time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
Salad:
250g stale ciabatta loaf
3 tbsp olive oil
400g (cherry) tomatoes
1 red onion
2 (or more) garlic cloves
1 cucumber
Dressing:
40ml olive oil
15ml red wine vinegar
0.5 tsp brown sugar
2 large basil leaves
Salt
Pepper
Garnish:
Basil leaves
Oregano branches
Preparation:
1. Preheat the oven to 150 degrees top/bottom heat. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
2. Cut the ciabatta bread into approx. 1.5cm slices and then into cubes.
3. Peel the garlic and dice finely.
4. Place the ciabatta bread cubes on the baking tray lined with baking paper, spread the olive oil and the garlic on top and mix.
5. Toast for about 15 minutes. As soon as the ciabatta bread cubes turn brown, remove them from the oven.
6. In the meantime, wash and halve the tomatoes. Quarter larger tomatoes. Peel the onion and slice into thin strips. Wash the cucumber, dry and halve. Remove the seeds and then dice the cucumber. Place all ingredients in a bowl.
7. For the dressing, mix the olive oil, the red wine vinegar and the brown sugar. Finely dice and add the basil. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the ingredients in the bowl and mix well. Leave to steep for around 5 minutes.
8. Add the toasted ciabatta bread cubes, mix well once more and serve immediately.
9. Garnish with fresh basil and oregano.
Tip: If you like, you can quarter ripe peaches and add them to the salad. The peaches give it a fruity note.
Cooking for a crowd can be a challenge. Chili con carne is an amazing option for a party with many friends, and doesn't it look great in our Clever Cooking soup bowls?
Recipe:
Ingredients (serves 4–6):
2 onions
3 cloves of garlic
150g smoked bacon
2 tbsp olive oil
700g minced beef
3 tbsp tomato purée
2 red chillies
400ml broth
3 tins kidney beans (425g each)
250g maize (tin)
2 tins baked beans (425g each)
2 tins chopped tomatoes (400g each)
Salt, pepper, Tabasco
Peel the onions and garlic and chop finely. Fry the bacon in oil until crumbly and re-move. Fry the minced meat in bacon grease until crumbly while stirring. Finally, add onions and garlic. Stir in the tomato purée and roast briefly. Halve the chillies length-wise, clean, rinse, and finely chop. Add to the meat with bacon, pour over the broth, and bring to the boil. Simmer for around 10 minutes.
Pour the kidney beans and maize into a strainer, rinse, leave to drain, and add to minced meat. Stir in the baked beans with the sauce and the chopped tomatoes, bring to the boil, and simmer for around 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and Tabasco.
Fill the chilli into soup bowls and serve with tortilla chips. Garnish with thyme, if you wish.
Preparation time: approx. 15 minutes, cooking time: 25 minutes
Per serving approx. 725 kcal, protein: 60g, fat: 28g, carbs: 55g
Tip: To give the chilli a very special taste, finely grate 50–100g dark chocolate and add to the minced meat together with the tomatoes.
Villeroy & Boch is one of the world's leading premium brands for ceramic products. The family business, which was founded in 1748 and is headquartered in Mettlach/Germany, stands for innovation, tradition and exceptional style. As a renowned lifestyle brand, Villeroy & Boch offers products from the sectors Bathroom and Wellness and Tableware, and is active in 125 countries.
