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Review of the panel discussion “The cult of our food”

We talked about who produces it, how it seduces us and why eating has become so complicated.

The panel discussion on the occasion of the book “Der Kult um unser Essen”, published by NZZ Libro, took place yesterday, Wednesday, June 17, in Zurich. 150 participants were present.

The question of what and how we eat occupies our modern society more than almost any other topic and is increasingly taking on ideological traits. Organic, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or lactose-free – the variety on offer is just as great as the uncertainty surrounding food. Body ideals, allergies and intolerances, but also the working rhythm influence eating behavior. At the same time, there are increasing questions about the quality, production and origin of food, about industrial production, additives and animal welfare. Food has ceased to be just food. It has become both a problem and a cult. How do we find our way back to enjoyment? These topics were explored last evening. Richard Kägi/Food Scout at Globus (Migros), Christian Gugisberg/Head of Purchasing Food Coop Switzerland, Michael Fuger/NZZ am Sonntag and Lauren Wildbolz/vegan kitchen took part in the panel discussion. Ms. Olivia Bossart hosted the evening.

The book“Kult um unser Essen” was published by NZZ Verlag last Saturday and can be found here.

You can find more reading on the subject here.

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Klara’s kitchen & STORE in the university quarter

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I was delighted when, during a detox weekend in Austria, I came across the news on social media that an organic take-away was opening in the university quarter. And so, of course, I could hardly wait to return to Zurich to admire and taste the delicacies on site.

Klara’s kitchen offers a healthy, light and high-quality alternative for breakfast and lunch for those in a hurry.

The menus are vegetarian, but almost all are also vegan, light, without preservatives and with a highly concentrated nutritional density.

You will find a large selection of superfoods that unfold their power and taste either in smoothies or other treats.

Soup and a lunch menu are served daily.

Smoothies, juices, salads, sandwiches, wraps and various sweets are also on the menu.

At the back of the takeaway there is a fine, small but well-stocked organic store.

I tried the vegan falafel sandwich with a spelt braid from John Baker, as well as the Bircher muesli.

Both were very, very tasty and I’m already looking forward to trying the whole menu.

I also think it’s great that all the sweets are made without any white granulated sugar and only fruit sweeteners (dates or bananas) or agave syrup are used.

Klara and Erich are looking forward to your visit!

Klara’s Kitchen & STORE

located at Universitätstrasse 17 (to the right of the Hot Pasta Restaurant), 8006 Zurich

www.klaraskitchen.ch

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Healthy green Smoohtie Workshop at the ZHdK

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Yesterday evening (26.5.2015) our healthy green smoothie workshop took place for the first time in the Molki at the Zurich University of the Arts. It was a full course through and through, which was also accompanied by two film teams (Tele Züri and Schweizerfernsehen). Here are some impressions from our evening.

The next healthy green smoothie workshop will take place on 25.6.2015: You can find all the information
here.

Sonja Dänzer on Aeschbacher on SRF 1

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On April 9th Sonja Dänzer from
Green Fairy
visited the Aeschbacher Studio.

As a philosopher and ethics doctoral student, she questioned her own consumer behavior and switched to a vegan diet. As a sweet tooth, however, she was missing something – namely ice cream that really tastes good. Sonja Dänzer spent months tinkering with recipes in her kitchen and launched ice creams made from purely plant-based ingredients under the label “The Green Fairy”. She wants to prove to the world that a vegan diet does not mean sacrificing pleasure. Instead of pointing a moral finger, she wants to convince consumers with good taste, now also with the first healthy children’s ice cream.

So here is the last program. Screenshot 2015-05-11 at 10.16.27

The green smoothie workshop on May 26, 2015

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The green futuristic meal for your health. It is crucial that we supply the body with green leafy vegetables. The green smoothie is great: if we drink a glass of it, we consume half the amount of fruit and vegetables we should eat per day in one go. In this course you will get to know different combinations of leafy vegetables, fruits and seeds. After a few degustaions of sweet and savory green smoothies, you will learn how to blend a green smoothie muesli as a whole meal.

The course consists of the theory of the green smoothie and its history, detailed knowledge of vital substances, vitamins, minerals, enzymes and bitter substances, chlorophyll in green leafy vegetables, the rules and tricks of the green smoothie. As well as a practical block: tasting sweet and savory green smoothies in a large catering kitchen and finishing with making your own green smoothie muesli. All ingredients are organic!

The workshop costs CHF 100 including course materials and dinner (green smoothie muesli).

You can find more information about the workshop
here
.

We accept binding registration with address details by email: info@vegankitchen.ch

Be a good guy. Don`t wear leather

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Good Guys produce stylish, vegan shoes without causing any animal suffering. All good guy’s shoes are unisex, designed in Paris and made in Portugal. The materials are waterproof, non-toxic, breathable, hard-wearing and lightweight. The company uses materials such as microfiber, linen and rubber. The result is durable and comfortable shoes: from everyday to extravagant models, everything is included.

Do good not harm, Wear good guys! www.goodguys.fr

Organic vegan catering for one wedding – Visual Impressions

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My new companion – the Soapwalla Citrus Deo Cream

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The new citrus-scented deodorant cream from Soapwalla is available in Switzerland from today.

It has a wonderfully fresh scent of lime, grapefruit and lemongrass.

Since applying it this morning, I’ve caught myself smelling myself several times. Hmmmm… 🙂

So it clearly passed the fragrance test.

The application is very simple: gently apply a small amount of deodorant to the armpit with your finger. Allow to absorb completely (which is very quick) and enjoy the day without the annoying smell of sweat!

Selected oils are contained in the deodorant cream:

LITSEA CUBEBA: Native to Southeast Asia, this sweet-spicy citrus is a potent antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, deodorizer and vulneray (heals wounds).

BERGAMOT: our bergaptene-free bergamot (not photosensitizing) is analgesic, antibacterial, antiseptic, deodorizer, febrifuge (reduces fevers) and skin tonifier.

LIME and GRAPEFRUIT: Naturally lift spirits and are fantastic antibacterial, antiseptic, antiviral, bactericidal, and deodorant oils.

LEMONGRASS: Another terrific essential oil that is naturally analgesic, antifungal, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antiviral, bactericidal, deodorant, and fungicidal.

VANILLA ABSOLUTE: This thick, nearly resinous liquid paste is not an essential oil but rather a concentrated aromatic oil extracted from from the flowers and pods of the vanilla plant (part of the orchid family). This delicious smelling, slightly smoky paste is a natural antioxidant, coolant, anticarcinogenic, and quickly heals wounds.

Ingredients

(*: certified organic, +: food-grade)
Butyrospermum parkii (Shea) butter*, Zea mays (Corn) starch*+, Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seed oil*+, Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) seed*, Sodium bicarbonate*+, Rosa rubiginosa (Rosehip) seed oil*, Lecithin*+, Glycerin*+, Cymbopogon flexuosus (Lemongrass) herb oil*, Kaolin, Tocopherol*+, Citrus aurantium bergamia (bergaptene-free Bergamot) fruit oil*, Citrus aurantifolia (Lime) peel oil – steam distilled, Citrus paradisi (Grapefruit) peel oil, Litsea cubeba (May chang) fruit oil*, Vanilla planifolia (Vanilla) fruit extract.

I got the deodorant cream from Pretty & Pure, Zurich, www.prettyandpure.ch

http://soapwallakitchen.com

Cooking workshop. Vegan and everything from the Vitamix.

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Prepare vegan delicacies. Simple and fast. Creative and varied. For hot and cold dishes.

the Vitamix* makes it possible:

Cool ice cream creations, sweet berry creams, tasty green smoothies and raw food cakes

Hot soups, various nut butters and spreads, baby porridge, plant milk, raw chocolate cream, oat or spelt hazelnut latte

and much more can be mixed and combined!

Next Wednesday, on April 15, 2015, we will be holding the first vegan blender course. You can find more information below. There are still places available.

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We have been using the Vitamix for years and watching it at work never ceases to amaze us. But you don’t have to own a Vitamix. You can also expand your culinary skills with another powerful blender.

The workshop on Wednesday is a mix of knowledge, food and a cozy get-together. The program in detail:

– Theory: The Vitamix, its history

– Theory: Detailed knowledge of handling

– Practice: Preparing hot and cold dishes in the Vitamix

– Relax: Enjoy and chat

– Clean up

All ingredients are organic. Lauren Wildbolz leads the workshop.

When, where and how much?

Costs: CHF 150.- incl. Course materials and dinner.

Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2015, from 18:30 to 22:00.

Where: Molki, Toni-Areal, Zurich University of the Arts, Pfingstweidstrasse 96, Zurich West, 8005, Switzerland

Impressions of the course location can be found here.

We accept binding registration with name and address by e-mail: info@vegankitchen.ch

*High-performance blenders or special green smoothie blenders have over 1000 watts, more likely around 2000 watts, and reach 20,000 to 40,000 revolutions per second. This is an enormous amount of power that is set in motion, albeit at a massive volume. So starting the Vitamix at 6 o’clock in the morning or at midnight is certainly considered a disturbance. However, this power is necessary to break down large quantities (1.5 l to 2 l) of highly fibrous green leafy vegetables into tiny components. “Power blenders”, “turbo blenders”, high-performance blenders or green smoothie blenders are stand mixers with an output of 1000 to 2000 watts and 28,000 revolutions to 40,000 revolutions.