Chef Martin Hansen loves to work with local produce in his kitchen at Grand Hotel in Lund: vegetables, meat, fish and seafood. Martin has worked in the hotel kitchen for the last 18 years and he lives nearby in a farmers village. His neighbours are his main suppliers. Martin loves using local produce because of the story and heritage that surrounds the ingredients and because of the sustainability. Read more »
Hällåkra Vingård (vineyard) was founded in 2003 when it started with the first 700 plants. It started as a hobby of the owners Håkan and Lotta Hansson. After they returned from Stockholm to Håkan’s roots in Anderslöv, they wanted to produce a delicious red wine just for themselves. The grape varieties they use for the red wine are Rondo (90%), Regent (5%) and Leon Millot (5%). Read more »
Owner Rolf Axel Nordström, a pioneer in organic farming, started Ängavallen fourty years ago. Nowadays Ängavallen is much more than just an organic farm. It’s also a restaurant, hotel, a deli, it can accommodate conferences and it does catering. Nordström is a passionate believer in organic production methods. Everything they produce themselves, like the meat, cheese and deli products, are organic. The same goes for products they don’t make or grow at the farm and have to buy. Read more »
The beautiful mansion Katrinetorp dates back to the 19th century and is owned by the city of Malmö. We enjoyed our lunch, surrounded by colourful flowers, in the quiet and peaceful courtyard of the garden café. I had salmon, dusted with fennel seed, grated lemon zest and dill, served with a warm capris marinade and braised pointed cabbage. Read more »
At Prima Plora you will enjoy an amazing view of the sea. Lounge music and the sound of the waves combine to create an extremely relaxed atmosphere. The setting is really beautiful with all the white furniture and the differing heights of the terraces that face the blue sea. On the menu you’ll find a wide variety of salads, with Cretan herbs, organic olive oil, and lovely sweet tomatoes. You can add fish, seafood and goats cheese to your salad. Read more »
Agreco is an organic farm where both adults and children can enjoy a wide variety of activities: picking grapes, milking the goats and shearing the sheep, harvesting the wheat, producing raki or become a beer farmer for one day. They also organise a junior farmers’ and chef workshop, where kids learn to cook with organic food. Read more »
This vegetarian dish at Veneto restaurant in Rethymno tastes great: eggplant dip with fresh tomatoes and goats cheese yogurt. The owner promised me to send the recipe, I can’t wait to receive it, but I had to promise not to share it, as it is a secret family recipe. At Veneto all vegetables are organic, just like the pork, the olives and the tea. All food is homemade, as are the liquers. Read more »
Taverna Erganos in Heraklion is a traditional Cretan tavern, established in 1986. I sat outside on the covered upper floor terrace. For lunch I enjoyed a variety of vegetarian dishes. Lovely grilled vegetables: eggplant, zucchini, oyster mushrooms and peppers. Try the ‘Dolmakadia’: stuffed vine leaves with rice, onions, carrots, tomato sauce, zucchini, olive oil and salt. Read more »
If you are looking for a quiet, peaceful and charming place on Crete to stay at and you can already imagine yourself having dinner under a dark blue sky filled with twinkeling stars, then look no further! Thalori in Katepanania is the place for you. Situated in the middle of nature at an altitude of 800 meters, Thalori consists of fifteen houses that were rebuilt almost a century ago. The buildings, that can accomodate 2-6 people, are part of the old village of Katepanania near the southern coast of Crete. When you plan to visit Thalori come over for at least three to four days so you can really enjoy your stay. Read more »
Avli Restaurant in Rethymno serves delicious and pure food in a cozy and colourful atmosphere. On the picture you see the Cretan welcoming dish that greeted us upon arrival. A lovely starter with traditional delicacies: pickled artichokes and onions, local and hand picked, olives, tomatoes, soft goats cheese and barley rusks. Yummy! Avli means yard or courtyard, and they sure do have a beautiful one. Lined with trees and filled with vibrant flowers. Read more »
