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d e a r s i s t e r m ag r eaders, A whirlwind December is behind us! As always, there were (too) many activities at the end of the year. With many of you we were in contact via our #sisterMAGAdventCalendar competition on Instagram, exchanged wonderful messages and – hopefully – brought you a little joy. For the #sisterMAGTeam, it was particularly a very busy time. So many shootings, projects that had to be finished before Christmas. This was only possible because of the great team spirit and because everyone helped each other.
good start into 2020. It’s also our last issue inspired by a piece of art. Monet’s painting »The magpie« (1869) was one of the first ones we chose because it simply captures the special colours and moods of winter. Learn more about Claude Monet’s time and his famous gardens, which were a source of inspiration for many of his paintings. We also wanted to have a closer look at this »magpie«. Many superstitions entwine around it. Our author Bianca Demsa put them and a few more from around the world together. Did you know that you better not crush spiders in Sweden so that there is no rain the next day?
In order not to fall into a »New Year’s hole« after this crazy December, we have a new sisterMAG issue ready for you Other than that, the issue is with many interesting stories, white with a touch of light inspirations and recipes for a blue: the wonderful table of
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the month our team arranged for your first dinner party in 2020, the matching white cocktails, meringue recipes by Holly Cowgill, photographed by Veerle Evens, and tips for the perfect ice queen look by Lea Becker. We get a special desire for the cold season because of Mela Mörtenbäck’s »winter joy« feature. The wonderful pictures made us want to grab our skis and go into the fresh air. Now we can only hope that it soon will snow here in Berlin! We wish all of you a good start into the new year and hope for a successful 2020. We are looking forward to the new year with you – be excited about the new main topic we will unveil in the next weeks on our social media channels. So feel free to follow us on Instagram, Facebook or our newsletter. Until the next sisterMAG issue,
your Toni & the sisterMAG Team
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monet and his time THE YEAR 1869 When Claude Monet painted »The Magpie«
PAGE 112 – MERINGUE RECIPES
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THE GARDENS OF MONET
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PARIS FEATURE
On the go with the easel
Visiting the 25 HRS HotelTerminus Nord
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»OLDER, BUT BETTER, BUT OLDER« Parisian chic Vol.2 - Book review
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WHEN A COLOUR IS A FEELING
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»GOOD MORNING MISTER MAGPIE.
Exploring Payne's grey
HOW IS YOUR LADY TODAY?« Strange superstitions around the world
PAGE 78– THE INVENTION OF WINTER TOURISM
PAGE 60 – Table of the Month
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TABLE OF THE MONTH
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WHITE COCKTAILS
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THE INVENTION OF WINTER TOURISM
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WINTER JOY IN THE SNOW
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SNOW STORIES
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FOOD FEATURE MERINGUE
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THE ICE QUEEN STYLE
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RELATIONSHIP A.I.
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START UP SPOTLIGHT
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FOOD FEATURE: PEGAN BAKING
Inspired by Claude Monet
A drink feature
A little overview
Winter travel special
7 reasons why we love snow
By Holly Cowgill
How to bring this style to life
Online dating reloaded
With Keleya
Paleo & vegan diet
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Lea Becker lea-becker.net
Alexander Kords kords.net
Bianca Demsa graceandholmes.com
Amie McCracken amiemccracken.com
Barbara Eichhammer the-little-wedding-corner.de
Judith Remke intext-bremen.de
Martina Klaric @buchberuehrung
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Mela Mörtenbäck individualicious.com
translation Sabrina Bäcker Bianca Demsa graceandholmes.com Barbara Eichhammer the-little-wedding-corner.de Ira Häussler Christian Näthler @iamvolta Elisabeth Stursberg @lizziemariees
Christian Näthler @iamvolta Elisabeth Stursberg @lizziemariees sisterMAG Team
FOOD Holly Cowgill hollycowgill.com Veerle Evens veerleevens.com Minna Vauhkonen minnavauhkonen.com
illustration Gemma Koomen @gemmakoomen
photo & Video Hürriyet Bulan @botanicart
Hair & Makeup Tina Fischbach @tinafischbach_makeupartist
Jaclyn Locke @jaclynlockephoto Mela Mörtenbäck individualicious.com Jules Villbrandt herzundblut.com
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MODEL Sophie Siekmann
OUTFIT MODEL Sophie Siekmann @sophiezucker_
Styling Evi Neubauer @neu1bauer
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HAIR & MAKE-UP Tina Fischbach
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SPICED RICE PUDDING WITH POACHED PEARS AND CINNAMON MERINGUES
RYE BREAD BITES WITH SMOKED SALMON
BLACK RICE PUDDING WITH CITRUS
CHICKPEA BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE
BLACK BEAN BROWNIES AND DATE CARAMEL
APPLE QUINOA SNACK BARS
ROSEMARY GIN FIZZ
SNOWSTORM MARGARITA
NAPKIN RINGS WITH FAKE LEATHER
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What was happening in the years in which our main artwork for this issue, Claude Monet’s »THE MAGPIE«, was created? What was in the news, what was occupying people’s minds, and which developments determined daily life, or not?
In our series »THE YEAR X« we have taken a closer look at a year to fill the number with life. All the different areas of life played a role: politics and history, arts, meteorology, the public sphere. Our aim was, and is here once more, to reconstruct the historical context to paint the bigger picture. We are looking at the year 1869 . This is the last of our set of twelve articles filling in the blanks of history around the magnificent paintings. 15
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ADVENTURE On the 5TH OF FEBRUARY 1869 , the lives of two gold seekers in Victoria, Australia were turned upside down. The native Englishmen JOHN DEASON and RICHARD OATES discovered, hidden under the roots of a eucalyptus tree, the largest gold nugget that had ever been found anywhere. The spectacular discovery was christened »WELCOME STRANGER« and was far too
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heavy for the scales available on site which was why it was transported to the next town where a blacksmith smashed it into three handier pieces. The various accounts of the actual net weight of the gold all came in at around 70 kilograms, making »the Stranger« an absolute exception not only among gold seekers down under.
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EAST ASIA was now called TOKYO and, after the emperor’s decision to move his court over from KYOTO in the previous year, it was also the new capital of Japan. It was generally quite an eventful year for Japanese domestic politics. In mid-May, imperial troops finally succeeded in defeating the separatists from the northern island of Ezo but only after a naval battle lasting EDO
several days. Before that, the island of Ezo – today it is called HOKKAIDO – had been an independent republic for several months.
EDUCATION & SOCIETY While Japan was starting to settle into the ways of Emperor Meiji, the school system in Austria-Hungary underwent a major reform, the keyword being »CITIZEN SCHOOL« . The newly enacted Reichsvolksschulgesetz built on MARIA THERESA’S SCHOOL LAW from 1774 (the early origins of the Alpine republic’s
current state school system) and stipulated, for instance, that compulsory education was to be increased from six to eight years. The upper limit of a maximum of 80 pupils per class was another innovation as was the fact that general supervision of schools was no longer a responsibility of the church.
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Alexandrine Tinné
BIOGRAPHIES The adventure traveller, African researcher and photographer ALEXANDRINE TINNÉ died on the 1ST OF AUGUST . Likely she had been murdered, but even there, in the very moment, the exact circumstances were impossible to understand; in retrospect it is even more
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difficult. The Dutch-born aristocrat and heiress was on an excursion in the middle of the African desert and planned to become the first European to cross the Sahara. This she did not achieve. However, if we took her at her word, death was a price that Tinné was willing to pay – after all she had always been guided exclusively by her desire to travel and explore, never by fear, and certainly not always by reason. Her contemporaries back in Europe, meanwhile, continued to be intrigued by her unorthodox lifestyle and priorities.
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Richard Wagner the performance in Munich, not Bayreuth, was arranged.
RESEARCH & NUTRITION PERFORMING ARTS It was the 22ND OF SEPTEMBER 1869 and MUNICH ’s High Society was about to come together at the Royal Court and National Theatre for the premiere of RICHARD WAGNER ’s »DAS RHEINGOLD« . The famed composer had actually not even completed the entire »Ring« yet (the »Rheingold« was the first part of the tetralogy), but his resistance to the early premiere was pointless in view of a simple royal order: LUDWIG II did not want to wait any longer, he wanted to hear now what the master had come up with so far. His subjects obey, and
In France of all countries, the motherland of croissants, the chemist HIPPOLYTE MÉGEMOURIÈS finalised his invention, a novel butter substitute, and presented it to the world. At first, it was sold in shops under his name as »MARGARINE MOURIÈS« . While the mix of ingredients he ended up using for the initial product – ox fat, water, potash, animal stomachs, salt and chopped cow's udder – made the MARGARINE considerably more complex to produce than butter, it was still cheaper and as such soon became an established product on shops’ dairy (or non-dairy) shelves. Whether customers were really aware of what they were consuming, however, is an entirely different question.
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The other articles can be found on the first pages of each issue or by searching the author’s name here on the sisterMAG Website.
RESEARCH & PUBLICATION The first issue of »NATURE« was published on the 4TH OF NOVEMBER 1869 . Later one of the most renowned research publications, the journal did not immediately hit the target audience, leaving the editor dismayed. The contributions from various disciplines within the natural sciences were of high quality and potentially appealed to a large research community, but to begin with SISTER-MAG.COM
the journal had two different objectives: reporting on cutting edge research for experts on the matter, while also providing lighter pieces intended to inform the general public and wake people’s scientific interest. This contrast was visible in the first issue which opened with a translation of aphorisms by Goethe and continued with articles on rather specific areas such as the fertilization of winter-flowering plants or the discussion of a book on the physiology and pathology of the human voice.
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DEVELOPMENT I On the 6TH OF NOVEMBER 1869 , QUEEN VICTORIA opened the BLACKFRIARS BRIDGE in LONDON , one of the major bridges crossing the Thames in the inner city. It was actually the second bridge in this location; due to severe damage it had been demolished and replaced
the first one – which, by the way, had been opened precisely one hundred years earlier. The party mood, however, was somewhat clouded by a group of angry Republicans jeering at the royal ceremony. Blackfriars Bridge
DEVELOPMENT II Celebrated in a lavish way with the participation of numerous international celebrities, another even grander opening took place less than two weeks later in Egypt: The SUEZ CANAL was finally finished. The multiyear construction project connects the Mediterranean and the Red Sea, effectively saving ships from having to circumnavigate the African continent, a route that amounts to several thousand kilometres. It was thus a tremendous saving of both time and money, and it comes as no surprise that in addition to economic aspects,
political interests played a major role in the management from the beginning. Great Britain, for example, as a colonial power and major shareholder initially one of the leading players, would soon have to accept a smaller role.
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Before creating his famous garden in Giverny, where he eventually settled, Claude Monet had changed his place of residence quite a few times, and not only that, the master Impressionist habitually worked outside, bringing his easel and colours with him wherever he went. On the one hand, he was following the nature and specifically sought out certain places and areas for painting; on the other hand, he, a passionate lover of plants, built himself places of inspiration. Here, we present to you three of these places.
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By the mid-1850s, SainteAdresse, a small town near Le Havre, had become a favourite summer destination of affluent locals. In one of the typical beach villas, the house of his aunt, the young Monet spent several summers. After the early death of his mother, his father’s sister became an important figure of reference for the aspiring painter who thus began developing his personal style in a distinctly familial environment.
the garden, which was varied and included a small forest and lawns as well as flowering hedges and beds. These early impressions without doubt influenced Monet’s view of nature as an artistic motif. However, he did not confine himself to the garden, but rather – enthusiastically – explored the surroundings, taking the easel with him wherever he went. His morning view of the port of Le Havre from 1872 which, instead of a classic motif description, he innovatively named Impression, Sunrise became the eponym of the entire movement and in retrospect is recognised as the »MANIFESTO OF A NEW GENRE« .
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1874 ). During the 1870s, Monet
In December 1871, not long after the Franco-Prussian War had ended, Monet and his family moved into a house in Argenteuil. Formerly dominated by agriculture and vineyards, the town outside Paris was rapidly changing in the course of the progressing industrialisation, but nevertheless remained a popular destination especially for fans of water sports. Clearly inspired, MONET acquired a boat which he then converted into a studio. His colleague EDUARD MANET , who liked spending time in Argenteuil just like him, captured »LE BATEAU ATELIER« and Monet, depicting his wife, in a painting (MONET DANS SON BATEAU ATELIER,
himself immortalised various motifs in Argenteuil such as the large bridge, the railway station and several boats anchoring in the harbour basin. Regarding the style, these works with their fragmented brushstrokes and spotted application of paint mark a highlight of Impressionism. Today, Argenteuil is still a popular destination for tourists wanting to follow in the footsteps of the Impressionists. The house on Boulevard Karl-Marx, where Monet lived with his family from 1871 to 1878 , has since been renovated and is currently used by the Historical Society of Argenteuil. In the next years, however, it is supposed to be turned into a Monet Museum, helping visitors to experience the painters’ living conditions. In addition to an innovative presentation concept using virtual reality, the garden will thus also be replanted and restored to its original state, and even the floating studio is planned to be rebuilt.
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Only a few years after Argenteuil, Monet, in 1883, found ÂťhisÂŤ place: a large house in Giverny, about 50 kilometres outside Paris, which he rented at first and where he moved in with his family. He would stay until his death in 1926.
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The basic features of one part of the soon famous garden, the flower garden closer to the house, were already laid out but there was nevertheless still a lot of work to be done. Given his precise ideas and the fact that MONET took his garden design rather seriously, it was also anything but an easy task. When the international popularity of his works rose, and soon after he was able to buy the house in 1890 , Monet was in a financial position to also acquire the neighbouring property. Only then, ten years after moving in, could he finally begin to create the water garden he had been dreaming about. His gardens were never just a motif for him; they were close to his heart. Luckily, he could not rely only on the help of the whole family, he also frequently exchanged thoughts and ideas about gardens and plants, or plants for that matter, with friends such as GUSTAVE CAILLEBOTTE , another plant lover. In general, he, who had
always planted flowers in each of the many places he lived in, spent a good amount of money on his garden. He collected exotic plants, hired gardeners and built greenhouses to provide the right climate for exotic species. Stylistically, he designed the garden in the English tradition of using every free spot, giving each flower space and freedom to grow and ensuring that there was always something blooming. In GIVERNY , Monet created many of his most important works, for instance, the iconic water lilies. The house and garden today are a museum attracting more than half a million visitors each year. The garden is being maintained and kept as true to the original as possible, with only a few changes: The water garden, for example, can now be reached via an underpass since the road running between the two parts was simply less frequented in Monet's day and could usually be crossed on foot.
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PARIS 25HOURS HOTEL
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12 Boulevard de Denain 7 5 010 P a r i s
Oh, Paris! Anyone can find something special about this city, whether strolling along the Champs Elysee, enjoying a picnic on the banks of the Seine, or taking in the artists' quarter of Montmartre. The city invites you to discover. But this is only fun if you feel at home in your hotel! Since this summer, the 25 hours Hotel Terminus Nord has welcomed guests opposite the Gare du Nord, in the 10th Arrondissement. Here, ÂťLITTLE AFRICAÂŤ can be found on the doorstep as well as in your room. Let's get exploring! 31
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After a comfy sleep, the balcony* offers a view of the Sacre Coeur, the railway station, and typical Parisian architecture.
*Room category Medium Plus
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The building has been used as a hotel since 1860. The faรงade remained almost untouched while the interior received a modern upgrade. The winding corridors have remained and enhance the charm.
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The kitchen of the downstairs ÂťNENIÂŤ restaurant is closely linked to the hotel. Not only does it welcome hotel guests, it also aims to inspire local residents. The restaurant's design reflects feminine French elegance and strength.
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Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner, as your gaze wanders to the hustle and bustle of the station opposite.
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LITTLE AFRICA
The 10th Arrondissement has developed over centuries as a focal point for African culture, food, and fashion. Core elements of this culture were used in the interior design of the hotel.
COLOURFUL COLOURS & PAT T E R N S
Whether in the Sape Bar, hotel rooms, or small corners of calm, the colourful patterns and fabrics of traditional African garments add a wonderful vibe to every space.
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After 5 years, we finally have a sequel to the international bestseller »HOW TO BE PARISIAN WHEREVER YOU ARE« . The new »OLDER, BUT BETTER, BUT OLDER«
tells amusing stories about how real Parisian women age in style. A TA SANTÉ!
» Ta k e t h e t i m e t o ta k e time for yourself because no one will do it for you. And don't f o r g e t t o d ay d r e a m i n t h e b at h r o o m l i k e w h e n you did when you were little.« This was the only half-serious advice of four girlfriends that wrote the wonderful »HOW
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desperately wondering how to emulate real Parisian chic. The Âťartist-collectiveÂŤ around Anne Berest, Audrey Diwan, Caroline de Maigret and Sophie Mas came to their help with a little book about the myths of French chic.
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They collected elegant FASHION TIPS , timeless wisdom, slightly amusing relationship advice and delicious recipes for a perfect evening à la française. Everything from »ALWAYS BE READY, HE MIGHT JUST BE WAITING AROUND THE CORNER« to »FORGET THE NEWEST TRENDS – YOU'RE THE TREND« to »WEAR BLACK WITH NAVY (and pink with red à la Yves
Saint Laurent)« found its way into the book. As a couple of years have passed, the ladies have more to say: Caroline de Maigret and Sophie Mas promise even more esprit and effortless humour. And they're very convincing! In another beautifully designed book, the two editors chat about past times and look to the future. They write about what it means to not be seen at a party despite a dazzling appearance and muse about refusing plastic surgery.
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The think about what it takes to unite kids and career, whether freezing ovums is the right way to go and if you're allowed to find new love at forty or fifty. They look at how to accept one's own weaknesses, how to find inner beauty and which outfit to wear while doing all of the above. Funny, exciting and inspiring in every sentence!
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» Y o u n o s ta l g i c a l ly remember the moments t h at m a d e y o u g r o w « The resuming sentence of »OLDER, BUT BETTER, BUT OLDER« perfectly encapsulates why the book should be a small highlight under every Christmas tree!
»OLDER, BUT BETTER, BUT OLDER«
by Caroline de Maigret and Sophie Mas, out on December 31st 2019 at Penguin Random House (272 pages). ISBN: 9780385544863
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Prussian blue, yellow ochre and crimson lake: who would have thought these vivacious hues combine to feel like a completely joyless winter day. Such is the mood of Payne’s grey, a colour you can’t unfeel once you’ve seen it.
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Most painters probably owe more to Payne than Van Gogh or Monet. Yes, the William Payne. The watercolourist? Ah, you must not have read the 1912 book Color Standards and Color Nomenclature. Ok, I’ll slow down.
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orn in EXETER in 1760 , Payne worked as a civil engineer before finding vocation in painting. The rather-be artist eventually settled in London, though he remained rural, painting scenes from what the rest of London called the sticks. It wasn’t so much the topography that spoke to him, but rather the mood. When he began teaching as an art lecturer, he urged his students not to paint what they saw, but to paint what they felt (my words, not his). Payne was a poet among draughtsmen, more Wordsworth than Hemingway.
Masterful teacher that he was, Payne himself struggled to produce anything of praise. While many of his contemporaries stroked the fashions of Britain’s esteemed watercolour societies, his work stagnated, and even regressed. Payne’s mention in the DICTIONARY OF NATIONAL BIOGRAPHY , the who’s who of notable British figures, notes that by 1812 his art had »DEGENERATED INTO MANNERISM« . Ouch. Imagine entering the Regency with a Baroque accent. How passé. Alas, »he was surpassed by better artists and forgotten« before his death in 1830 .
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Like many artists, PAYNE wasn’t famous until he died. His claim is a happy little accident (R.I.P. Bob Ross) called Payne’s grey, a bluish-grey colour that left painters questioning the existence of black. It came to life when he ballparked a mix of Prussian blue, yellow ochre and crimson lake. Pleasant hues on their own, together they look like wet cigar ash drying in the sun. Payne’s grey is the perfect colour for painting something that exists over yonder. Picture the New York City skyline on the horizon. Munich’s alpine backdrop. Before Payne’s grey, it was common to paint dusky objects in the middle and extreme distance in watered-down shades of black. SISTER-MAG.COM
At its lightest, Payne’s grey is Monet’s winter shadows. At its darkest, it is the Titanic sinking into the obsidian sea under a starry sky. Somewhere in the middle are Parisian rooftops on a stormy day. For me, it is winter in Berlin. Colour author Katy Kelleher, writing for The Awl, calls it a »LONG ACHING DARKNESS« , »MOODY AND DAMP« , »FOREBODING AND QUIET« . Tell me that doesn’t sound like a tram stop in Hohenschönhausen on a completely joyless January day. When ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI misses a match-winning 94thminute sitter at the Alten Försterei in mid-March, he’ll drop to his knees and look to the Payne’s grey heavens above Köpenick.
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How can a colour evoke so many vibes? As KELLEHER explains, Payne mixing colours was like »A
Black and Prussian Blue. Some go as far as Quinacridone Violet.
The next time you see Payne’s grey CHEF COOKING TO TASTE … HE in a painting, don’t be surprised if DIDN’T HAVE A SET RECIPE« . it creeps from the canvas to touch In 2003, an investigative painter you, its damp air feels cool on the looked up which hues nine leading tip of your nose and settles into watercolour manufacturers your bones. Because there will used to concoct their be a next time: like branded Payne’s a word you’ve just m i x i n g greys. Each had a learned, you’ll start c o l o u r s different formula. »I to see it everywhere. just can't wrap my head And probably feel it around the variety of pigments. too. Alas, seasonal depression is There is no standardization and just around the corner. Ask me to some of the colours don't make paint a picture of this melancholy sense«, she wrote. HOLBEIN uses and I’ll dip my brush in Payne’s four: Alizarin Crimson, Antwerp grey. Blue, Ultramarine Blue and Lamp Black. DA VINCI just two: Lamp
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Strange Superstitions from around the World
»GOO D MOR NIN G MIST E R MAGPIE . H O W IS YO UR L A DY W IF E T O DAY ? «
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Text: Bianca Demsa Illustrations: Gemma Koomen
I did have my hesitations as I set my wedding date for APRIL 1ST , but then again, I didn’t believe in such old wives’ tales. Little did I know that my marriage would be over five years later and my belief in superstition cemented. Growing up in England I remember the BELIEF about a single magpie and avoiding broken mirrors and my Austrian mother never allowed unlucky peacock feathers in the house. BUT
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When I moved to Germany I was immediately aware that if you said »CHEERS« you had to look people in the eye to ensure a happy relationship in the next seven years and no bad sex. Even worse, congratulating someone BEFORE their birthday. In doing so, it meant that their birthday wishes wouldn’t come true. Where I come from, it’s a quick »CHEERS« all around and a »HAPPY BIRTHDAY« before, during and after the occasion.
MAGPIES are usually in couples, so if you
happen to meet a lonely magpie on your way, then it’s best to greet him with a »GOOD MORNING, MR. MAGPIE. HOW IS YOUR LADY WIFE TODAY?« Only this will save
you from a terrible fate on that day. If you add: »ONE FOR SORROW, TWO FOR JOY!« then you have offered your friendship and the magpie won’t steal from you.
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FRIDAY THE 13TH is often the day you
want to avoid, but in Spain, it is TUESDAY THE 13TH . Travel and weddings are strictly forbidden on this day. So you can cancel that Maldives wedding! And when it comes to travelling anywhere on foot, always enter and leave a room with your RIGHT FOOT .
ITALY What might seem like a funny coincidence is a definite no-no in Italy. Don't ever say the SAME WORD SIMULTANEOUSLY as your friend. If you do, you will remain a SPINSTER . To undo this BAD OMEN , you have to immediately TOUCH YOUR NOSE .
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If you SQUASH A SPIDER , it will mean RAIN the next day, and worse still, if you have to leave your house because of too many spiders, make sure you don’t tread on a MANHOLE . In Sweden, there are two types of manholes. Those with an »A« and those with a »K« . Please avoid the »A« ones which stand for »ARBETSLÖSHET« : »AVBRUTEN unemployment and KÄRLEK« : lost love. You have been warned.
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FRANCE The French have a thing for animals. But not always in a nice way. DON’T LET A BIRD SPY INTO YOUR HOME THROUGH A WINDOW and for heaven’s sake don’t
offer them ANY BREAD from an upside-down loaf. It invites unwanted spirits. On the other hand, stepping in dog poo with your left foot is considered lucky.
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You have to plan your day carefully in TURKEY . Only offer SCISSORS or a KNIFE INDIRECTLY for someone to pick up. Otherwise, you will become enemies. If this mishap does happen, however, you can always plant a fig tree in front of their house. If they chop it down, it’s double bad luck. And if you go on to offer them gum to chew at night, then it’s triple bad luck. They say it’s like chewing on a corpse– ugh!
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RUSSIA Back to birds, their poo landing on you is a good sign and will bring you wealth, but giving YELLOW FLOWERS , WHISTLING INDOORS or SITTING AT THE CORNER OF A TABLE means DOUBLE INFERTILITY and FINANCIAL LOSS . Oh dear.
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The NUMBER FOUR is UNLUCKY in Japan. So don’t be surprised if your lift goes from the third to the fifth floor, and sticking your chopsticks down into your food is also a symbol for the poor old four. Come to think of it, the Japanese have a LONG LIST OF BELIEFS including not sleeping with your head to the North—that’s how the deceased are laid to rest; hide your thumbs when passing a graveyard, which protects your parents against an untimely death; and trim your nails during the day only, which will prolong your life.
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The most magical of beliefs, the Icelanders believe that their Island is inhabited by ELVES , FAIRIES and TROLLS . In order to not disturb them, even new roads are built around and not through their territory. And while you are at it, DON’T KNIT THOSE NORWEGIAN PULLOVERS OUTSIDE , because it prolongs winter.
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My favourites though, have to be eating goat meat in RWANDA which makes women hairy; pregnant KOREAN MOTHERS should never eat asymmetrical foods, which will cause an ugly baby; and kissing a baby on the lips in NIGERIA means they will never EVER stop drooling.
image was distorted, they would die. People also imagined seeing their soul in a mirror. If the mirror was broken, so was their soul, and it was a sure sign of their imminent death. Seven years of bad luck originated from ancient Rome where a soul needed seven years to renew itself.
Common beliefs in nearly all countries include NEVER WALKING UNDER A LADDER . This dates
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AND THE ANTIDOTE TO ALL THIS BAD LUCK?
Knock on wood, of course, an ancient pagan belief that spirits and gods resided in trees, then smash a plate because the noise frightens all bad spirits away, and bury those broken mirror pieces deep into the ground. And all will be well in your world.
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When the temperatures drop to freeze our breaths in puffy clouds and the first, powdery snowflakes glaze over the streets we know that winter is here! As it gets cold outside, wrap up and get cosy at home. Inspired by Claude Monet's winter wonderland in »The Magpie«, we've created a wintery Table of the Month to gather your friends and family around for a comforting dinner. Set off to decorate your own feasting table! 61
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DIY Napkin Rings The napkin rings made from faux leather are a beautiful addition to every table and are easy to recreate. Pepper Berries add a little something to the set-up and perfectly match the silvery white colour palette.
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DIY Menu Cards What better treat than to gather for a delicious feast during the winter? We have designed beautiful menus that match the table dÊcor – download them and add your personal menu! If you want to go all out, seal the menus with some wax and a signet stamp.
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TIP White tea lights and blue candles create a festive atmosphere while perfectly matching the colour palette of the other decorations.
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An essential even in winter: flowers. A medley of cotton, dried flowers, bunny tail and asparagus ferns creates an elegant, wintery atmosphere on our Table of the Month.
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RECIPE NOTES If you are using canned coconut milk (which I prefer), when you pour it over ice it will curdle up a bit if not stirred. It's still delicious, but you need to give it a stir before drinking to mix everything around again. And if you make the pitcher margarita, just be sure to give the batch a good stirring before you serve. The coconut milk can separate from the liquors as it chills.
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INGREDIENTS 2 ounces vanilla vodka 2 ounces white chocolate liqueur 1 ounce white cream de cacao 1 ounce half-and-half Honey and coarse sanding sugar for rim garnish
INSTRUCTIONS 1. Pour the honey into a shallow dish and put the sanding sugar in another shallow dish. Coat the rim of the glass in the honey then dip the rim in the sugar to coat evenly. Set the glass aside. 2. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add the vodka, white chocolate liqueur, creme de cacao, and half-and-half. Shake vigorously and strain into the prepared martini glass.
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Rosemary Gin Fizz INGREDIENTS
To make an easy simple syrup, just combine 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar in a saucepan and simmer until the sugar has dissolved. Add in 4 large sprigs of rosemary, simmer for another few minutes then remove from heat and let the rosemary infuse for 20 minutes before removing it.
1 ounce rosemary simple syrup 2 ounces gin 2 ounces fresh lemon juice Ice Club Soda
INSTRUCTIONS 1. Combine all of the ingredients (except club soda) in a cocktail shaker and shake for 20 seconds. Strain over more ice and top with club soda. Stir and enjoy!
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Winter holidays — this evokes images of a journey to snowy mountains, skiing or spa time. Such a kind of travelling is actually quite a new invention. Our little overview shows you how it happened that we go to the mountains for recreation in winter.
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Ueber allen Gipfeln Ist Ruh', In allen Wipfeln Spürest Du Kaum einen Hauch; Die Vögelein schweigen im Walde. Warte nur! Balde Ruhest du auch. WANDERERS NACHTLIED — GOETHE
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Discovering nature
The fascination for the alpine world began with the ENLIGHTENMENT AND ROMANTIC AGE . According to Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s dictum »BACK TO NATURE« , the Romantics embarked on voyages of discovery through Europe during the 18th century. They captured their impressions in paintings and poems, creating a new awareness for nature. Suddenly, people travelled out of joy and no longer just for scientific research purposes. Two key texts of the time changed the discourse on mountains drastically. The didactic poem »THE ALPS« by ALBRECHT VON HALLER (1729) and the epistolary novel JULIE , or the NEW HELOISE (1761) by JEAN-JACQUES ROUSSEAU
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helped fuel an unprecedented enthusiasm for the mountains due to their idealised descriptions of the Alps. Whereas the alpine world was feared during the Middle Ages as dangerous, it was now romantically glorified. In fact, to this date, mountains were regarded as an uncanny place of dangers, where witches and devils met. This mythical fear gave way to a veneration of the Alps uring the 18th century. Urban travellers were fascinated by the seemingly idyllic nature and the grandeur of the mountain tops, which fulfilled the aesthetic category of the SUBLIME . The mountains turned into a counter world to modern
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The Grand Tour
To this date, travelling into the mountains was only available to the wealthy elite, who could afford long carriage drives. Thus, during the 18th century, it was quite common for young aristocrats of England to go on an educational journey through Europe, the socalled GRAND TOUR . They visited famous European sights, learned new languages and customs and introduced themselves at court. The Grand Tour
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led them through the ALPS and SWITZERLAND , whereby the first tourist infrastructure began to develop. After 1815, the first mountain inns opened: In 1823 , for instance, on the FAULHORN (the highest inn in Europe). Mountain railways, hotels, mountain cabins and Anglican chapels followed. These travelers soon reported their impressions of the Alps to their contemporaries at home, making the mountainous region even more popular.
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The myth of alpinism IN THE 19th CENTURY
The enthusiasm for the alpine world reached its climax during the ÂťGOLDEN YEARS OF ALPINISMÂŤ . Mountaineering was now a sport and celebrated as a liminal experience. From the 1800s onwards, British mountaineers, mostly rich academics and aristocrats, wanted to climb the alpine summits. Climbing also became a sign of NATIONAL IDENTITY . The symbolic power of the mountains was transferred to patriotic ideals: The summit stood for higher goals, the strength and achievements of a united nation. Having conquered new continents by ship, the British now wanted to overcome heights as a sign of their (colonial) power. After the first ascent of the JUNGFRAU in 1811 by Swiss mountaineers, a series of summit attempts began, which found its tragic climax in 1865 . The seemingly invincible MATTERHORN spurred England and Italy to compete for its first ascent. England won, until a rope tore apart and four crew members
died tragically. All patriotism was suddenly forgotten. What remained was the fascination for the mountains. In the whole of Europe, national ALPINE ASSOCIATIONS were founded. And even WALT DISNEY was so intrigued by the myth of the Matterhorn that he established a replica of the mountain replete with roller-coaster in Disneyland California.
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Thomas Cook & the mass tourism
At the same time, the expansion of the RAILWAY NETWORK in Europe made travelling a mass phenomenon for all classes. The new trains were an inexpensive means of transportation, which allowed the middle and working classes to go on day trips or holidays. This is how the PACKAGED TOUR came into being: When THOMAS COOK offered his first group tour in 1841 , it led from Leicester to Loughborough. A total of 571 passengers took part in the train journey.
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A cup of tea, a bacon sandwich and musical entertainment during the train ride were included in the price. The packaged tour and with it, COMMERCIALISED MASS TOURISM , were born this day. From 1865 onwards, Thomas Cook brought English groups to Europe and in 1863 even to the Alps. Their travel route through Switzerland can still be relived today on the socalled ÂťVIA COOKÂŤ . The basis for a winter holiday in the mountains was both culturally and socially laid down.
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The Alps as health resort
That we travel to the mountains in winter for recreation is due to another development of the 19th century. At the time, the mountains turned more and more into a symbol of FITNESS, HEALTH AND HEALING , when physicians had discovered the therapeutic effect of the mountain climate for lung diseases. In 1841 , a SANATORIUM for consumptive children was opened and from 1853 onwards the climate in DAVOS was officially regarded as a remedy for tuberculosis. A variety of sanatoriums developed, which promoted their Kneipp cures and fresh mountain air. Ever since THOMAS MANN’S THE MAGIC MOUNTAIN (1924), Davos became globally famous as a spa town. It was in 1864 that ST MORITZ also advanced to be an international
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hotspot and marketed itself as a climatic health resort. JOHANNES BADRUTT , the owner of the famous KULM HOTEL in St Moritz, played a legendary role. Being dissatisfied with the occupancy rate of his hotel in winter, legend has it that he came up with the idea of a money-back-guarantee for his English regulars. If they did not like St Moritz in winter, Badrutt promised to pay them their money
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back. Moreover, he tried to cater to new target groups such as tuberculosis patients, whom he promised healing in the dry, fresh winter air. After only ten years, more tourists are said to have come to St Moritz in wither than in summer. With the construction of mountain railways and ski lifts in the early 20th century, winter tourism to the Alps finally became the norm. Apart from skiing, many new trend sports developed such as bouldering, canyoning or mountain biking, which associated the alpine world with liminal experiences and a spirit of adventure.
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During the last few years, the Alps have experienced a renaissance in our cultural imaginary. Thus, experts even detect a so-called »ALPINISATION« OF URBAN SPACES : climbing gyms, restaurants with alpine dishes or alpine clothing as street wear bring the mountains to the city. The symbolic power of the Alps as a place of health and fitness is transferred here to our daily urban lifestyle. And one romantic image persists: The snowy cabin remains a place of longing. Popular culture establishes the alpine world as a haven full of romantic solitude, tranquillity and recreation. A COUNTER WORLD TO OUR HECTIC CITY AND ADVERSITIES OF MODERN LIFE .
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There are few things more beautiful than a winter's day spent outside in the snow. Red cheeks from the cold and warm breath that swirls around the face in small clouds, and the cosy warmth that spreads through the body when entering a warm room at the end of the day. Our writer puts together the best tips for winter time adventures in the mountains.
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The early morning sun peeks out from behind the mountain and bathes its peak in warm light. A freshly prepared slope ahead of us, we take in the calm view before slowly descending in the first curves of the day. A feeling of joy spreads within. To swoop down the perfectly prepared slope early in the morning, the cold air on our faces, while mountains and trees fly by. Happy and elated, we stop in the valley and can't wait to catch the next gondola to do it all over again.
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The true classic of winter sports, popular as ever: skiing. Many areas offer special trips for early risers. Get up the mountain before everyone else and enjoy going down an empty slope. When the tracks start to fill up, you can go for breakfast in one of the countless huts.
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Even though staying in bed seems much more cosy and very tempting, rising this early will be worth it. Sleepily, we get dressed, gather our stuff and step into the freezing cold. The nocturnal silence still lies heavily on the valley, no sound to be heard. Wrapped up warm, we start our hike. The full moon illuminates our path, replacing our headlamps. Step by step, we make our way through the darkness, crunching snow underfoot. As dawn breaks, the
mountains we are approaching become more visible. As we arrive at a small chapel, the sun begins to bathe the tips of the mountains behind us in warm red light. Cups of tea provide warmth and accompany the quiet views before we head back. Just as we enter the warm parlour of the Veitenhof to have freshly brewed coffee and breakfast, the wintery sun climbs over the crest of the mountain.
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In a slow ascent, we hike next to each other as we listen to the crunching snow under our feet and watch swathes of snow drop off the trees around us. Everything is covered under a thick white blanket as the snow has been falling almost uninterruptedly for the past 72 hours. But we're lucky: The longer we hike, the lighter the fog becomes. Spells of sunlight break up the clouds until,
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The air is crisp and clear, every breath swirling in clouds around our faces. We're extra lucky today: On the first sunny day after long and heavy snowfall, we are taking a long hike through a true winter wonderland. As our legs have already worked through one day in the snow and we have three more days ahead of us, we focus on this break from everyday life to truly experience winter and slow down. And on the cosy warmth that will spread through our bodies at the end of the day when we sleepily and happily enter a warm parlour.
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The peaks of the surrounding mountains are perfectly mirrored in the smooth waters of the lake. The colours look photoshopped. Not a sound can be heard. Utter silence wraps around us, making this place seem even more surreal. We slowly feel the cold creep into our clothes and continue our walk along the water's edge over a small, wooden bridge to the lakeside chapel to warm up. The snow is crunching under our boots, traces of various animals imprinted on our path. Winter is showing its most pristine side. An opportunity to recharge that only a winter lake can offer. M E L A ' S
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Cross-country skiing in pristine nature, ice-climbing on frozen waterfalls, skating on frozen mountain lakes: A trip to the mountains can be just as adventure-filled in winter as during summer time with much more to do than the classic activities like skiing, ice skating and sledding. Tips and information on a winter trip to the mountains can be found on sites such as www.austria.info or www.tirol.at and the most beautiful wellness hotels on sites like Pretty Hotels .
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James Bond of the Slopes As an Austrian, it was always considered a crime that I had never learned to ski. So by the time I reached my early thirties, I thought it was about time. My cousin worked in a classy five-star hotel in Ischgl, and they had a personal ski instructor to the stars: Erwin, the 75-year-old James Bond of the slopes from Heidelberg. He had taught everyone from Richard Branson — an excellent skier — to Paris Hilton — a disastrous skier. He had a habit of daredevil helicopter stunts and an appetite
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for the ladies to match. Instead of sleeping in the arranged suite in the hotel, he preferred his cozy caravan in the hotel carpark. Apart from being the best ski teacher ever, my friend and I had many inspirational evenings in his caravan, wining and dining and surrounded by photos of all his star clients. I simply have to go back, and I can imagine that Erwin is still skiing strong.
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My two-year-old cat Teddy was a present from my best friend whilst I was living in New York. Teddy was born in South Dakota, so the snow was certainly an unknown phenomenon. When I moved back to Europe, I naturally took him with me. I was living in our beautiful house in Blankenese, Hamburg and it had snowed that morning. Teddy was
completely taken by surprise by this white, cold stuff. Slowly he tested it out with his paw. Dipping one paw, and then the other into the snow. Each time a little slower and longer. After a few minutes, he had fallen so in love with snow that he jumped right in and started rolling around in it. It was such a sweet and unforgettable moment. Mascha, 44
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As a child growing up in Styria, I have vivid memories of winters filled with metre-high snow, icicles and frosty fingers. There would be mornings where my sisters and I would make our way to school along slippery paths and snow-covered lanes; it was a winter wonderland. We would put on our winter-warmers, heavy boots and scarves wrapped so high, that you could barely make out our eyes. By the time
we reached school, our scarves and hats had frozen solid, and you had to literally break them apart. I remember weekends spent pressing down snow with our boots to make a path for our never-ending sled rides and the delicious smell of baked apples lingering from the Agra oven, inviting us in. First stop, warming our hands near the oven and then tucking into the steaming apple dessert.
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Growing up in Bavaria, we certainly had more than our fair share of snow. I have traumatic memories of ski school when I was about thirteen and I was put into the slowest group because I wasn’t very good. Eventually, though, I took to it and loved it. I have been to all the ski hotspots including St. Moritz and Ischgl, and even though I had a phase where I preferred to ski on water rather than snow, you never forget how it goes. For me, snow is about coming home. Skiing on those pristine white slopes and seeing the magical landscape and spectacular views go by. You can switch off completely and just ‚be‘. It’s the ultimate freedom for me. Beautiful, quiet and nature’s artwork. Gaby, 51
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My snow-filled memories include playing the arctic explorer as a boy and creating many a treacherous adventure under bridges, through tunnels and secret entrances in my countryside home. Another memory I have is with my father. We traditionally smoke a cigar together in his lovingly designed bar which is half outside. As I was
waiting for him to fetch glasses, it unexpectedly started to snow. The first snow of the year. Experiencing it first-hand is truly magical. The flakes floated down silently on to my jacket, and when my father returned, we lit our cigars and watched those dancing flakes for hours. Christoph, 41
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I was in my thirties living and working in my home city of Hong Kong and saw the film The Sound of Music for the first time. The landscape, that music, I was fascinated! Before everyone knew it, I was on my way to Europe and Vorarlberg, Austria. Not long after I had arrived, autumn had turned into winter. I had seen snow on TV of course, but never live. I was working as a chef, and as my shift ended one evening, snow had started to fall. I certainly felt like a child at Christmas and ran out, with three Hong Kong colleagues, still in our chef attire, to experience its crisp‌COLDNESS! We didn’t expect it to be so cold! So what did we do? We built a snowman of course, complete with a chef hat and a carrot nose from the kitchen. Peter, 69 109
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Personally, I prefer sun to snow, but then again, the last few Christmases have been more or less snow-free here in northern Germany and even I miss it. As a child growing up in Schleswig Holstein, we used to have a dog, Lukas. The most loveable of dogs, he would tirelessly pull my brother and me on our sled through the snow. We adored that dog, and I think he enjoyed the snow as much as we did. We three could hardly wait for those flakes to fall.
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VEGAN CHOCOLATE SWIRL MERINGUE SANDWICHES WITH CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT FILLING
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INGREDIENTS
*makes 6-10 sandwiches, depending on size* 1 200 g
can chickpeas
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sugar
250 g
pinch of salt 50 g
50 g
dark chocolate drop of vanilla extract
roasted hazelnuts dark chocolate
2 tbsp
melted coconut oil
2 tbsp
maple syrup a few drops of vanilla extract
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1. Preheat your oven to 110°C fan/ 130°C. 2. To make the meringue, drain the chickpeas from the cans (make sure to keep the water, that’s the ingredient you need!) Keep the chickpeas for use in another recipe and put the chickpea water (aquafaba) in a clean bowl. 3. Use an electric whisk to beat the aquafaba with the pinch of salt for a few minutes. After a few minutes slowly add the sugar and then continue to beat on a high speed until the mixture forms stiff peaks and you can hold the bowl upside down without anything falling out.
This takes about 15 minutes. 4. Melt the chocolate, leave it to cool for around 15 minutes. While it is cooling, spoon dollops of the aquafaba mixture onto a lined baking tray, using the back of a spoon to smooth them out into flatter round shapes. 5. Drizzle the meringue rounds with the cooled melted chocolate. 6. Bake the meringues for 1 hour 45 minutes until they are crisp (you want them to be crisp all the way through) then turn the oven off and leave the meringues to completely cool inside the oven.
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7. Whilst the meringues are baking, make the chocolate filling. Put the hazelnuts in a processor and blitz for around 10 minutes, until a hazelnut butter forms. 8. Add in the melted chocolate, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla and blitz for a further few minutes until everything combines into a smooth mixture. 9. Once the meringues are completely cooled, you can build the sandwiches. Use a flat knife to spread some hazelnut spread over the base of one meringue and then push the base of a second meringue on top, so the hazelnut spread is glueing the 2 meringues together (if the spread feels a little loose, you can put it in the fridge for 30minutes or so to firm up and make it better at sticking the meringues together). Any hazelnut spread you have left over will keep for up to 5 days – it’s delicious spread on toast too!
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MERINGUE NEST WITH VANILLA CREAM, BLACKBERRIES AND FIGS
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INGREDIENTS
*makes a pudding to serve 6-8* 4 220 g 400 ml 2 tbsp ½ tsp
large egg whites caster sugar double cream icing sugar vanila extract handful of blackberries (or any berries of your choice)
2-3
figs springs of rosemary and leaves for decoration
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1. Preheat your oven to 100°C fan/ 120°C. 2. Put the egg whites and sugar into a clean bowl and using an electric whisk, beat for around 6-8 minutes until the mixture is white and glossy and stiff peaks form. 3. Carefully spoon all of the meringue mix onto a baking tray lined with greaseproof paper into a rough pile in the middle. Use a palette knife to spread the mixture into a round nest shape, pushing a hole into the middle and building up the edges, until you
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have a nest. Use the back of the palette knife to create grooves up around the side.
holds soft peaks, but is still smooth and soft. Fill the inside of the meringue nest with the whipped cream and then top with the figs and berries. Use rosemary or holly leaves to add extra decoration, and an extra dusting of icing sugar if you fancy
4. Bake the meringue nest in the oven for 1hour 30 minutes until it is crispy. Turn the oven off and let the meringue cool inside the oven. 5. Just before you are ready to serve, beat the cream with the icing sugar and vanilla extract until it thickens and
6. Use a sharp knife to cut slices when serving, it can get messy but it’s still delicious!
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SPICED RICE PUDDING WITH POACHED PEARS AND CINNAMON MERINGUES
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INGREDIENTS
*serves 6* FOR THE RICE PUDDING
100 g
pudding rice
60 g
caster sugar
700 ml
0,5 tsp 1
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1,5 85 g ½ tsp
semi-skimmed milk (you can use any milk here, including dairy alternative if you wish)
egg whites caster sugar ground cinnamon
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2
ground cinnamon bay leave
conference pears
200 g
sugar
1L
water
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1. For this recipe, it's a good idea to make the meringues first as you will need the oven later to cook the rice pudding. You can make the meringues up to 5 days in advance and keep them in an air tight container until you need them. 2. Preheat your oven to 100°C fan/ 120°C. 3. For the meringue, whisk the egg whites and sugar in a clean bowl with an electric whisk until stiff peaks form, about 6-8 minutes. Sprinkle
in the ground cinnamon and whisk for a further few minutes until it is well mixed in. 4. Put the meringue mix into a piping bag with a star nozzle and pipe small swirls of meringue (roughly 4 cm diameter) onto a baking tray lined with greaseproof paper. Bake for 1hr 15 minutes until the meringues are crisp on the outside. Turn the oven off and let the meringues cool in there before taking them out of the oven.
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5. When you are ready to make the pudding, grease an oven proof dish and wash the rice under cold water. 6. Put all of the rice pudding ingredients in the dish and cook at 130°C fan/ 150°C for 1 hour, until the milk is absorbed, the pudding is thick and set but still has a wobble to it. 7. While the pudding is cooking, peel the pears (keeping them whole). In a deep saucepan, put in the water and sugar, then the whole pears. Bring to the boil and then turn down to a light simmer until the pears are soft and cooked through. Take them off the heat and let them sit in the poaching liquid until everything is ready. 8. To serve, spoon some rice pudding into bowls, top with a half of a poached pear and then finish with a few of the cinnamon meringues. You could also crush the meringues over the top if you prefer. SISTER-MAG.COM
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RYE BREAD BITES WITH SMOKED SALMON, MISO CREME FRAICHE AND SOY SAUCE MERINGUES
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INGREDIENTS
*serves 4 as a starter, or a small crowd as canapes* 1
loaf of your favourite rye bread
100 g
smoked salmon
150 g
crème fraîche
2 tsp
miso paste
1,5
egg whites
85 g
caster sugar
2 tsp
soy sauce sea salt flakes for sprinkling
PREPARATION
1. To make the soy meringues, use an electric whisk to beat the egg whites with the sugar until stiff peaks form, about 6-8 minutes. At the final few moments of beating slowly, add in the soy sauce and continue beating until it is well mixed in and the stiff peaks still stand. 2. Put the mix into a piping bag fitted with a star shaped nozzle and pipe mini meringue stars (roughly the size of a thumbnail) onto a lined baking tray. Sprinkle some sea salt flakes over them and then bake at 100°C fan/ 120°C for 1 hour 15 minutes, they should be crisp on the outside. Turn the oven off and
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let the meringues cool inside the oven for at least 15 minutes before removing them from the oven to cool completely. 3. When you are ready to serve, mix the miso paste into the creme fraiche.
4. Toast the rye bread, then slice and cut into bite size pieces. Spread the crème fraÎche over the rye toasts, top with smoked salmon and garnish with the soy meringues, black pepper and herbs.
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n e e u Q e c I e h T Style Winter is coming – even to your makeup bag. We'll show you the ice queen style and explain how and with what you can bring it to life. Text: Lea Becker
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Icy cold fills the otherwise clear winter air. We have fallen in love with the trendy »ice queen« look with mica, silver, frosty colours, and shimmering glosses. Here's what you need to recreate the perfect winter look.
Et Voilá...
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MOISTURIZING CREAM The basis for beautiful make-up is an even complexion. Skincare is essential to avoid blemishes, redness, and, especially in winter, wrinkles caused by dryness. When choosing your day cream, pay attention to moisturising ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, aloe vera, Q10, and urea. Those with very dry skin can use shea butter, Argan oil, or rose hip oil tto provide the skin with necessary moisture. If you notice redness, pimples, or dark circles despite consistent and skin type-appropriate care, you can cover them quickly and easily with a creamy concealer.
Important: The concealer should not be too light, as this makes your skin look pale.
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LIP CARE
Everyone is familiar with dry, rough, and brittle winter lips due to cold, wind, and radiator air. Not only is this unpleasant, it doesn't look very pretty. The solution? A weekly peel to gently remove dead skin, daily fat/moisturizing care, and, in extreme cases, a bi-weekly lip mask with honey or olive oil.
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Highlighter
It isn't a trendy look without highlighter. For winter, bright shades with an iridescent holographic effect in violetblue-silver are on point. They are made up by the cheekbone in a half moon towards the eye to lend a fairylike shimmer. Beautiful!
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PEACHY
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Red cheeks from the cold? You don't even have to leave the house to get a touch of freshness on your face – just reach into your make-up bag.
A little rouge adds an immediate sense of rejuvenation. Opt for a peach or apricot tone as they flatter one's complexion and are discreet enough that they do not compete with your eyes for attention.
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Foundation
We all want the glow. Winter, however, makes it a little more difficult. But there's no reason to worry. True to the motto, »fake it till you make it«, we simply grab a foundation with ultrafine shiny particles that immediately make the face look fresher and younger.
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To keep eyeshadow and eyeliner in place for as long as possible, you should apply a base to the upper eyelid as a primer. This can have a creamy texture or be used as a powder.
Blue
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A relic of the eighties celebrates its comeback in the beauty bag! Whether bright turquoise, cobalt blue, azure, or baby blue, aquatones match every eye colour and bring your eyes to life. Choose a blue and apply it only to the upper eyelid. Do not blend the eyeshadow.
Aquatones match every eye colour and bring your eyes to life
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SILVER
Eyeliner
Silver eyeliner was a musthave in the Sixties, when it was considered futuristic. Today we can use it for a winter wonderland look. Whether matte, shiny, or with glitter particles, silver enhances any style.
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Turquoise mascara was a hit on the runways. It is only applied to the tips of the eyelashes, which creates an eye-opening effect. Apply black mascara beforehand.
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GLITTERY
eyeshadow
Bling-bling was and remains the big make-up trend this year. We can continue to sparkle in 2020. Eyeshadow with a silky shimmer or larger glitter particles put us in the party mood. For the fabulous ice queen style we recommend silver, blue shades, or white, for the super brave.
CLEAR
ss o l g lip
In addition to the rather delicate and elf-like silver and blue makeup, the lips should only be discreetly accentuated. A transparent lip gloss is great as it gives a nice shine while looking natural.
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NUDE
Lipstick
If you don't like sticky gloss, you can use a nude lipstick as an alternative. Caramel tones, a feminine rosĂŠ, or a slightly brown baby pink are ideal nuances.
WHITE
nail polish
When Chanel presented its new make-up collection this autumn, we couldn't look past the white nail polish. One thing is true: If it's Chanel, it's a trend. It wasn't long before the look took over Instagram. Whether high-gloss or matte, both look chic on the ice queen. If a white coat is too extravagant for you, you can also use rosĂŠ, powder, or nude. Also chic: clear lacquer with coarse, glimmery particles.
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Relationship A.I. Swiping through online dating apps to find (almost) Mr. Right is a daily digital routine for singles these days. Karinna Karsten, a relationship expert from Los Angeles, is the CEO and founder of Relationship A.I. A new and very special dating app that is based on tracking technology. Find out in our interview how this app works and why it is very interesting.
complicated.Keeping track of your dating life in today’s app-jungle plus real-life encounters has become a full-time job. The dating industry was coming up with endless dating apps to meet people, but where do you go from there? We need help in our dating activity and making the best choices around our matches. Relationship A.I. was born from the accumulation of all my data, research and work in the dating industry over the past 10 years.
WHY DID YOU CRE ATE YOUR DATING APP?
Years spent working as a relationship advisor and CEO of LOVE TV, I addressed the challenges facing millennials in dating, wellness, and building relationships. I came to realise that dating has become increasingly
WHAT MAKES YOUR DATING APP DIFFERENT?
Relationship A.I. is a Dating Tracker app. With RAI, users track their dating activity across multiple dating apps and in real life and build smarter relationships. You have
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HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR APP IN THREE WORDS?
Advancing love intelligently! HOW DOES YOUR APP WORK?
probably tracked your steps or calories for health benefits, now you can track your dating activity to make the best relationship choices. We don’t do the matchmaking part, we are the next step. Once you are interacting with matches on and offline, that is where Relationship A.I. comes into play. Relationship A.I. helps you manage, evaluate, and coordinate your dating activity so that you can maximise your ROI (Return on Investment) for the time spent dating. Making sense of your dating life is key to creating the relationship you desire.
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Once you download Relationship A.I. you will be able to add your matches in a few simple clicks, it doesn’t matter if you have one or several matches. Each match interaction is then tracked and evaluated and you can clearly see your dating progression. You can also share your progress with your friends who can support you. Dating can be hard and people often don’t know where they stand. When users immediately see what is happening in their dating life and where the relationship is going, then they can identify patterns, deal-breakers, and make smarter relationship decisions faster. Sharing your dating history with your best friends and tracking what happened on each date is also like a little black book and a valuable insight which can be really fun. RAI brings the joy back into dating and away from feeling alone on a dating app journey. Dating users feel more connected and empowered around the process.
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WHO SHOULD USE YOUR APP?
Anyone who is dating or in a new relationship where they want to track their progress, however many matches they might have. RAI is an essential dating tool for the overall management and optimisation of your personal life. HOW MUCH EFFORT IS NECESSARY TO USE YOUR APP?
It's very quick and easy to get started with Relationship AI. Just add your matches and choose the interactions you have had in a few simple clicks. Plus it helps you schedule your
dates by syncing to your calendar. Then you are on your way to making the best relationship choices for you based on your own real data. IS THERE A SECRET RECIPE FOR SUCCESSFUL DATING?
Speaking as a relationship expert, the secret recipe to success is gaining greater selfawareness of what is really happening on your dating journey. We might think we know how to date but our decisions are often myopic and based on past experience. What we think may not be true. We need full transparency in our dating activity. Relationship A.I. gives you an immediate insight into your dating
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activity and data feedback to help you assess situations with clarity and confidence and move forward to the best individual relationship outcome. ARE THERE COUPLE S THAT HAVE FOUND E ACH OTHER WITH YOUR APP?
We are just about ready to launch Relationship A.I. While setting up couples is not the goal of our app, using RAI can support our users to create smarter relationships. For the first time, you can have a 360 degree view of your dating life. DATING IS OF COURSE J U S T T H E F I R S T S T E P. DO YOU HAVE ANY TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL REL ATIONSHIPS? :)
Be mindful of the relationship journey as you start out and continue this thinking during
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the significant milestones of a relationship. RAI helps to support this process in the early stages of a relationship. Be aware of your patterns and habits, and slipping into default behaviour like being the sole initiator or consistently available for someone who doesn’t show up for you. That doesn’t build up a quality relationship. Continue to develop your self-confidence, autonomy and demonstrate relationship aptitude -the ability to be present, active in building a relationship, sharing, contributing and loving the person you are with. Love is a journey and the greatest adventure worth taking.
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and pregnant women. It offers personalized workouts, nutritional advice and expert tips tailored to an expectant mother’s individual needs. WHEN DID YOU FOUND KELE YA AND IN WHICH FIELDS DID YOU WORK BEFORE?
PLEASE INTRODUCE YOURSELVE S. WHO ARE YOU AND WHAT DO YOU DO?
We are Victoria and Sarah, founders of Keleya Digital Health Solutions GmbH. In September 2017 we released Keleya, an innovative pregnancy app. It is available worldwide in both German and English. Keleya is a mediator of information and services for expectant mothers and an interface between midwives
We founded Keleya in Berlin in spring/ summer 2017. Victoria studied business administration at the University of Mannheim. She then helped launch startups in the online fitness sector for Rocket Internet and Epic Companies. She also worked for two years as a management consultant at Boston
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self-confident pregnancies and births. That's why we support them with expert knowledge, fitness and coaching when and where it is right for them. In the future we want to be THE platform for every expectant and new mom to receive health-relevant information, personalised advice and tips for every situation, as well as making it possible to contact midwives and gynaecologists. WHAT SERVICES DOES KELE YA OFFER? WHAT DO YOUR CUSTOMERS EXPECT?
Consulting Group and completed a one-month yoga teacher training course in India before starting with Keleya. Sarah has taught yoga for 15 years and has accompanied hundreds of pregnant women and postpartum women during and after their pregnancy. This knowledge, together with the experience of her own two pregnancies, flowed into the development of Keleya. She also uses her background in PR and film production, her blog and her mama network to develop and produce content for Keleya. W H AT I S K ELE YA’S V I SION?
We want women to experience positive and
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Keleya provides pregnant women with important information and tips from midwives and gynaecologists for various pregnancy symptoms and overall well-being. In addition, mothers receive workouts and meditations individually tailored to their week of pregnancy, fitness level and symptoms. They will also find a large selection of healthy, balanced recipes oriented to their own eating habits and especially aligned with the nutrient and vitamin requirements during pregnancy. Of course, healthy smoothies and snacks are part of the plan. Keleya users also receive new information about the weekly development of their body and child, supplemented by useful images. Lastly, there are exciting podcasts with select
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experts, videos with midwife tips, as well as a large library of articles. By using the app, pregnant women can prevent complications such as back pain or pelvic floor weakness. Being well-informed and prepared – fit and relaxed – is optimal for birth. We are especially excited about our online birth preparation course together with AOK Plus. It caters to pregnant women who cannot find a course near them or who cannot attend a course for other reasons. WHAT DO YOU THINK IS PA RTICUL A RLY IMP ORTA NT DURING PREGNANCY? WHAT SHOULD E XPECTANT PARENTS PAY AT TENTION TO AND HOW DOE S KELE YA SUPPORT THEM?
contradictory, that can be confusing for expectant parents. They often do not know what is right for them and their baby. And this isn't just true on the internet. Family and friends are usually quick to fire off varying opinions and half-truths as soon as they're made aware of one's pregnancy. We at Keleya want to help pregnant women with the most important expert information, but we do not want to promote any restrictions. We show them what is possible and support them in finding their own path during pregnancy and childbirth. HOW BIG IS YOUR TEAM NOW? WHAT ARE YOUR QUALIFICATIONS?
We believe that there is an overwhelming amount of information, some of it
We are currently an international team of 10 people working in product, content,
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there is a 10-minute yoga break so we can head into the afternoon feeling rejuvenated. HOW DO YOU PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS?
design, marketing and of course business development. WHAT DOES A REGUL AR DAY AT WORK LOOK LIKE FOR YOU?
The morning is »get shit done time«, during which we try not to talk, don't plan meetings, and focus on what’s important. Twice a week there is a »stand-up meeting« with the whole team. In this meeting we update each other about our project status and app analytics. But the most popular meeting format is our »celebrating stand-up«. We sit together for a cosy team breakfast and invite everyone to celebrate their personal successes or team achievements with the rest of the team. After lunch there are frequent meetings. However, Victoria also has business lunch appointments almost every day. At 14:50
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We use our social media channels for organic marketing, but also for paid targeted campaigns. We also launched our podcast, »Nine Happy Months«, last October, where we talk to experts about pregnancy and childbirth. Our magazine ensures that Keleya ranks well on search engines. Pregnant women discover us through publications such as Shape, Joy, MummyMag, Luna Mum and Woman.at. WHAT ARE SOME FE ATURES OF THE KELE YA APP?
The app adapts individually to the user through our »Health Tracker«. Users start with a few entries: delivery date and possible complaints, how often she would like to exercise and her fitness level. Since one's state of health can change at any time during pregnancy, the Health Tracker can be updated. Thus, the user always receives workouts, tips and information relevant to the particular period of pregnancy. As soon as she has done a workout, she can indicate whether it was easy or difficult. After this feedback, the app recalibrates. The other content is also personalized. As soon as an article is
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read, it is no longer displayed. Instead, the newsfeed is populated with new material. It's like a social media feed: the content always stays fresh. With a premium subscription, pregnant women can browse the library for their favourite recipes and workouts and use them again at any time. WHAT ARE YOUR PL ANS FOR THE FUTURE? IN THE NEXT FIVE TO 10 YEARS?
In the next five to 10 years we want to realize a complete ecosystem for pregnancy and new parents. We will connect with midwives and gynaecologists so that pregnant women and mothers have ONE platform for all their needs. We are very much looking forward to expanding our concept. By spring 2020, we will have taken a big step forward.
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A pegan diet combines two popular trends — paleo and vegan. One might wonder what to eat for dessert, if you are on a pegan diet. These four healthyish desserts or snacks are all vegan, but also glutenfree and without refined sugar. They are packed with nutrients and are super delicious. It’s time to add chickpeas, black beans, oats, quinoa and black rice to your baking.
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These apple quinoa snack bars look almost like an apple pie — and taste as delicious. Enjoy as a healthy dessert or grab one on the go as a nutritious snack. SISTER-MAG.COM
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shredded zucchini
250 g
oats
150 g
apple puree
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2. Preheat the oven to 180 °C. 3. Shred the zucchini and put it in a sieve for a moment.
4. In a bowl, combine the quinoa, oats, apple puree, vanilla and salt and mix with a spoon. Add the shredded zucchini and mix again.
pinch of salt 2 apples 1 tsp
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5. Line a baking pan (about 15 x 20 cm) with parchment paper and press the mixture evenly into the pan with a spoon.
6. Slice the apples thinly and place on top. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Alternatively you can also cut the apples into small pieces and add to the mixture with the shredded zucchini.
7. Bake in the oven for about 30 minutes.
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This creamy chickpea blueberry cheesecake is a vegan version of a classic baked New York cheesecake. The secret to the velvety and rich texture is a combination of oat-based cream cheese and chickpeas. And you would never know.
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CRUST 250 g oats 8 big
Medjool dates
2 tbsp
coconut oil
pinch of salt 3 - 4 tbsp
of water
FILLING 1 can 100 ml
(400 g) of chickpeas (cooked) orange juice
300 g
oat spread (or other vegan cream cheese)
zest of 2 lemons
juice of 1 lemon
½ tsp
vanilla powder
2 tbsp
corn starch
400 ml coconut milk 3 tbsp maple syrup (or other sweetener) 200 g
blueberries (fresh or frozen and thawed)
1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas
pulse until fine flour.
thoroughly and put in a bowl. Pour the orange juice over the chickpeas and let them soak while you prepare the crust.
3. Add the pitted dates, coconut oil
2. For the crust, place the oats in
paper or use coconut oil. Then press the dough firmly into
and salt. Pulse and add water until a dough forms.
4. Line a cake tin with parchment
a blender or food processor and
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the bottom of the tin and refrigerate while you make the filling.
5. Preheat the oven to 160 °C. 6. Add all filling ingredients
or a toothpick.
9. Bake in the oven for 45-50 minutes. A wobble in the middle is ok, it will firm up once cooled down.
except the blueberries into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
10. Refrigerate
7. Pour the filling over the crust.
11. Refrigerate
8. Puree the blueberries and add about half of the puree on top of the filling. If you like, add the puree in small dots and make swirls using a chopstick
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This sticky black rice pudding is a comforting but healthy dessert. It is also perfect for breakfast or as a snack. Take advantage of the citrus fruit season and add some beautiful clementines or other citrus fruit to the pudding.
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1. Rinse the black rice thoroughly. Check the package for instructions if the rice you are using needs to be soaked.
INGREDIENTS 250 g
black rice
400 ml coconut milk 300 ml water
2. Place the rice, coconut milk and water in a pot and heat until boiling.
1 tsp cardamom ½ tsp
vanilla powder
3. Add the salt, cardamom, zest and juice of the clementines and let the rice simmer for about 45 minutes under a lid. Stir occasionally.
pinch of salt zest and juice of 2 organic clementines 1 - 2 tbsp coconut or maple syrup Clementines and coconut flakes for serving
4. Add coconut or maple syrup according to your taste.
5. Enjoy warm or cold with clementines, coconut flakes and some more syrup if you like.
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These flourless black bean brownies are fudgy and super delicious. The best part is that they are easy to make and only take about 10 minutes of prep time. If you want to take this dessert to the next level, serve the brownies with some sweet and salty date caramel.
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INGREDIENTS FOR BROWNIES 2 tbsp
chia seeds or ground flax seeds + 6 tbsp water
16 SERVINGS
1 can (400 g) black beans (cooked) 150 g
cacao pulver
4 tbsp coconut oil
1. Preheat oven to 180 °C.
3 tbsp oat milk
2. Mix together 2 tbsp chia seeds
1/4 tsp sea salt
1 6ground S E R flax V I Nseeds G S with 6 or tbsp water and set aside to sit for five minutes.
1 tbsp coconut or maple syrup 100 g
coconut sugar
3. Drain and rinse the black beans
1 tsp
baking powder
½ tsp
vanilla powder
and put in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
optional: 50 g vegan dark chocolate chips or crushed nuts
4. Add all other ingredients to the blender (except the optional chocolate chips or nuts). Also add the chia or flax seed mixture. Blend until smooth.
5. If you like, add some chocolate chips or crushed nuts to the batter and mix with a spoon.
6. Line a baking pan (about 20 x 20 cm) with parchment paper and pour the batter into the pan.
7. Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes.
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INGREDIENTS FOR DATE CARAMEL 200 g
Medjool dates (pitted and cut in half)
1 tbsp coconut oil 2 tbsp oat milk
1. Soak the dates in boiled water for 5 minutes.
2. Then drain and add to a blender with all the other ingredients. Blend until smooth and add a layer on top of the cooled brownies.
1 tbsp coconut or maple syrup 1/4 tsp sea salt
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