I love buying fresh pineapples and letting them get nice and ripe. This is the perfect time to make jam for use in some Christmas thumbprint cookies. Plus, it is awesome for any pastry that might happen

Instead of tossing out pineapple peels, I use them to make a naturally fizzy, slightly sweet drink. No fancy tools, just sugar, water, and a bit of time. Pineapple peels carry wild yeast on their skin,

This weekend we're going to be in Hannover serving ice cold Tepache at the Chili and Barbecue festival in Hannover Germany (Deutschland). Come hang out if you're able and in the neighbourhood !