Kaja Hengstenberg.


Kaja is a food creative and private chef based in Stockholm. She loves to try new food trends, visit fun and inspiring restaurants around the world and to share her internationally inspired recipes with readers and her followers. Kaja is also a passionate sourdough bread baker. In April, she will launch her own Cookie business in Stockholm.

2 June 2023

4 Foods you must try when in Georgia

First of all, let me clarify that I mean the country Georgia, which borders in the North with Russia and to the South with Türkiye, Armenia […]
19 May 2023

5 Swedish foods you must try

Everyone who goes to Sweden probably expects to eat two things: meatballs (köttbullar – that are pronounced schöttbullar by the way) and cinnamon or cardamom buns. […]
3 May 2022

Travelling to the world of Chocolate Chip Cookie Day

What a lovely occasion to celebrate. I hope you’re sitting in front of your screen with a box of chocolate chip cookies while reading this article. […]
30 December 2021

Will Covid-19 change our New Year’s Resolutions for 2022?

“No more chocolate.” “No more cigarettes.” “No more alcohol.” “More sex.” “Less sex.” “More gym.” “Spend less money.” “Make more money.” “Study more to make money […]
21 December 2021

The Christmas cookie you have to bake

Germans are crazy about baking Christmas cookies or, as we call it: Weihnachtsplätzchen. They come in all shapes and colours, tastes, and textures. Every year (Ok, maybe not […]
20 December 2021

5 Things to do by yourself during Christmas time

A lot of people around the wolrd like to get together with friends and family for Christmas. For some, this is the only time of the […]
14 December 2021

10 Best Christmas Kitchen Gifts

Are you set for Christmas? All gifts readily packed under the Christmas tree? No?! Me neither. Let’s hope this article will save you and give you […]
9 December 2021

5 Edible homemade Christmas gift ideas

I love making homemade gifts. Be it Christmas, birthdays, or any other occasion. When I was young, I made pottery, sculptures, self-made Christmas decorations, and drew […]
7 October 2021
Coffee

10 best coffee shops in Brussels

Considering the size of the city, Brussels has a lot of fun coffee places to offer that serve delicious coffee, tasty cakes and other baked goods […]
30 September 2021
Maastricht

24 gourmand hours in Maastricht

Maastricht. A small city in the South of the Netherlands that immediately enchants you with its charm. It’s the birthplace of the EU and reachable from […]
29 September 2021

How to make a Pancake Cake

Today, I’m sharing a traditional Swedish cake with you. It’s not really a cake, but well, a pancake is also not really one and still has […]
6 July 2021

Nicholas Hodac: “European consumers are changing preferences towards more healthier drinks”

Covid-19 has turned the world upside down and challenged different sectors, with the food and drink industry being one of the most affected. Alone in the […]
1 June 2021

6 museums to visit in New York City

I’m not a great art connoisseur, nor am I able to find the beauty or specialness in some pieces of modern art. I am, however, a […]
27 May 2021

Barbecue. An American tradition with German roots

Americans love to bbq, and so do Germans. A hint of sun in the sky and the parks in Germany start filling up with friend groups, […]
18 May 2021

5 things you should always have in your fridge

What are my 5 fridge essentials you ask me? Well that depends a bit on the time of the year, on my mood and for my […]
29 April 2021

Why Stockholm needs a Cookie Shop

Stockholm needed cookies. Great cookies. American style cookie dough with chocolate chips and sea salt flakes on top, but also cookies with a twist. That’s what […]