Café flowering time: historical delicacies made of grandma's recipe book!

Café flowering time: historical delicacies made of grandma's recipe book!

Wittenberge, Deutschland - In the charming small town of Wittenberge, lovers of fine sweeties await a real jewel: the "café flowering". Here, visitors can not only enjoy the wonderful fragrance of freshly baked cakes, but also take a journey through time. Since 2024, the café has been led by the talented harpsichord and hammer wing player Mira Lange, who not only takes care of the musical entertainment, but also to revive historical recipes.

The specialties of the café are truly unique and come from long -past days. Particularly noteworthy are the Portuguese coffee cake, which fits perfectly with the hot drink, as well as the Vienna cherry cake, the recipe of which can be traced back to 1870. In addition, long cookies are served on an old recipe from Theodor Fontane's grandmother. So enjoyment becomes a journey through time, and the sweet delicacies tell stories from a time when each bite was a discovery.

historical recipes as a challenge

Particular attention applies to the preparation of the treats. Many of the old recipes are often incomplete: there is a lack of quantities or cooking times. How long a dough has to rest or how much cinnamon actually belongs to the pastries is often left to the intuition and experience of the baker. "Café flowering time" therefore not only offers culinary delights, but also an exciting examination of the history of gastronomy. Mira Lange has dealt intensively with historical cookbooks during the Corona pandemic. This passion shows itself in every piece of cake that she tirelessly prepares for old recipes.

kitchens of the past were not just a question of choice of ingredients. Many historical baking recipes are characterized by a high proportion of butter and eggs, since baking powder only became popular at the end of the 19th century. Spices such as lemon peel, cinnamon and cloves can often be found in the recipes that bring to life for a long time. Her goal is clear: to keep forgotten living environments and culinary history through the enjoyment of generations.

culinary luxury and enjoyment

The concept of the café is particularly multifaceted. It only opens its gates from 12 noon to 5 p.m. during the summer months. During this time, the doors to a world are open far beyond the coffee kitchen. If you want to know more about upcoming events and special offers, you can find out more about the website or Facebook page of the café.

In the context of European gastronomy history, the time of the Belle Époque is often celebrated as an era of luxury and sophistication. During this time, not only exquisite wines, such as the highly valued Bordeaux and Burgundy wines, were estimated, but also the combination of food and drinks was raised to an art form. Similar to the Wittenberger Café, historical preparations and the real understanding of taste are in the foreground. Historical recipe databases, such as the collection with more than 13,000 recipes available online since May 2020, can help to gain even deeper insights into the gastronomic traditions of past centuries.

The connection between culinary and culture remains a valuable legacy that is not only in Wittenberge, but is important across Europe. The “Café Blooming” represents an oasis of history that receives visitors with open arms and enchants the palate. This is not just about eating and drinking, but about the honest endeavor to preserve and celebrate the roots of cultural traditions.

For all those who are passionate about culinary experiences and share the joy of discovering historical tastes and recipes, the “Café Blooming” in Wittenberge is an absolute must. After all, a good piece of cake can never hurt, and maybe there is also one or the other recipe that finds the way into your own kitchen!