Tomorrow, Santa Claus’s herald is coming: Nikolaus fills the boots of the little ones the night before – and maybe even for the grown-ups. If they have been nice, that is… The legend of Nikolaus goes back to the Holy Nikolaos of Myra, who lived in the Roman Empire (modern day Turkey) between about 270 and 345.

Advent, Advent, the Lord is sent… Soon the time is on us once again, Advent begins. Thoughtful moments with hot chocolate and biscuits, fun with the kids or friends at the Christmas bakery at home, or a stroll through the Christmas market with mulled wine and candied apples: the festive time is upon us.

After Valentine’s Day and Halloween, Thanksgiving slowly spreads over to us from the U.S. – coming very soon on November 27th! It’s similar to our harvest festival but is celebrated differently. While crops and vegetables are used for decorations and harvest church services are held, Thanksgiving in the US is above all a big family gathering.

Maya the Bee in danger: Certain mites and humans are giving busy bees a hard time. Over the last years, bee deaths increased dramatically. A certain type of mites but also actions by humans are to blame.

Not long ago we were whining about the much too humid, far too hot summer, but now that autumn with its wind and rain has arrived, we are shivering and feeling the chill. And the long winter with snow and cold is dreaded by many. But enough of that!

Soon the scary and wonderful ghost fest will be upon us again. On 31 October, many little witches, vampires and ghosts will wander through the streets and ask for ‘trick or treats’. Many big horror fans have a lot of fun on Halloween.

Time pressure and swamped schedules are a daily routine for many people in today’s world. In order to maintain an overview, small breaks have proven to be essential in being able to collect one’s thoughts and to regain one’s inner peace. For such moments, MIASA’s Saffron Instant Coffee is ideal.

We all want to remain young and fit for as long as possible – but the perfect Fountain of Youth has unfortunately not yet been discovered. However, luckily there are some ways to delay the aging process: a healthy and relaxed lifestyle – not too much stress and rushing around, plus a healthy diet – can really make a big difference.

Saffron is mainly cultivated in Afghanistan, Kashmir, central Europe and Iran (where MIASA Saffron originates), but like cinnamon and cardamom, you could actually also call it a Swedish spice.

Rock inscriptions in Australia show us that the Aborigines were collecting honey in prehistorical times. In Spain, cave paintings of honey collectors were discovered - they are dated to be more than 8000 years old. More than 5000 years ago, honey was considered to be...

Today Miasa’s Saffron Red Sea Salt is in the limelight – a product that established its place in a large number of kitchens thanks to its outstanding flavour and its simple use. Miasa Saffron Red Sea Salt is the ideal table salt with the x-factor. Invite a charm of...

Saffron is the brightest star in the star-rated cuisine. Top chefs in every country love playing with the most expensive spice in the world, which can achieve big effects in even small quantities.

Germany’s capital offers many highlights for sports enthusiasts. With the BMW Berlin Marathon taking place in the metropolis for the 41st time on 28th September, Berlin is clearly a city of runners, attracting an international crowd year after year.

We love saffron all year long, but with the characteristic red colour of its stigmas, this spice just fits in so well with the warm, golden colours of autumn. When we think of the culinary colours of autumn time, the Hokkaido pumpkin probably immediately springs to mind.

We promised it a while back, and now it’s time for you to enjoy our exclusive saffron experience with Feinkost Käfer. We are proud to present a recipe by the chefs at the largest German delicatessen: Mario Huggler and Renaud Delacour themselves!