After the dark and rainy weeks of late autumn, winter has arrived overnight and the landscape is covered with a thick blanket of soft snow. The sun is shining in the ice blue sky. So grab your sledge and head out into the snow or prepare for a snowball fight. Later, when weary yetis pile back into the house and become human once again after taking off their cold and wet coats, hats and scarves, the delicious smell of baked apples wafting out from the kitchen tempts the palate and is the perfect way to warm up...

Fresh wild mushrooms are true all-rounders that can be prepared in many ways and always taste delicious. How about a risotto with chanterelles, fresh herbs and grated Parmesan, for example? Just follow our recipe below for an easy-to-make, mouth-watering dish...

For the perfect cup of coffee you need more than good-quality coffee beans or special blends and soft water: the right kind of cup also matters...