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Tahr Hunt in the Southern Alps

As we continue our ascent upstream, we keep observing the dizzying slopes on both sides of the valley. Several times, we see something moving along the narrow mountain paths, only to disappear again immediately afterwards. There’s nothing we can do. No chance of aligning the scope.
Venison tartare with nettle rösti

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Africa in our hearts

The landscape in this area has a completely different character. The sky is cloudy, showers fell last night, and the sandy soil gives off the earthy, heavy scent of rain.

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9. April 2024

Tahr Hunt in the Southern Alps

After five days of chamois hunting, it’s time to quest for New Zealand’s grail: the tahr (Hemitragus jemlahicus). But the beast with the lion’s mane is not going to make it easy. What’s more, the elements seem to have conspired against us. Back in Christchurch, we receive bad news. A […]
13. March 2024

Venison tartare with nettle rösti

For the meat 400 g saddle of venison (off the bone) 2 shallots 2 egg yolks 3 stems of parsley 2 anchovy filets 10 capers 4 small pickled gherkins 2 dashes of Tabasco Salt Pepper For the rösti 3 handfuls of young stinging-nettle leaves 500 g hard-boiling potatoes (not mealy) […]

22. February 2024

Africa in our hearts

“Mama, when are we going to Africa again?” Johannes lowers the spoon he was about to dip into his muesli and studies my face carefully. I know how eagerly he awaits my answer; he has probably been keeping his request under wraps for a while. After all, long-distance travel is […]
15. February 2024

Spicy venison-peach kebabs with herb chimichurri

400 g saddle of venison 4 peaches 16 strips of bacon 16 Padrón peppers (whole) 1 bunch of flat-leaf parsley 10 stems of fresh cilantro 2 cloves of garlic 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 lime Salt Black pepper Sugar 1 small chili pepper (or chili flakes) Wash the parsley and […]
9. February 2024

Hunting Chamois in New Zealand’s Alps

After 30 hours on the road, and in the air, we arrive in Christchurch, where we are welcomed warmly by Per Agerlund Jacobsen. From there, we continue on the Southern Alps road – along the mountains’ western flank, to be precise – into the least populated region of the whole […]