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Workshops on vacation: More than rest and relaxation in Green Pearls® Hotels

Workshops on vacation: More than rest and relaxation in Green Pearls® Hotels

You don’t want to just lie by the pool and read in a hotel? If you like to be active during your vacations and want to learn new things, then these workshops on vacation are just right for you.

Well nurtured- sustainable lunch packages from our Green Pearls® hotels

Well nurtured- sustainable lunch packages from our Green Pearls® hotels

On holiday, we want to have a good time and food is a very important factor in feeling good. During your time in the hotel, you enjoy being cooked. But what about excursions? We have checked out our Green Pearls® partner hotels and introduce you to some of them…

ENJOYING THE MAGIC OF THE AUTUMN SUN: DETOX, EXERCISE OR RELAXATION?

ENJOYING THE MAGIC OF THE AUTUMN SUN: DETOX, EXERCISE OR RELAXATION?

Why is autumn an ideal time for a vacation? At this time of year, the clocks seem to stop for a while. Usually, summer returns for a last visit and leaves a few warm, sunny days. The trees take their most colorful dress out of the closet, the autumn sun bathes everything in its golden magic, and the last sun-ripened fruits are transformed into delicious dishes or excellent wine. Perhaps, this is the perfect time for a break in the mountains of Liguria, or a hike through the untouched nature of Piedmont? Or maybe it’s a good time for a reset – how about a detox treatment in paradisiacal surroundings? Enjoy the autumn in our Green Pearls® Hotels.

 

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A COMEBACK OF THE OCCITAN CULTURE IN PIEDMONT

A COMEBACK OF THE OCCITAN CULTURE IN PIEDMONT

The name Piedmont, or Italian Piemonte comes from the Latin ad pedem montium which translates as “at the foot of the mountains”. This name sounds very appropriate for the region in northwest Italy, which is characterized by the impressive mountain and valley world of the…

Green Pearls® Restaurants: The Many Faces of Sustainable Cuisine

Green Pearls® Restaurants: The Many Faces of Sustainable Cuisine

Anyone who thinks that sustainable cuisine is boring or “one-sided” is sorely mistaken. Eating sustainably most certainly means mindful enjoyment of delicious meals. Our chefs will show you that conscious reduction and a return to simplicity can produce something very special. The dishes are made…

 

So, what exactly is cream soda?

Cream soda mixed with vanilla ice cream by a soda jerk—historical photo
A soda jerk in Texas in 1920. IMAGE: Wikimedia Commons

Th drink originated in the United States. In the 1920s, soda bars were all the rage, and soda jerks would mix drinks fresh with soda water, milk, ice cream, or egg, depending on the customer’s preference.

Today, cream soda is usually a sweet, carbonated lemonade with vanilla flavoring (though it doesn’t contain milk or cream). In the U.S., it’s often golden brown, but in Japan, there are also pink and green varieties flavored with cotton candy or melon.

In German-speaking countries, cream soda is not a standard supermarket beverage. Instead, it is often only available as an imported product in U.S./U.K. or Asian sections. (Note: Mass-produced brands like A&W (U.S.) and Barr (U.K.) typically contain artificial flavors, colors, and corn syrup.

You’ll have the smallest ecological footprint if you use cream soda syrups that you carbonate or mix with sparkling water yourself.)

 

A glass of pink lemonade, garnished with a slice of lemon; in the background, other glasses containing similar drinks

Summer Smash Lemonade with Cream Soda and Berries

The SCHWARZWALD PANORAMA in Bad Herrenalb shared its recipe for this refreshing summer drink. A sophisticated flavor with berries, cream soda, and a pinch of salt and chili to finish it off!!
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g mixed berries e.g., raspberries, blueberries, strawberries
  • 100 ml lime juice freshly squeezed (about 2–3 limes)
  • 100 ml elderflower syrup  or agave syrup for natural sweetness
  • 150 ml mineral water fresh and bubbly
  • ice cubes
  • 2 tbsp mint leaves
  • lime slices for garnish
  • splash chili or ginger syrup for a little kick (optional)
  • sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Place the berries in a small bowl and mash them into a purée. Set a few whole berries aside for garnish.
  • Pour freshly squeezed lime juice into a glass or shaker and mix it well with either elderflower or agave syrup.
  • Hand-pluck the mint leaves and add them to the lime juice along with ice cubes. Then, shake or stir the mixture vigorously.
  • Fill the three serving glasses with the berry purée first, and then top them off with the lime-mint mixture.
  • Now, carefully stir in the sparkling mineral water and cream soda.
  • Here's an optional tip from the hotel bartender: "If you like it spicy, add a splash of chili or ginger syrup. It gives the lemonade a cool kick that perfectly balances the fruity sweetness."
  • Garnish & Serve: Garnish with fresh berries, lime slices, and mint leaves. Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top for an added kick that perfectly rounds out the flavor and enhances the fruitiness.
Keyword Mocktail