The countrywomen Kerstin Riek, Melanie Seeber, Barbara Grimm, Sandra Kochan, Maria Neher, Stefanie Renz can be seen on a culinary journey from 22/08/2022 every Monday at 20:15 on SWR television and in the ARD Mediathek.

Season 12 Episode 1 - Being guest at Elke Haas in the Ortenau

Organic dairy farm and more between the Black Forest and the Vosges Mountains For 37 years, farmer Elke Haas has been running the dairy farm with her husband Klaus in Neuried-Altenheim. About 90 dairy cows belong to the farm, which has been certified organic since 2017. All calves born on the farm also stay on the farm and are raised cow-tied. The natural life of the cows with their calves is very important to the family, even if it means they have to make big losses in the amount of milk they can deliver to the dairy. A compensation is the direct marketing of the meat of the bull calves from the farm. (Text: SWR) Air Date : 23rd-Aug-2021  Read More

Season 12 Episode 2 - Being guest at Katja Antony in Rheinhessen

In a pig paradise Each of the 100 Bunten Bentheimer pigs has about five square meters of space at Katja Antony's farm in the Selzbach Valley in Rheinhessen. The animals can move freely between the individual areas in the open barn or go outside - to the ten-hectare pasture. This is a type of husbandry that is probably unique in Germany. Bunte Bentheimer are an old pig breed threatened with extinction, which grows rather slowly and has a particularly good meat quality. (Text: SWR) Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version) Air Date : 30th-Aug-2021  Read More

Season 12 Episode 3 - Being guest at Christina Müller in Black Forest

Three-generation farm The Tannenhof in Ibach in the Hotzenwald has been in the family since the 18th century. Three generations live here under one roof: today's host Christina Müller and her husband Thomas, the two sons Tobias and Steffen with their partners, and Christina's parents. Christina and Thomas run the farm as a sideline. Thomas works full-time for the municipality in the forestry operation and Christina works two days a week in the office of a road construction company. Christina's mother Marlene has a small Ayurveda practice on the farm. From her, Christina has a love for gardening and a knowledge of herbs and their uses. (Text: SWR) Air Date : 6th-Sep-2021  Read More

Season 12 Episode 4 - Being guest at Andrea Holzer in Hochdorf

From zero to organic farming With 13 Thuringian Forest goats, Andrea and Tim Holzer began their dream of owning their own farm in 2009. Neither of them comes from a farm, so they first leased an old cowshed and converted it for their goats. Over the years, more and more land and animals were added. In December 2020, 50 dairy goats and their offspring moved into a modern, newly built barn between the Hochdorf fields. Right next to it, the family's new home with cheese dairy and farm store is being built. Goats and special cattle Every day they milk and cheese. The Holzers sell their products at weekly markets in Esslingen, Kirchheim/Teck and directly at their home in the village. In addition to the goats, there are eight Hinterwald cows, including bulls and offspring. (Text: SWR) Air Date : 13th-Sep-2021  Read More

Season 12 Episode 5 - Being guest at Marion Groß in southern palatinate

The Schoßberghof in Minfeld has been owned by the Groß family for five generations. Cattle were bred here until 50 years ago. Then came pigs and chickens. Since 2013, Marion and Michael Groß's farm has been an organic vegetable farm. On 56 hectares, 85 different types of vegetables grow, as well as herbs and fruit trees. The special feature is the "solidary agriculture", which was founded in 2015 on the Schoßberghof. From 40 members in the early days, it has grown to 160 active members today, who get fresh fruit and vegetables every Saturday - for a basic monthly fee. In addition to the vegetables, the large farm store also sells homemade tofu from the farm's own soy cultivation and home-baked bread and cakes from the stone oven. Daughter Lisa supports Marion mainly with sales in the farm store, while son Tim works with dad Michael in the vegetable garden. (Text: SWR) Air Date : 20th-Sep-2021  Read More

Season 12 Episode 6 - Being guest at Sabrina Huber in Allgaeu

Sabrina Huber grew up in Sonthofen and studied psychology in Innsbruck. Nevertheless, she has always dreamed of owning her own farm and has fulfilled this dream Manuel 2018. After a long search, the couple finally found what they were looking for on an online platform, were able to buy a farm in Isny in Allgäu and converted it to organic farming within two years. Since the former owners continue to live in the farm building, the Hubers are building an all-wood house for themselves and their three boys. Until the construction is finished, the family lives in one of their vacation homes. They often get help building the house from Manuel's brother Basti, who has taken over the brothers' parental farm. In addition to the house, they also plan to build their own farm store. Three days a week, Sabrina works part-time in a rehabilitation clinic as a psychologist. (Text: SWR) Air Date : 27th-Sep-2021  Read More