Burning Your Osopagus

Helga King in conversation with Mr. Herbert Hofmann

Dear Mr. Hofmann, a long time ago I reviewed your book " Holstein Switzerland". Today I would like this, ask some questions.

Helga King : You started your tour for the book in the Provost on the Kiel Fjord and then visited a number of remarkable businesses. I found the business idea of grief and Peter Fabian Tönnis very interesting. Can you describe your impressions in the business? It smells like a mushroom farm? What is mushroom country?

Herbert Hofmann

Herbert Hofmann : Not only the position of "Land mushrooms" in the former forester's house near Castle Salzau is noble but also the products that produced there to organic standards, grows in the air-supported structures behind the house on substrate blocs every precious mushrooms such as shitake, oyster mushrooms, and Pom-Pom Friseepilze blanc - grow 14 varieties of mushrooms because of the country. The fragrance then earthy, mushroomy and healthy, just like any mushroom pickers can smell it in the woods when he finds a rich mushroom body on the Trace. In addition, the innovative maker of fluctuating seasonal offer additional 800-900 different foods of hand-picked suppliers. They range from various types of meat, fish, dairy products, wild herbs, vegetables, fruit, honey, jams, juices and much more. One of the operators of "Land mushrooms" is Fabian grief. He said. "If we keep small and medium enterprises locally well together to be free of unexpected energies to produce quality products and to market" grief knows whereof he speaks. With a delivery service "Bio @ Home" it provides for years regularly Topküchen within 100 kilometers of food: "When us is all the freshness due, we deliver everything to the point "

Helga King

Helga King . You write the "The schedule is not" was coined and legendary history. Can you do this, just a few details?

Herbert Hofmann : Even our ancestors loved the schedule is not because of its diverse scenic beauty and its secretive places that invite you to retreat from everyday life. The apparently knew to appreciate the famous privateer and pirate Klaus Störtebeker that the forecast for Hohwacht in the nearby forest near the village with the beautiful name of "Old Castle" had a hiding place and there is said to have hidden his treasures looted. To this day, and his continued Störtebeker Likedeeler in cultural property to the east and North Sea. His reputation is based on its readiness to help the poor and his heroic death. Störtebeker known to be at his execution on 20th be in October 1401 on the Grasbroock near Hamburg beheaded eleven of his men past paced, to save them from death. Only when the executioner threw the chopping block at the feet or him by a leg, is exactly not known, the delinquent was stopped. Of course, broke the then Mayor of the Hanseatic city, Kersten Miles, his promise - he is no different from many of today's politicians - and to death had all the comrades of the pirate. Irony of fate, perhaps, is that today the place of execution is created for their megalomania famous harbor city. Perhaps most people from the press until now, their longing for social justice and fair when they say with admiration: "Störtebeker, dat What the fridge is great guy. Only rich people, poor blanchett he Gewenste wat, wat riek Only rich people were. "

Helga King : The works of artist Henning Rethmeier deserve to be published it in a book. Could you imagine a book project in which They focus especially the artists of the region?

Herbert Hofmann : Yeah, a publisher who has interest in such a book can feel free to contact me. During the research for TRENDS AND LIFESTYLE HOLSTEIN SWITZERLAND I noticed that many in some cases well-known artists have created in the region a haven for their work or coming from here. To name next to the painter Henning Rethmeier include the portrait in our book ceramist Jan Kollwitz, the great grandson of Kathe Kollwitz, who produces high-quality earthenware in Cismar in a traditional Japanese technique in all the fashionable attitudes. Or the internationally known and grown in Lütjenburg painter Daniel Richter and the entertainer, musician, writer and actor Brock Schamoni. For the poet, thinker and artist Jens Peter Mardersteig we come later still ...

Helga King : Many years ago I've spent New Year's Eve with friends in a hut on Westensee and very good memories associated with this region. You mention in its report, the Schleswig-Holstein Open-Air Museum ". Can you just say something? What's there to see?

Herbert Hofmann : Anyone interested in a comprehensive and lively impression of living and economies of past centuries, is found in the largest open-air museum in northern Germany Molfsee me at Kiel. I was in the past year with my then twelve year old daughter Marie on the 60 acre site and we were very taken with it. Scattered in the meadows, gardens, fields and ponds are over 70 historical some with thatched buildings, farmsteads and mills from the different parts of Schleswig-Holstein. They are equipped with equipment from the good old days and all sorts of animals enliven the area. Craftsmen demonstrate traditional techniques in various buildings and also sell their products. There are also exhibitions, agricultural implements, toys, and dairy farm machinery show. There are also OCUMENTATION the history of the mill system, about whaling, for the poor, to life in a reverberant and the history of pharmacy. In Schleswig-Holstein Open-Air Museum "one can easily spend a whole day without getting bored.

Helga King : pleasure also has me your report on "Arche Warder. Holiday travelers with children have the opportunity to see the animals there? Would you recommend this especially families with small children and if so, why?

Herbert Hofmann

Herbert Hofmann : The "Arche Warder - Centre for older pets and livestock breeds eV" makes for a family outing or even on a holiday. This is a unique European Center for 70 rare and endangered pets and livestock breeds. On the edge of the Park Westensee an ark, so to speak, with more than 700 animals went ashore. We were with the family in Warder and never been happier. The "Arche Warder," is a sophisticated Park, in which the needs of nature, animals and people into account. Nestle in the alignment of the landscapes, buildings and farm buildings nestled between the bumps. Attracted from a distance with her still-fresh timber, a new Ark children's toys like magic. On a hilltop in a pool provides a Neolithic settlement insight into the life of

prehistoric farmers. We learn in huts and using primitive tools as we settled down and the first farmers - the starting point of our current civilization. It is also possible to live in the "Warder's Ark" and to spend his holidays. The park has barbecue and resting places. Three different length routes run on 40 acres of land past a Streichelhof with animal show house, a newly created district poultry, in the natural environment embedded pastures and paddocks. What Priv. Doz Dr Kai Frölich and his team here on the legs should have, in my opinion, be awarded the Federal Cross of Merit and supported by public funds. "Just as we in agriculture operate today and how we deal with many animals, the one day avenge may, "fears Dr. Frölich:". This is not good for our own salvation, "the more important is the genetic diversity of farm animals, because each breed-specific characteristics bring along in order to survive in different environments. "We do not know today what conditions will prevail in 50 years with us." Dr. Kai Frölich is confident, as the variety of races can be obtained and we find a healthier life "must be resolved over the children .

Helga King

Helga King : What impresses you about the "Holstein Switzerland" the most?

Herbert Hofmann : The glacially formed landscape - and the distance. Born in Allgäu I have developed real sense of home. The moraine landscape with its rolling hills and many lakes is the Allgäu very similar - only there, instead of the Alps, the Baltic Sea. Nevertheless, when snow conditions on the Bungsberg, with 168 meters the highest peak in Schleswig-Holstein, a Lift operation.

Helga King : Can you a bit about the project from Brigitte and Hans White, you have presented in the book so well?

Herbert Hofmann : The project "Music in the loft on the farm site in Wielen would be so worth a chapter in the book about the arts in the region, of which we spoke before. Since 2003, every year the "International Music Festival wasteland" rather than under the artistic direction of the Greek pianist Professor Lambis Vassiliadis. Lecturers of the Ionian University Corfu, music colleges Trossingen Lucerne and offer master classes for students interested in music. Teachers and students meet here as equals. This is also the fact that both give the teachers and learners well during the week-long course each evening public concerts. Another more chamber music-oriented master course organized in collaboration with Lisa, the daughter of the Lucerne School of Music at the Winter Festival fallow. Even as a workplace for choirs and orchestra, the Court finds more and more popular. Moreover, the couple organized white year-round monthly held classical concerts. Friends of Fine Arts in Wielen come thanks to the initiative as the son of Christoph at their expense. White family established for the non-profit "cultural wasteland Promotion Association" The light and airy gallery has been fallow artists from Schleswig-Holstein, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, and from Eastern Europe to present the possibility of their works. A particularly successful partnership has developed in past years with the Center for Contemporary Art in Moscow and Russia's leading artists, the exhibit at the Biennale in Venice or the Hermitage in St. Petersburg, as Sergey Denisov, Vladislav Efimov, and PROVMYZA Anya Zholud.

Helga King : What impressed you at Jens Peter Mardersteig and his work the most?

Herbert Hofmann: to Jens Peter Mardersteig I immediately had a good rapport. This may be because we both have given up in the Hamburg Philosophenturm many years, the love of wisdom. In part, we have studied with the same philosophy teachers, delayed only a few years. For me, Mr. Mardersteig a congenial poet, thinker and artist. He is a grandson of the painter Friedrich Wilhelm Weimar history torture trail (located in "Mardersteig" renamed) and the late classical Düsseldorf sculptor Gustav Blaeser, also a nephew of the typographer Verona Giovanni Mardersteig. Seen in the artistic activity seems to be predestined family. In specialist circles, Jens Peter Mardersteig counts have long been the most exciting artists of his generation. Mardersteig versatility is reflected in a complex oeuvre. Poetic texts, theoretical essays, non-objective "neokonkrete" painting and figurative works on paper created in parallel guide I will never forget how my wife Anja, me with the research and copywriting for TRENDS LIFESTYLE AND HOLSTEIN SWITZERLAND has actively supported, and I have taken on a sunny summer day Jens Peter Mardersteig. We come from the interview with Susan Engelhardt Niederkleveez ferry from the hotel, drive a car at an intersection and can pass through a hard time with easel and canvases packed cyclists. I think what is kind of a freak, then I know it and the rider seems to be a similar recognition process have been set in motion. We both want to stay and so unfolds on the street a little and whistles, like the people here say. That's what I like about the area here: the people still take the time to talk to each other. Then again, everyone goes his way. Jens Peter Mardersteig used the great light for his landscape paintings, which he consistently plein air, that worked out in the open, and incidentally one of which houses the lobby of our Paper can be seen, and we went into our office. A taste of Jens Peter Mardersteig poetry by the way, you can find notes on our website of the book .

Helga King : What impression did "Good Immenhof leave you?

Herbert Hofmann

Herbert Hofmann : I loved as a child Immenhof movies. For me it was a perfect world that has shaped my image of northern Germany: the great estates that many ponies, Grandma Jantzen Dick and Dalli and eccentric veterinarian Dr. Pudlich. As such, it was like a trip to the good old days when I saw the interview on Good Rothensande had that now was "Good Immenhof renamed is. Many things looked like in the movies. And I when I heard what did the new owner Franz-Josef Stolle, all plans to revive the good, I naturally big ears: "We have to renovate 6,000 square meters of space to rebuild and to move to its original state," said project director Catherine Hill in the manor house. the upper floor hotel suites are planned and the ground floor of a public area with a ceremony room for a "wedding Immenhof on "as well as smaller rooms where people can meet even day visitors, business people or participants. Below is space for being, a boat house for an outdoor sauna. In the farm buildings arise Hotel Apartments, which can be combined arbitrarily, depending on local needs for families or larger groups together. This also brought boxes for horses and ponies are for the guests. In the stables there is a café. At the new bridge to get the "Louise" to the "Keller Marine" and canoeists on the Schwentine a pier with a terrace. There will be a farm shop, a restaurant with products mainly from the region; for almost every budget will be somewhat necessary, because the new owner is important that the Immenhof "a magnet for visitors is. During the reconstruction are possible. Every year is a summer festival of the "myth Immenhof revive in style. It is discussed concerts and other cultural events, fashion shows, tournaments such as endurance riding or hunting trips - and Grandma Jantzen coffee table. Apparently is also true, the nerve of the visitors, as Catherine says Mount, "You come to the farm and begin to shine on - and some cry when they leave."

Helga King

Helga King: Did you have the opportunity to dine at SeeSchloss Kellersee and if so, what have you eaten there? The fresh fish from local lakes, of which you inform? :-)) What regional products have been served on this?

Herbert Hofmann : Unfortunately no, but I can report to me that the the "SeeSchloss on Kellersee" belonging "Fissauer ferry" under the aegis of Chef Hartmut Boll a mecca for fresh fish from local lakes moulted added. Since there is such as Holstein mirror carp "blue" with fresh horseradish, melted butter and Hassendorf potatoes or filet of pike with herb pesto and Hakaidokürbis. The Holstein Switzerland's also known for its high density of game. Similarly, in the idyllic at Kellersee situated "Fissauer ferry" and medallions of venison with chestnut and oyster mushrooms, served a Cassissoße and Macaire potatoes or braised deer leg with rose hip sauce. Those who want it all seamanship is well advised to Holsteiner Labskaus of the beef brisket with fried egg and a cold side dish. And for dessert may of course Red fruit jelly with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream is not Are missing.

Herbert Hofmann

The Holstein Switzerland is currently evolving so culinary. This is ensured by a variety of initiatives such as Slow Food, the Ministry of Agriculture supported project "Schleswig-Holstein is (s) t yummy" or the association of producers, catering establishments and sponsors to the club "fine home". They pursue goals each, such as developing the regional variety of food to support the cultivation of high quality and healthy food and discover the cuisine of the land between the seas again. 2011 will take place for example in the Ingenhof Malkwitz in the first harvest on the largest wine growing area in Schleswig-Holstein. On Südsteilhang thrive here Solaris, Cabernet Cortis and Regent. Personally, I love the traditional smoked ham Kate as the "court Steffen" made in Muxall or is in the "butcher Einfeld" in Negenharrie. Extremely happy I am about the pretzels the City Bakery Eutin "by Anna and Hans-Peter Klaus Berger - it reminds me very dear to the taste quality and the quality of consistency, how can it be otherwise conjured only by South German bakers

. Mr. Hofmann, I thank You for the informative interview.

Best wishes Helga King

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