Nutrition

Bake gluten-free yourself

Kira Zabe

July 30, 2022 · Reading time: 4 Minutes

Baking bread should not be rocket science. However, things look a bit different if you have to avoid gluten due to a gluten intolerance or celiac disease. Gluten, the so-called sticky protein, has the property of giving baked goods that fluffy, moist consistency, as it is responsible for binding the ingredients together.

In our June blog, we have already reported on the most common intolerances. Take a look right now.

If you've already tried the pre-packaged alternatives from the supermarket, you've probably noticed that they don't really make for a tasty substitute. Looking at the ingredient list certainly raises questions about whether all the ingredients are truly necessary.

Surely, you too are increasingly yearning for bread that tastes and smells like bread, not just looks like it.

Food bloggers who deal with intolerances and have specifically focused on the topic of gluten-free bread almost all describe the challenges that present themselves. From the gamble of whether it will turn out tasty and moist, maintain its consistency, and not just be achievable with a multitude of different ingredients, it's all there. It quickly becomes apparent that it's not so easy to just swap something out to conjure up a gluten-free alternative.

Matthias and I could sing a song about the artificially contrived taste experiences that take away the joy of eating a delicious sandwich. Moreover, we are unfortunately not blessed with bakers in our living areas who offer options for special dietary needs. During our research, we came across great recipes that can be made with few ingredients and little time.

Your advantages of baking your own bread are:

You know what's inside.
You can store the individual ingredients longer than the finished bread.
The individual food items are easier to store.
You can prepare your bread mix in advance and store it dry (all easily monitored digitally with the Speisekammer.app).
If you have intolerances, you can replace ingredients that cause problems without any issue.

To the recipes*:

Gluten-Free Bread | Best Recipe (Yeast-Free, Vegan) - ElaveganHomemade gluten-free bread that is egg-free (vegan) and yeast-free! It's healthy as it contains psyllium husk and is soft inside & crispy outside!ElaveganEla Buckwheat Chia Bread | Gluten-Free, SimpleThis simple buckwheat chia bread recipe is gluten-free, vegan, healthy, soft, and made with just 3 ingredients without yeast and without kneading quickly prepared!Bianca ZapatkaBianca Zapatka Baking Gluten-Free Bread: The Best Basic Recipe - Anna & Apples | annaandapples.deBaking gluten-free bread: it's even quite simple with this quick and healthy recipe! Delicious gluten-free baking without yeast, veganAnna & Apples | annaandapples.deAdelinde

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You can find more gluten-free recipes here:

Gluten-Free Recipes - 10 Vegan Ideas with Plenty of Protein - OTL BlogWe have compiled four simple gluten-free recipes for you that are not only free from gluten but also rich in protein & vegan.OTL BlogPhilip HegelFresh out of the oven and onto the table, your own gluten-free bread.

Have you already found your favorite blend and prefer it? With the advantage of your flexibility and independence, you can produce your bread at very short notice and according to your needs. Use unser App, to make your work even easier. This way, you always have an overview of all stored ingredients and save money.

Are you really hesitant about baking bread yourself? Nowadays, there are also bakeries that ship ready-baked loaves. Here in the Celiac Exchange, there is a comprehensive list of bakeries*. Why not give it a try and let us know at kontakt@speisekammer.app which one you prefer.

Attention wheat beer enthusiasts! If you suffer from this intolerance, you've probably had to give up wheat beer as well. We might have some good news for you. There are breweries that specialize in gluten-free beers and, of course, they deliver right to your doorstep.

*this is unpaid advertising

Organize your cosmetics: How to stay on top of everything (and avoid unnecessary waste)

Do you know that?

You’re looking for your favorite cream and instead you find three half-used ones.
Last summer’s lipstick is buried somewhere at the very bottom.
And with the mascara you’re wondering: Can I still use this… or is it better not to?

Cosmetics can quickly become confusing. And just like with food, something happens here that many people underestimate:Products are bought twice, forgotten, and ultimately thrown away.

But it can be done differently.

Why organizing your cosmetics is so important

Cosmetics, just like food, have a limited shelf life.
The problem: it’s often less visible.

Many products bear the so-called PAO symbol (Period After Opening), for example:

6M → 6 months shelf life after opening
12M → shelf life of 12 months
24M → Shelf life 24 months

👉 But: Who actually remembers exactly when something was opened?

The result:

Uncertainty in use
Skin irritation caused by expired products
unnecessary new purchase
more trash

The solution: Organize your cosmetics like your pantry

With the Smantry app you can not only manage your groceries –
but also organize your cosmetics smartly.

And this is where it really gets exciting.

How to use the app for your beauty products

1. Record all products

Simply add your cosmetic products in the app:

Face creams
Make-up
Hair products
Sunscreen
Perfume

💡 Tip: Create categories like “Skincare,” “Makeup,” or “Haircare” so you can find everything again more quickly.

2. Record opening date

This is the game changer.

As soon as you open a product:
👉 enter the opening date in the app

This way you can always keep track of:

how long you have been using it
whether it is still safe

💡 Especially important for:

Mascara (very short shelf life!)
liquid products
Natural cosmetics

3. Keep an eye on shelf life

Even though cosmetics don’t have a classic “best before” date:

👉 You can set your own reminders
👉 or sort by usage time

This is how you immediately recognize:

which should be used up soon
which has been open for a long time

4. Avoid duplicate purchases

How many times have you bought something and only realized at home:

"But I’ve already done that…"

With your digital overview, that won’t happen anymore.

👉 Take a quick look in the app before buying
👉 see what you really need

This saves:

Money
place
Resources

Sustainability starts in the bathroom

Cosmetics is an often underestimated area when it comes to sustainability.

Many products:

contain microplastics
come in elaborate packaging
are disposed of when half full

With better organization, you can:

✔ Use up products completely
✔ Consume more consciously
✔ Reduce your waste

Bonus: Less chaos in your head

Keeping things tidy in the bathroom also means:

less stress in the morning
clearer routines
more conscious decisions

You just know what you’ve got.
And that changes more than you’d think.

Conclusion: Small habit, big impact

Organizing cosmetics might sound trivial at first.
But it isn’t.

Because this is exactly where the following are hiding:

unnecessary expenses
unconscious consumption
avoidable waste

👉 With the Smantry app, you create transparency
👉 and take another step towards a more mindful everyday life

Challenge for you:

Open your bathroom today, pick 5 products and enter them into the app.
Include the opening date.

You’ll be surprised how quickly the way you look at your own things changes.

April 16, 2026

3 min read

🌸 Spring Recipes 2026: 5 Viral TikTok & Instagram Food Trends

Spring brings back not only sunshine and fresh ingredients – but also a new wave of food trends on TikTok and Instagram.
This year it’s less about classic “healthy bowls” and more about contrasts, textures, and surprising combinations.

Here are 5 new, unusual trend recipes that you definitely haven’t seen a thousand times before – but will soon be seeing everywhere.

🍓 1. Whipped feta with warm strawberries & chili honey

Why it’s trending:
Creamy + sweet + spicy = exactly the flavor combo that’s going viral right now.

Here’s how it works:

Blend feta with a bit of yogurt and olive oil until creamy
Briefly roast the strawberries in the pan
Drizzle with chili honey
Serve everything on the feta

Why it’s perfect for spring:
Fresh strawberries + a hint of heat → surprising and elegant

🥒 2. Crispy Rice Paper Rolls (Inside-Out Style)

Why it’s trending:
Rice paper is currently being completely reimagined – crispy instead of soft.

Preparation:

Moisten rice paper
Fill with leftovers (vegetables, rice, herbs, tofu or chicken)
Fry in the pan until crispy
Then slice it and serve it inside-out

Twist:
With peanut-lime dip or mango-chili sauce

🍋 3. Lemon pasta with caramelized butter & burrata

Why it’s going viral:
Minimalist pasta plus a “luxury finish” is huge on Instagram right now.

How it works:

Slowly brown the butter (for a nutty flavor!)
Add lemon juice + lemon zest
Toss with the pasta
Place the burrata on top and tear it open

Foodie tip:
Top with roasted pistachios → extra crunch

🥬 4. Crunchy Herb Salad with Baked Lemon Rice

Why new:
Not the salad itself – the texture is the real star.

Preparation:

Pre-cook the rice, then bake it in the oven until crispy
Roughly chop the fresh herbs (parsley, dill, mint)
Cucumber & spring onions with it
Mix with lemon dressing
Sprinkle crunchy rice on top

Trend factor:
“Soft + Crunch” is currently one of the biggest food trends

🍰 5. Frozen yogurt bark with spring toppings

Why it’s popular on TikTok:
Snackable, pretty, looks healthy – perfect for Reels.

Here’s how it works:

Spread yogurt onto a baking tray
Top with berries, edible flowers, and nuts
Freeze and break into pieces

Upgrade:
Fold in white chocolate or a matcha swirl

🌼 What these food trends have in common

The viral spring recipes of 2026 are all about:

Contrasts (creamy vs. crunchy)
simple ingredients with a twist
visual aesthetics (Instagram-worthy!)
quick preparation

The best part: you don’t need any fancy equipment or pro skills—just the desire to try something new.

🚀 Conclusion: Spring = time to experiment

The new food trends show:
It’s no longer just about “healthy” or “simple”, it’s about an experience on the plate.

If you’re in the mood to make your kitchen a bit more exciting, these recipes are the perfect way to kick off the culinary spring.

👉 Call to action

Which recipe will you try first?
Share your result on Instagram with #SmantryFrühling🌸

Download the app and check right away what you already have in your pantry. That’s how spring can begin!

March 25, 2026

3 min read

New version available: What’s new in Smantry V1.25.0

We are continuously working to make Smantry even clearer, more stable, and more helpful in everyday life. That’s why we’re excited to give you a first look at the new version:

Version 1.25.0 is now available for you.

Here are the most important new features.

New settings area with profile overview

The settings have been revised and made clearer.
In the new profile sectionyou’ll now find all the key information about your account in one central place – from language settings and premium features to account settings.

This way you can more quickly see which features are enabled and manage your settings more easily.

Blog preview directly on the dashboard

From now on, you’ll see the latest blog posts displayed directly in the dashboard.

This keeps you up to date on new features, updates, and tips related to Smantry at all times. The blog preview serves as a handy add-on and gives you a quick overview of news, helpful tips, and important posts about the app.

Articles are automatically merged when moved

A small but very helpful improvement:
When you move an item to another storage location and an identical item already exists there, the quantities are now merged automatically.

This ensures:

more clarity
fewer duplicate entries
a cleaner inventory list

Simplified onboarding

New users in particular should be able to find their way around Smantry quickly. That’s why the onboarding process has been revised and simplified.

Getting started in the app is now even more clearly structured and guides you step by step through the most important features.

Improved email verification

We’ve also made some important improvements behind the scenes.
The email verification process has been optimized, so new accounts can be confirmed more reliably.

This ensures a more stable sign-up process and fewer issues during registration.

Additional bug fixes

In addition, various minor issues have been fixed, including those affecting:

Account connections
Navigation within the app

Our goal is to make Smantry a bit more stable and pleasant with every update.

Update now

Version 1.25.0 is already running and is available as an update.

Many thanks to everyone in the community who regularly sends us feature requests, feedback, and bug reports. You’re helping us make Smantry better step by step. 💚

March 13, 2026

2 min read

Smantry: Not perfect – but made with a lot of heart

Many of our users write to us that theyhave been looking for exactly this kind of app for a long time. At the same time, we also read reviews that say:“Good idea, but …”
And that’s exactly what we want to talk about openly today.

An app for everyday life – not for perfection

Smantry is designed to make everyday life easier: manage groceries, stay on top of things, waste less.
Your feedback shows us that this is already working well for many of you:

Inputs are quick and straightforward
The scanner reliably detects most products
Editing and making changes is easy
Our support is perceived as fast, friendly, and solution-oriented

We’re really glad to hear that – because that’s exactly what we’re building Smantry for.

Why some things are (still) not perfect

What you often don’t see from the outside: Smantry is developed by a very small team.
Right now we are 5 people, and none of us works full-time on the app. We do this alongside other projects, jobs, and commitments – with a lot of passion, but limited resources.

That doesn’t explain everything, but it provides context:

Some functions take longer
Technical issues (e.g. with premium activations) unfortunately happen sometimes
Not every idea can be implemented right away

Frequently asked questions from your reviews

Why a subscription?
The subscription allows us to cover server costs, ongoing development, updates, and support in the first place. Without continuous revenue, Smantry would not be able to exist in the long term.

"Why isn’t the bug I reported being fixed?"
Sometimes there are several bugs at the same time and we have to prioritize the ones that affect core functions. That can mean that a different bug gets fixed first. We always try to resolve everything quickly – but unfortunately we can only do it step by step.

Why doesn’t Premium sometimes work right away?
Subscriptions are managed through the app stores. In rare cases, synchronization issues can occur. That’s annoying, but not intentional – our support team will always help you with this personally.

Where we want to go

Smantry is meant to get better – not just on paper, but in real everyday life.
This includes:

more features from the web app
better stability
more flexibility with categories
clearer communication

Your feedback plays a central role in this.

In conclusion

We’re not a corporation.
We’re a small team that believes in a good idea and is putting it into practice step by step.

If Smantry is helping you – even if everything isn’t perfect yet – we really appreciate your trust, your feedback, and of course a fair rating in the App Store 💛

Thank you for being part of this development.

January 22, 2026