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Bake autumn in
When the days get shorter and darkness and cold come creeping in, it becomes more tempting to spend time in the kitchen. Warm buns and yummy pies are part of the autumn, and maybe a beautiful day will entice even a picnic in the autumn sun?
Blueberry pie
This delicious recipe has been developed by the Culinary Team of Finland. It's the perfect summer dessert and tastes best served with vanilla ice cream.
Check out the recipe below!
Pick, freeze and enjoy!
Summer and autumn are heaven for avid berry and mushroom pickers. If you are not so keen on going to the forest, your local market will do just fine. Get all those wonderful flavours and vitamins stored in your freezer.
Make use of what nature gives you
There is a lot that is worth collecting and utilizing instead of letting it go to waste. With a fair-sized bin, it will be easy to collect everything from fruit to rainwater.
Self-watering
Self-watering is easy. The plants get exactly the right amount of water, the measuring stick shows when it’s time to add more and the plants will thrive. An easy way to get greener plants!
A green thumb up!
Plants and flowers bring a special ambiance to homes. They don't just look nice, but can also clean the air, make it more humid and reduce stress. We have a few tricks to make your plants flourish. Beautiful pots like Orthex Eden add a finishing touch.
Pink cheesecake
This cheesecake is a real showpiece at the coffee table. You can add chocolate chips or candy crush into the cheese mixture to vary the flavour.
Recipe developed by the Finnish Culinary Team.
Yoghurt cake with Strawberries & Lemon glaze
This delicious recipe is developed for GastroMax by Sonja Dahlgren from the popular food blog, Dagmar's Kitchen
Time for a makeover!
The entrance is your calling card and the bedroom your place to relax. Often clothes and other things start to pile up, especially in these rooms. See what a difference you can make with a little effort!
5 tips for keeping things in order
Haste, waste and clutter – say no and organize your everyday. Get started with these tips.
Play with organizing
Where are the Legos? Where is the bunny? What about the crayons? Make keeping order fun for children!
Relax in a clean cottage sauna
There is nothing more relaxing than enjoying your own sauna and then popping out for while to cool down or take a dip in refreshing waters. And it is even more enjoyable in a clean sauna that smells of summer evenings and looks as good as new.
Everything finds its place in the home office
Start focusing better and stop searching for pens and papers.
Mini malt loafs (8 pcs)
These sweet and salty loafs just melt in your mouth. You can make 8 small loafs or one big one with this recipe developed by the Finnish Culinary Team.
Reduce food waste
Did you know that the average UK citizen produces 57 kilos of fully edible food waste a year? This means a tremendous waste of money and the earth's resources. But with a few simple steps, you can reduce your food waste!
Lukewarm summer salad with roasted potatoes and dijon dressing
"And although this salad is best served lukewarm, it would also work for a summer picnic or a long car drive where a lunch stop is needed. Just bring the vegetables and dressing in separate containers and assemble the salad just before eating."
Recipe developer, Sonja Dahlgren - Dagmar's Kitchen food blog
Summer risotto
This delicious recipe has been developed by the Culinary Team of Finland. It's a great vegetable dish that you can vary with different seasonal vegetables.
Check out the recipe below!
Products made from old fishing nets
OK Biobased certificates for GastroMax™ BIO products
We are proud to announce that our GastroMax™ BIO products have received the OK biobased certification from TÜV Austria. The certification is based on laboratory testing and provides independent proof of the bio-based origin of products.
Get to know our award-winning product portfolio
Collaborations with highly esteemed Nordic designers have resulted in prestigious recognitions from various jurys on product design and functionality.
Organize and sort in the fridge
When opening the fridge, it is not uncommon to be met by an irritating mess. Fortunately, SmartStore™ Compact Clear is there to help you.
SmartStore™ Collect
Smart sorting for recycling! The stylish Collect-box has a sturdy lid that enables using the container as an extra seat.
SmartStore Collect is the winner for the esteemed Red Dot Design award for 2020!
A pioneering range of bio plastic kitchen utensils by GastroMax™.
Renewable material with an up to 60 % reduced carbon footprint.
Read more below!
The new life of recycled plastic as durable household products
Read more below and see the video of how we use recycled plastic as raw material in the production and what kind of products are made from it!
Chocolate banana bread with chia
"This one-bowl wonder bread is actually something in between a bread and a cake. It’s just slightly sweet, which makes it perfect for those afternoon cravings. But still bread-like enough to have for breakfast or as an evening snack. It is ridiculously simple and quick to make, yet great in taste and with a wonderful crust on the outside and super moist on the inside."
Recipe developer, Sonja Dahlgren - Dagmar's Kitchen food blog
Less mess, less stress
Become the queen or king of your cupboard. When you organize your wardrobe, you will find things easier and have calmer mornings.
Warm to organizing
Do hats, gloves and mittens always get lost in your family? Can't find a matching pair anywhere? Don't lose your cool – stay warm and organized.
10 kitchen must-haves
Check out these kitchen utensils that form the basis of a functional kitchen. If you don't already have them all, get them and things will start to heat up!
GastroMax video recipe: Salad with fried goat cheese and beetroot pesto
This salad is a perfect combination of flavors thanks to the delicious pesto and the pan-fried goat cheese. Pack the salad, cheese and pesto in GastroMax lunch boxes and take with you to work.
Recipe by the Culinary Team of Finland.
See the video for instructions and the full recipe below!
GastroMax video recipe: Pan-fried chicken and orange-butter sauce
This chicken dish is perfect for both lunch or dinner. Make it more filling with adding rice on the side. Pack the chicken, rice and the sauce in GastroMax leekproof lunch boxes and take with you to work.
Recipe by the Culinary Team of Finland.
See the video for instructions and the full recipe below!
GastroMax video recipe: Pan-fried salmon with fennel and apple salad
This fish dish is fresh and works both as lunch or dinner. Make it more filling with adding potatoes or cauliflower on the side. Pack the salmon, salad and mayonnaise in GastroMax lunch boxes and take with you to work.
Recipe by the Culinary Team of Finland.
See the video for instructions and the full recipe below!
GastroMax video recipe: Jerusalem artichoke soup and cress salad
This delicious soup is a perfect dish for a light dinner or as lunch. Pack the soup and the cress salad in GastroMax leakproof lunch boxes and take with you to work.
Recipe by the Culinary Team of Finland.
See the video for instructions and the full recipe below!
Avoid chaos in the garage
The garage is rarely empty of clutter. It is a good idea to organize it at least every other spring. Usually this requires time, nerves, durable storage boxes and some snacks and cold drinks.
GastroMax video recipe: Pickled vegetables
Pickling is an easy preserving method and a quick way to add more flavor to vegetables.
See the video for instructions and the full recipe below!
Recipe by the Culinary Team of Finland.
Blueberry pie with meringue topping
A new way to enjoy blueberry pie! This delicious recipe is developed by the Culinary Team of Finland.
GastroMax video recipe: Berry parfait
Recipe by the Culinary Team of Finland.
This berry parfait is a fresh and easy dessert to enjoy either at summer or for example at Christmas.
See the video for instructions and the full recipe below.
Food storage - fresh taste with a clean conscience
Storing food in the right way saves both money and the environment. With a little planning, you can enjoy better meals and make your wallet fuller and your footprint greener. See all Orthex and GastroMax food storage products and tips below!
Cauliflower tempura & lime aioli
This delicious recipe has been developed by the Culinary Team of Finland. The GastroMax Chef's colander spoon is the perfect kitchen utensil when preparing this dish.
Check out the recipe below!
Ready, set, dough!
Smiling kids, good ingredients and functional baking tools are all you need to get started. Let the scent of freshly baked buns or muffins fill every home!
Fresh herbs in a pot made of sugarcane
Enjoy fresh herbs every day with our innovative, bioplastic pot. The pot can also be used for any kind of smaller plants and flowers.
Asian crêpes with shrimps and spicy thai dressing
This delicious recipe is developed for GastroMax by Sonja Dahlgren from the popular food blog, Dagmar's Kitchen
Clear the winter chaos
Spring has arrived and it is time to put winter clothes back in the cupboard. You will thank yourself next winter if you take a few moments to do it properly.
Earn a thankful chirp
Winter-feeding helps many birds to survive from winter to spring, so do a good deed and enjoy watching birds come together for a winter feast.
Christmas Crème brûlée
Crème brûlée is the perfect dessert for Christmas time when you serve it with redwine cherries and gingerbread crumble. See the whole recipe below.
GastroMax-video: Chocolate decorations using cookie cutters
Making chocolate decorations yourself is a nice way to add something extra to desserts.
See the video for instructions and the full recipe below.
Time to move outdoors!
When days are getting warmer and nights brighter, it is more and more tempting to spend all free time outdoors. Create your own little oasis and enjoy the summer.
Summer is served!
The cottage season smells of green grass, fresh air and barbequed food. A meal has never tasted so good as under a bright blue sky with a little breeze coming from the west. Set the table and invite everyone to eat.
Going to your cottage?
For many of us, the cottage is the place where the soul rests. It is a place where all the worries of the world just disappear. With good storage solutions, you don't even have to think about how to store things from year to year. Go outdoors, barbeque your heart out and swim!
It's picnic time!
Everybody loves eating outside, and when the weather is warm and the grass is green, eating outside is a real pleasure. Organize a picnic in the park, near the river or in your own garden.
Ahoy there skippers!
Boating season flows to small and bigger ports, coves and bays. It is important to ensure safety for yourself and fellow travellers and to respect nature and others.