January 2011

Over the holidays my brother in law’s sister Bettina brought this delicious liquor to Christmas Eve dinner. At first I thought it …

I had a heck a time making this candy. The third batch which is the one you see here was my best …

It’s  cookie thyme! I know. Sorry. Couldn’t resist. These cookies are a good combination of sweet and savory. The fragrant thyme sugar adds …

Before I left Germany for what would probably be a very extended stay in NYC, I was determined to clean out my …

“Willie, I need to talk to you about something.” These words came across telephone lines and an ocean. Willie is my high …

This month Jamie and Deeba, the Macaron Mistresses of Mactweets challenged us to create a macaron inspired by our favorite dessert. No matter how …

Dear Germany:  This month marks 10 years since I have taken up residence within your borders. It’s certainly hard to believe how …

The great thing about strudel recipes is the ability to exercise your kitchen creativity to switch up the flavors. There are three …

Spelt has such a funny name in German: Dinkel.  Say it out loud. Dinkel. Dinkel. Dinkel. Dinkel. Dinkel. OK Sorry.  Anywho, these squares …

They may not look so pretty but wow oh wow were these good. I love Root beer and the flavor came through …

I found this candy recipe book at a yard sale last summer in Pennsylvania. It was written by the editors of the …

At the beginning of December I complained that November’s posts were way too brown and promised all things colorful and sparkly.  Looking …