January 2015

Magenbrot is a southern Germany specialty also found in Switzerland. Literally translated from German to “Stomach bread” in English. The spices in this flavorful…

I don’t know where I got the idea to make marshmallows out of this flavor but now I know I need Green…

When I was a kid there I was always torn when the Good Humor ice cream man would peddle up the street…

Don’t let the Italian name of this cookie fool you. This lace cookie variety, studded with candied fruit and dipped in chocolate,…

I’ve been meaning to make something with this ginger flavored bandy for a long time. The problem is. The bottle never lasts…

There was only one thing to do when I found that leftover cashew flour in my pantry. Yep. More cashew French Macarons.…

I can’t remember a time in Germany where these don’t exist. These treats were everywhere I went, in stores, at work. I…

So January is National Oatmeal Month. I sorta ignore all those foodie days, weeks and months. They can either be inspirational or…

Since were headed to sunny Mexico this week, thoughts of pineapple and other fresh fruits have been pinging around my brain and…

I grew up addicted to crumb cake, as it’s called in the States. The thicker the crumb topping, the happier I was.…

Aside from the fact my sage just refuses to give up, in January my herb garden is the gift that keeps on…

A few months ago I spotted pear preserve making pictures on the Facebook page of a lovely member of our Pennsylvania community.…

  I know. I know. What’s with schlepping more holiday recipes into the New Year. I couldn’t help it you see. I…