March 2016

Over the years I have lived in Europe, I never tire of gawking at all the pretty marzipan goods at high-end shops …

This is what you do with leftover crushed potato chips people. I had roughly a cup full after making potato chip schnitzel. …

I love making simple breads, like this Pistachio Lemon Quick Bread, because most of them are easy to prepare. Furthermore, the mix-in …

This cute Easter Bird’s Nest Cake is a result of another idea that was a failure. Sometimes nice surprises happen when you …

When initially starting this Egg-Shaped Jam Sandwich Cookies project, the temptation to create Easter themed Linzers was strong. However, I resisted and …

Easter is here, and what better way to celebrate than with Easter Bunny Vegetable Strudels? These crispy, golden delights are almost too …

Views of Lake Geneva and Mountains Everywhere They Annoyed Me A Lot Less Here Than NYC. Why is that?       …

These Apricot Lemon Cream Raisin Breads are the Cutest “Eggs” You’ll Ever Eat. If you’ve ever wanted to confuse your brunch guests …

I had a seed problem. Or rather my pantry had a seed problem. Different varieties of seeds, poppy, sesame, and sunflower, were …

A German pizza (Flammkuchen) for Easter sounds like a crazy,  culturally confused holiday dish. I assure you, the only think a bit …

This German marble bundt cake is a mix of chocolate and egg liquor flavors. As I said in my last post, Germans …

You might be asking, Why is she posting eggnog in March? No, I have not lost my seasonal mind. This is not …

IWhat to do when a wonderful neighbor gives you a five-pound bag of high-quality pistachio nuts for Christmas?  Specifically, Bazzini’s natural super …