Christmas

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

Is it me or is that what this looks like? I’ll bet most of you were thinking the same thing.  At the risk…

Aachen, Germany is a lovely European city known for several reasons. Not the least being its spectacular and beloved German Printen cookies.…

At the beginning of the month I promised gingerbears in jeans, a cookie design I made previously and one I was looking…

I had a heck of a time making these Mint Frosted Mini Doughnuts. The first two recipes I tried were for baked…

I never ate pop tarts as a kid. I discovered them in my 20s. Hello Brown Sugar Cinnamon Frosted! Over the years I’ve…

For some time now I have been gawking at other blogger’s gorgeous caramels. Caramel is one of my favorite flavors. I also…

Before I get to the treats, something more important first –  Ruby over at Tomayto Tomaaahto has launched  Foodies Sans Frontiéres. I think…

First order of business today….. Meine Damen und Herren – we have a winner! Congratulations Carapace! Among other things Cara is a…

I came up with this idea when I was looking to make something special for one of Dr. B’s nurses in Baghdad.…

Here in our little corner of Germany Spekulatius are a holiday cookie tradition.  Gilding them is a new Mad Hausfrau tradition which…

Yesterday was my mother-in-law’s birthday. Germans are already following the advent calender and celebrating Christmas. So instead of making her a cake, I…

I was that annoying kid who immediately after I received a box of chocolates,  took a bite out of each one and…