Oktoberfest in Munich opens tomorrow. Even though I have attended the fest 17 or 18 times (I lost count) and was in …
The love child of a plum and an apricot, plumcots possess a unique sweet-sour flavor and are oh so pretty on top …
The cake is a cinch to make. First, mix up an easy batter, then coat the apple slices. Finally, layer them in …
gI had no any idea why the world has declared war on the word “moist”. So many people shudder, squirm and gag …
Who has returned to baking in the new year? Raising my hand here with this luscious Baked Apple Nutella Chocolate Cake. I’m back …
We’re in minus degrees here in my part of the USA. The freezing temperatures are what inspired these cute polar bear claw cookies. The …
These Espresso Cinnamon Stars are a riff on a German classic Christmas cookie. So, in what seems like eons ago, on one …
My first round of photos for this Apple Chestnut Bundt Cake was a disaster. The photos were not great. However, I made …
This Pumpkin Goat Cheese Honey Flammkuchen with Rosemary Crust recipe is completely unrecognizable from the lovely traditional flammkuchen (flame cake). Flammkuchen is …
These Rote Grütze Sticky Rolls have a bit of history. Years ago, when I first started traveling to Bavaria for work, one …
I’m all for quick and easy desserts for summer weekends. Whether it be drop-bys or previously invited guests, our deck is usually …
I am not going to lie. This Cherry Poppy Seed Streusel Cake is a production. There are 5 different elements to create …
Those of you who have been stressing and sweating it out in the kitchen right up until the big meal, raise your …
How cute are these Lucky Pig Star Anise Rolls for your New Year’s dinner or brunch table? Let’s face it, 2016 has …
I found this Advent Calendar Linzer Cookies idea in a German cooking magazine. As soon as I saw them, I started planning …
The only thing I love more than a cookie exchange is busting out the disco dust to decorate baked goods. Participating in …
I’ve been eying pumpkin strudel recipes, both savory and sweet in German cooking magazines for years. It was time to try my …
This Apple Cardamom Cake with Caramelized Almonds is pure fall magic. Stuffed with a thick layer of seasonal apples steamed in cardamom …
I broke new ground in my kitchen with this Fig Rosemary Hazelnut Puff Pastry Tart. This is my first puff pastry tart. …
This Lavender Lemon Streusel Buttermilk Cake is the last gasp cake of the summer. However, I doubt if this will be my …