Recipes

My bread expertise can be iffy. Sometimes glorious golden loaves emerge from the oven, the delicate, yet crunchy crust sheltering soft fragrant …

A few weeks ago I attended Blogger Bash, a blogging conference in NYC. The main attendees were mommy bloggers, with a few of …

These were part of my solution to the reality show that is going on in my garden called, Herbs Gone Wild.  For …

England meets Germany. Germany meets England. These müsli Buttermilk Scones are so simple to make, it’s ridiculous. I made a  batch and …

One glimpse of this Sweet & Sour Carrot Orange Salad recipe in a German cooking magazine and I had to try it. …

Aaaaand the streuseling continues. “Streuseling” is a verb in my universe.  This is another delicious German cake using fresh blackberries. BTW, I …

When I planted lemon balm in my herb garden last year I had no idea it would turn out to be so …

This Coconut Ginger Layer Cake has made an appearance twice this year at two different events. It’s been a huge hit both …

This Roasted Beet Tarragon Hummus recipe is an unusual diversion for me.  Because – wait for it…I hate beets. There. I said …

These Peanut Butter Rosemary Cookies are a variation of a classic American treat. Three cookie varieties I grew up with are Toll …

Every spring, I look forward to growing a selection of interesting herbs. Last year, for the first time, I planted lemon balm, …

  Several years ago, during extended travels in Malaysia, I made an unforgettable stop at Sepilok Orangutan sanctuary. As we drove through …

Move over, strawberry rhubarb! There’s a new dynamic duo in town: rhubarb and lavender. Bite into this soft, moist cake with a …

It may be a little late in the season to post rhubarb recipes, but I see there is still plenty around in …

As we head into berry season, I have to admit, I’m more than a little excited. In Germany, there are whole issues …

I’m a little late into white asparagus season in posting this recipe. Recently, I found a few bunches of this precious spring …

I just landed back in NYC after a week in a warm climate and was greeted by very fall weather in mid-May. …

Savory tarts seem to have become a thing for me. Clockwise from top left: Pear Camembert Sage Tart, Blood Sausage Apple Tart, …

      When I was back home in Germany recently I had the urge to make bread. The feeling must have …

This creamy Lemon Lime Yogurt Torte is perfect for your Mother’s Day brunch table.  Creamy tortes can take forever to make but …