Recipes

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 prolific.…

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 little late in the season to post rhubarb recipes but I see there is still plenty around in markets and…..…

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…

This luscious flavorful Sour Cherry Tart with Olive Oil Streusel is so easy to make you won’t believe it. Also, it’s a…

Knoedel made with caramelized shallots and fresh ramps. What could be bad about this Spring comfort food? These highly sought after garlic…

  So I am, once again piling on the ramp craze here with this offering of a rustic ramp version of pull-apart…

To get to Port Sudan for our recent dive trip, we flew from Dusseldorf and had a short stopover each way in…

When I am home in Germany, I look forward to the supermarket trips to reacquaint myself with old friends.  The fantastic yogurt, the cheese…