Recipes

England meet Germany. Germany meet England. These müsli scones are so simple to make, it’s ridiculous. I made a  batch and tossed …

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 prolific. …

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

  I hate beets. There. I said it and now I cannot take it back. For years I have struggled to like …

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 tangy yogurt tart is perfect for your Mother’s Day brunch table. Creamy tortes can take forever to make but in …

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 …