Recipes

  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 …

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 with this offering of a rustic ramp version of pull-apart bread. This …

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 …

What I like most about this Spinach Lemon Sunflower Gugelhupf is it is season-proof. So, it’s a perfect cake for any time …

Latkes are a big favorite for Jewish Holidays, especially at Hannukah. I can’t just leave a latke recipe alone. Admittedly, I love …

Recently Dr. B and I flew to Port Sudan to hop on a liveaboard boat to dive the south Sudan region of …

These beautiful Apricot Flower Tartlets are not my original idea. Over the years, I have seen several versions of these in German …

Over the years I have lived in Europe, I never tire of gawking at all the pretty marzipan goods at high-end shops …

This is what you do with leftover crushed potato chips people. I had roughly a cup full after making potato chip schnitzel. …

I love making simple breads, like this Pistachio Lemon Quick Bread, because most of them are easy to prepare. Furthermore, the mix-in …