Recipes

This gorgeous, unusual dessert recipe was all over the German magazines when I was there last spring.  I knew I had to …

My monster mint is on a rampage yo. My spearmint is currently the biggest culprit but other varieties I grow in my …

It comes as a big surprise that my first attempt at hand pies would be a savory version. I always think of …

I haven’t made doughnuts in a while. Shame on me. When I saw that it was National Doughnut Day today I was …

Trying to get ahold of ramps this season was, well, trying. I did manage to nab a bunch at the farmers’ market …

Tart sour Granny Smith apples are my favorite. Just the name Granny Smith makes my mouth water.  Finding a way to transfer …

Rose and strawberry flavors are some of my favorite and they come together beautifully in this French Macaron.This batch was donated to …

Rarely do I celebrate these food “days” that seem to pop up all over the place. However. Chocolate chips always get my …

  “Streusel” originates from a word meaning strewn or scattered in German. Streusel cakes have a long history in Germany. This version …

Finally the evening frost is gone and I’ve been able to see what’s returning in the gardens and what I have to …

This Rhubarb Raspberry Gin Fizz has a showbiz background. My day job for the past year has been Executive Producing a weekend …

Time to honor mom and those who are moms. Not that you shouldn’t all year long. However, for those baking or crafty …

It’s supposed to be Macaron Monday here on Das blog. However Cinco de Mayo is upon us in one day. That’s una …

I’ve been back in the States less than a week after a month in Europe and I am still grumbling about the …

So we’ve gone from Tutti Frutti to Funfetti in the span of a week. Say both those words five times fast. One …

In Germany access to rhubarb is so much easier than in the states. Forget the fact for years it has grown in …

It’s the 45th Anniversary of Earth Day. And where are we with this whole save the environment thing? Precariously perched on destruction. …

So I’m feeling a little crazy flavored with the onset (finally!) of spring. I want to make macarons in bright fun flavors …

I called this a cake because that’s what it would be called in Germany, ein kuchen. However, it is more like a savory …

Last Wednesday’s  Eating the Berkshires Round 1 post covered Cricket Creek Farm, Baba Louie’s Pizza, Soco Creamery and a brief stop at The Cook’s …