Recipes

It’s  cookie thyme! I know. Sorry. Couldn’t resist. These cookies are a good combination of sweet and savory. The fragrant thyme sugar adds …

Before I left Germany for what would probably be a very extended stay in NYC, I was determined to clean out my …

“Willie, I need to talk to you about something.” These words came across telephone lines and an ocean. Willie is my high …

This month Jamie and Deeba, the Macaron Mistresses of Mactweets challenged us to create a macaron inspired by our favorite dessert. No matter how …

Spelt has such a funny name in German: Dinkel.  Say it out loud. Dinkel. Dinkel. Dinkel. Dinkel. Dinkel. OK Sorry.  Anywho, these squares …

They may not look so pretty but wow oh wow were these good. I love Root beer and the flavor came through …

I found this candy recipe book at a yard sale last summer in Pennsylvania. It was written by the editors of the …

At the beginning of December I complained that November’s posts were way too brown and promised all things colorful and sparkly.  Looking …

This torte is from the book my husband bought me called Großmutters Kleinen Gebäcke (Grandmother’s Little Pastries). I made an Apple Dream …

Happy Christmas eve everyone!  We are having a raclette dinner tonight and just in case everyone hasn’t had enough dairy, we can …

I never was much interested in stollen until I moved to Germany. Now I love it. Marzipan especially is my favorite.  When I …

Baking bloggeresses extraordinaire Jamie and Deeba over at Mactweets threw down the challenge this month of making a savory and sweet macaron …

I had a heck of a time making these Mint Frosted Mini Doughnuts. The first two recipes I tried were for baked …

GIVEAWAY REMINDER! I am giving away these hand carved wooden Spekulatius cookie molds I bought here in a Christmas market in Germany. …

Yesterday was my mother-in-law’s birthday. Germans are already following the advent calender and celebrating Christmas. So instead of making her a cake, I …

Jews and Chinese Food. They go together like The Captain and Tennille, like Fred and Ginger, like Kermit and Miss Piggy, like …

For the chocolate truffles, I used this basic recipe from Joy of Baking I added two tablespoons of Chocolate Curacao I brought …

WAD is coming up on December 1st. Spending time in NYC these last weeks had me reconnecting with two special people I …

With all my complaining about what has happened to the balloon inflation event here in NYC, I think the universe heard me …

Growing up right outside of NYC, I have been watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade or attending it in person for most …