Recipes

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 …

I was in a baking frenzy before my trip to NYC when I spotted this cookbook, Quick Breads: 63 Recipes for Bakers in …

Bakerella & Rachel from Cupcakes Take the Cake Last Sunday was no day of rest for the Mad Hausfrau. I went to …

I received the cutest cookbook package in the mail a few weeks ago from an ex colleague of mine (we worked together …

Thanksgiving time often finds me digging into this Heartland Cookbook for inspiration and comfort. In this case, maybe a slight buzz. Bourbon …

These Spicy Orange Pepper Almond Cookies are perfect with a nice cup of tea to mitigate the chill of November. I added …

Ever since I have been participating in the MacTweets challenges, I’m hooked on making macarons, or attempting to and I have some …