I never ate pop tarts as a kid. I discovered them in my 20s. Hello Brown Sugar Cinnamon Frosted! Over the years I’ve …

For some time now I have been gawking at other blogger’s gorgeous caramels. Caramel is one of my favorite flavors. I also …

Before I get to the treats, something more important first –  Ruby over at Tomayto Tomaaahto has launched  Foodies Sans Frontiéres. I think …

First order of business today….. Meine Damen und Herren – we have a winner! Congratulations Carapace! Among other things Cara is a …

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

After living in Germany for 10 years, I have been to Christmas markets in many cities all across the country. This market …

I came up with this idea when I was looking to make something special for one of Dr. B’s nurses in Baghdad. …

Here in our little corner of Germany Spekulatius are a holiday cookie tradition.  Gilding them is a new Mad Hausfrau tradition which …

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 …

I was that annoying kid who immediately after I received a box of chocolates,  took a bite out of each one and …

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 …

First I would like to announce the winner of the To Romance, With Love cookbook package is Susan who said: My husband and …

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 …

We were nuts at home. Literally. The two walnut trees in our garden were shedding nuts faster than we could gather them …

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