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 …

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 …

Omg – big luscious chewy chocolatety moistness. This cake could sustain a group of castaways on a deserted island for a month. …

I have always loved that Bugs Bunny Cartoon where Bugs does a makeover on the angry monster and gives him a “permenanent” …

It’s hard to describe how much I love my friends Arnold & Fabio. Their house and their hearts are always always open …

I had planned months before on making orange velvet cupcakes for Halloween and was going to improvise a recipe. Much to my …

I know I know. Disgusting, but I love me some Halloween. It’s my favorite holiday and I adore creative and disgusting Halloween …