Over the years, Christmas fruitcakes have been revered and reviled. However, this mandel früchtekuchen, or Almond Fruitcake, version lives up to classic German…
‘Tis the season for Christmas flavored macarons. I got it covered with these three flavored beauties. It’s always fun to figure out…
Sometimes delicious things dovetail together. For example. I was working on a recipe for German Honey Cake for my German Food Page…
Wishing everyone a wonderful Christmas! Here in Germany we celebrated Heligabend yesterday with a big family dinner and presents. Today is a veg out day.…
Last June I started a rumtopf so it would be ready by Christmas. A Rumtopf (Rum Pot in English) is a large covered…
Last week I saw THESE beauties on LilaLoa’s blog. I knew immediately I had to try out the decorating technique she used.…
These would look way better if I had more time. Like everyone, it’s rush rush rush this time of year. They were…
The latest challenge over at Mactweets is to make macarons that capture the colors and favors of the holiday season. I’v already…
I got big cutters and I cannot lie. Found these several weeks ago. The tree is 7+1/2′ x 7′ and the ornament…
Over the holidays my brother in law’s sister Bettina brought this delicious liquor to Christmas Eve dinner. At first I thought it…
Is it me or is that what this looks like? I’ll bet most of you were thinking the same thing. At the risk…
Aachen, Germany is a lovely European city known for several reasons. Not the least being its spectacular and beloved German Printen cookies.…
At the beginning of the month I promised gingerbears in jeans, a cookie design I made previously and one I was looking…
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…
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…