Christmas

I made a red version of this last year. It was such a hit, I had to make another. And of course …

  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 …