Christmas

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 …

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