I tried to make gebrannte mandeln - German candied almonds, popular at Christmas - with coconut sugar this week, and (shock) ...
German Plum Cake (Zwetschgenkuchen)
A classic German cake when plums are in season, this is something I've been making since I was small, and we have it every ...
Apricot Galette
Apricots, like all stone fruits, have a short and very sweet season. Take advantage while they're here, and make an apricot ...
Summer Strawberry Vinaigrette
When strawberries are at their peak in early summer, they should be used in everything - not just desserts. This strawberry ...
Coconut Milk Rice Pudding
I grew up eating rice pudding made with leftover rice - milchreis (German rice pudding) is often made with rice cooked in ...
Strawberry Milk
Strawberry milk was the only way I would drink milk as a child. I've always had a dairy allergy - but didn't figure it out ...
Lilac Lemonade
Lilacs have a very short season, and I love using them in recipes while they last. Lilac lemonade has a delicate floral ...
Life, April
I missed March, sorry! Not much happened in March and I got so busy with book stuff around that time. Here's April. April ...