Get to Know Springerle and Speculaas
The Dutch call them Speculaas. The French call them Spéculoos. The Germans call them Spekulatius. I call the spiced holiday cookies simply delicious. No matter how you spell them or call them, you’ll...
View ArticleSpeculaas Cookie Recipe
Another dreary winter day in Germany, so today I got up early to fill the home with warm and toasty aromas. Last night I pulled out my crumpled Speculaas cookie recipe and made the dough. It’s been...
View ArticleLet Them Eat Gateau au Chocolat
In an embarrassing moment of weakness, I pressed my nose against the display window in awe of the puffy, flaky, chocolaty, fruity-filled delights. Each individual petite grandiose calorie-laden...
View ArticleFrench Epiphany Cake Recipe (Galette des rois)
French Epiphany Cake Recipe Today is January 6th Epiphany, marking the visit of the Magi to the Christ child. People all over the world people are celebrating Epiphany by baking cakes and celebrating...
View ArticleAlsatian Flammkuchen Recipe
Follow the simple Flammkuchen recipe below and you’ll receive rave reviews when you present family and friends with an authentic Alsatian Flammkuchen. Basic Flammkuchen Recipe (Tarte flambée). 1-14-16″...
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