Christmas season is cookie-baking season! There is one specific kind of cookie that should never be missing from our festive cookie plate: the cinnamon star cookie, a traditional Christmas cookie here in Germany. They are made with lots of nuts and topped with white icing. […]
Baked Goods
Gingerbread Cookies
Gingerbread cookies are so wonderfully spicy and crispy! They taste absolutely delicious and are a classic treat during the Christmas season. With the warm flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg, these cookies will fill your kitchen with the coziest smell. During Christmastime, it’s always fun […]
Castagnaccio
Castagnaccio is a flat, firm cake that falls somewhere between fruit bread and an energy bar. It’s incredibly healthy, packed with nutritients, and makes an excellent snack -whether at the office or on the go- as a compact source of energy. Thanks to its firm […]
Chestnut Bread
We collected chestnuts this autumn, and I felt inspired to bake my first chestnut bread. The sweet, nutty taste of chestnuts is delicious. This chestnut bread is made from cooked, finely chopped chestnuts, spelt flour, flaxseed, and walnuts. A real treat fresh from the oven […]
Hummus Hazelnut Cake
This hummus hazelnut cake is delicious, energizing, protein-loaded, and super-healthy! I just love hummus. It is a staple in my diet – so why not introduce it to some desserts? It’s about time to create a sweet hummus cake for all the hummus lovers out […]
Elderflower Pancakes
From May to July, you can see and smell the white flowers of the black elderberry (Sambucus nigra). The blossoms are edible and particularly fragrant. A sunny and dry day is ideal for harvesting elderberry blossoms. They have a lot of aroma! I’d like to […]
German Plum Cake (with Hazelnut Crumble)
A seasonal delicacy is on the cake table: the German plum cake! The family is always delighted with this juicy fruit cake from the tray. It’s made from a yeast dough that is covered with a lot of plums. I didn’t use refined sugar but […]
Vegan Strawberry Cake
This vegan strawberry cake is healthy and delicious. It has a crunchy muesli-like oatmeal-nut base, a fruity strawberry cream, and lots of fresh fruit as a topping. This cake can be enjoyed deliciously chilled from the fridge – a dream for a warm summer day. […]
Cereal Bars with Sweet Potato
Do you need some energy while on the go? Or are you looking for a way to have your favorite muesli as a snack? Then try these sweet potato cereal bars. They are really tasty, healthy, and give a good energy boost! When I came […]