The wonder of the Internet is that it allows us to connect with friends that we ordinarily might never have met. I got to know Nadia, the author of Spoonfuls of Germany. It’s easy to imagine the two of us enjoying a coffee together and talking about life and family, even though we live on opposite sides of the country.…
Category: German Recipes
My Oma’s German Lemon Cake Recipe
Winter is citrus season, so the produce bins are overflowing with lemons. I love baking with citrus since the tart flavor adds a zip to the recipes, creating a nice balance with the sweetness. The best way to show it off? My Oma’s German Lemon Cake Recipe. I inherited the recipe from my mom, who got it from her mom.…
Spoonfuls of Germany Cookbook Review- German Cooking in an American Kitchen
Spoonfuls of Germany: German Regional Cuisine To me, the title of Nadia Hassani’s cookbook, “Spoonfuls of Germany”, has two meanings. When I think of food that you eat with a spoon, I imagine comfort foods, foods your mother or Oma would make to nourish you with love; foods that fill you up and keep you warm and safe. But…
German Rheinische Krapfen Recipe…. Fried Dough Treats!
One of my father’s favorite food memories is his mother’s German Krapfen recipe, which she would make every year on New Year’s Eve. These are Rheinische Öl Krapfen, which means they are a fried yeast dough filled with raisins… sort of like a donut, but they aren’t squishy soft (so don’t make these expecting them to taste like Krispy Kremes, Dunkin Donuts,…
How to Make a Rumtopf- A Delicious Way to Preserve Summer Fruits!
Sometimes, when we were kids, my cousins and I got to have boozy fruit on our pudding (those must have been days that Oma REALLY needed a bit of rest). The big stone crock would come up from the Keller, and when Oma opened it up we would peek inside to see the soaking fruits. mmmmmmmm. Germans don’t like…
Feuerzangenbowle Recipe and Where to Buy A Feuerzangenbowle Set
Nothing says Gemütlichkeit like a flaming drink! The German Feuerzangenbowle Set (literally, Fire Tongs Punch brings friends together. This traditional German mulled wine (Glühwein) has a flaming cone of sugar over it, slowly dripping the caramelized sugar into the warm wine for extra flavor. I fell hard for this drink while visiting the Christmas Markets in Germany last year. Whenever…
Easy Blitz Torte Recipe-Lightening Fast Cake with Cream and Fruit
The Blitz Torte recipe came to me from my Tante Anne. It looks impressive, but despite looking “fancy,” it’s actually not that difficult to make. Sweet, tart fruit and a whipped cream filling are sandwiched between two layers of cake topped with meringue and almonds. It’s perfect for a Kaffeeklatsch. And it certainly lives up to its name—it’s LIGHTENING FAST…
German Green Bean Soup/ Gruene Bohneneintopf -Easy Delicious Meal
I love a good Eintopf.. one pot meal.. and my favorite would have to be German Green Bean Soup or Gruene Bohneneintopf. This easy and delicious meal satisfies even the heartiest of appetites. It’s loaded with Green Beans, potatoes and even beef (and a little bacon). Along with a few slices of bread, it’s the perfect meal for cool nights.…