We were staying in our B&B in Ghent, Belgium, when we decided to take the train to Brugge. I saw travel videos before, but I wanted to see it for myself. There I tasted the world most famous Belgian Waffles Continue reading Belgian Waffles in Brugge: A Bite of Bliss
I became a hobby baker when there were no bakeries with fresh breads available; basically out of necessity. So every time I am in Germany, I do my bakery run in the morning, since there are at least two of them in walking distance. I noticed a distinct difference between bakeries, so I did some reading. I had figured out what makes the “Krume” or texture so different Continue reading German Bakeries and their Secret
This was Germany’s 70/80th party food. I remember when my older sisters had house parties, and these easy toast with ham, pineapple and cheese open faced sandwiches were a hit. Can be decorated with a cherry in the middle Continue reading “Toast Hawaii”, a 1980’s Party food
There’s something magical about the scent of cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom wafting through the house in the days leading up to Christmas. For me, that magic was always wrapped up in one beloved tradition: baking German Spekulatius cookies with my mother and sisters. Spekulatius, or Speculoos in English, is a thin crispy spice cookie made of seasoned shortcrust pastry in the form of figurative representations. … Continue reading Crispy German Spice Cookies, the Spekulatius
When in Germany, do like the Germans do; this is my mantra which I follow religiously. A German or “continental” type breakfast (Frühstück) is not eaten every day at home, mostly on special days like weekends and religious holidays. When most of the stores are closed, the bakeries remain open every day at 7 a.m. and are conveniently situated at nearly every street corner. As … Continue reading What to Expect at a German Breakfast (Frühstück)
