Born and grown up in Germany, I like explore the culture and cuisine of places in Europe. Once back home in my kitchen, I recreate the recipes from my travels. Besides globetrotting, my hobbies are baking (cooking), painting and glass mosaic art
During the first week of October 2023, my daughter Patricia and I spent five beautiful days in Oberammergau, nestled in the heart of the Bavarian Alps. The air was crisp, the leaves just beginning to turn, and the mountains wrapped us in their timeless embrace. On one particularly warm Saturday, with skies so blue they looked painted, I decided to try once more to reach … Continue reading To the Zugspitze with my daughter
Vienna has a way of slowing time. You enter a traditional coffee house, and the world softens — marble tables, dark wood paneling, waiters in crisp jackets, and the gentle clatter of silver spoons against porcelain cups. One chilly afternoon, I settled into a corner seat, watching the city pass by outside when a plate of warm Buchteln arrived at my table. They looked almost … Continue reading A Taste of Vienna: The Buchteln that followed me Home
Hildegard von Bingen was a German Benedictine nun who was a natural and medicinal scholar. According to Hildegard von Bingen ancient written recipe these cookies calm your Nerves
The spices strengthen the five senses: a clear vision, acute hearing, a fine taste, sense of smell and a sensitive touch Continue reading A 1000 year old Cookie recipe that calms your Nerves
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The approx. 3000 inhabitants of Buttenheim did not suspect for a long time that Levi Strauss originally came from there. Only a letter from America, which asked the then mayor in 1983 for information about the birthplace of the jeans inventor, triggered intensive research. An entry in the birth register of the Buttenheim Jewish community and an emigration certificate from the Bamberg State Archives finally proved that Levi Strauss spent his first 18 years of life in Buttenheim. Continue reading The town of Buttenheim has a legacy, the famous Levi Strauss
In our house, Christmas Eve isn’t complete without the comforting aroma of Schinkennudeln wafting through the kitchen. A family favorite full of flavor. It’s a simple dish—just noodles, eggs, bacon, and a few humble ingredients—but it carries the weight of tradition, laughter, and love. Every year, as the tree glows softly in the corner and carols play in the background, I make this dish for … Continue reading Schinkennudeln, a Family Favorite Full of Flavor
On the night of December 5th, my parents would fill our polished boots with small gifts such as chocolates, fruits, and nuts and leave them outside. The following day, Sankt Nikolaus—sometimes portrayed by a friend or neighbor in a bishop’s attire would arrive with treats in a bag. He was often accompanied by his helper Knecht Rupprecht or the frightening and hairy Krampus. Continue reading Sankt Nikolaus: A Bavarian Tradition and Tales
Bake super tasty walnut cookies – a delicious shortcrust pastry, a simple cookie recipe even for Beginners!
Baking cookies couldn’t be quicker or easier: My recipe for delicious walnut works with a little trick without cutting out. The cookie dough is simply rolled in little balls, placed in your hand and pressed with 3 fingers to make grooves. Awesome right? That works really well. Of course, the cookies taste really delicious, and if you like, with confectioner sugar sprinkled on top! Continue reading Melt in your mouth Walnut cookies with Chocolate Truffles
Vanilla Crescents are a real classic and one of the most popular Christmas cookies. In this recipe, the crescents are easy to make, and will melt in your mouth, just like my Oma and Mother made them Continue reading German Vanilla Crescents (Vanillakipferl)
