There’s something deeply comforting about recipes that unfold slowly, over weeks and months, gathering flavor and memory as they go. Rumtopf is one of those treasures—a German and Austrian dessert that’s as much a ritual as it is a recipe. Traditionally enjoyed around Christmas, Rumtopf is made by layering seasonal fruits with sugar and soaking them in strong Rum. The result is a boozy, fragrant … Continue reading Rumtopf: Layering Seasonal Fruits in Rum
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
This recipe for yeast and Nusszopf or nut braid is not only delicious at Easter, you can prepare the sweet delicacy all year round. You can make the juicy, buttery nut filling in the yeast loaf with different types of nuts, like Walnuts, pecans or hazelnuts. Continue reading Nusszopf, a Nut Braid that is an Easter tradition
Schweineohren, also called Palmiers or Prussiens, is a sweet French pastry that is made from puff pastry. They are usually filled with butter, sugar and sometimes cinnamon. Continue reading Crunchy sweet Palmiers (Schweineohren)
The other day I had a craving for Cinnamon rolls. It was raining and I didn’t feel like running to a store bakery. I happened to have Pecans and all the other ingredients at home, ever more reason to bake my own. Continue reading Pecan Cinnamon rolls or Nuss Zimt Schnecken
Crispy Streusel Crumbles is a tasty topping for my cakes and pastries. Just sprinkle the crumbs before baking and it will convert your baked goods into a special treat Below is a basic Streusel recipe. Leftovers can be kept in the fridge (or freezer) for future use. Ingredients: 2 1/3 cup all purpose flour 10 1/2 tbsp cold Butter 3/4 cup granulated Sugar The recipe … Continue reading Streusel or Crumbles for cakes and pastry
This has to be the fastest and easiest cookies I have ever baked. Just 4 ingredients, Nutella, flour, eggs and baking powder. No need for butter, there is Palm oil and Hazelnuts in Nutella. These cookies have a tender, melting texture, but slightly crisp when you bite into it. Continue reading Nutella Cookies made with a Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
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
