

Almond-Lemon Cake (low carb)
For this lemon and almond cake without flour, the description “juicy” doesn’t actually suffice at all. The gluten-free cake with ground almonds is extremely moist, also on the inside. Exactly how I love pound cake! Continue reading Almond-Lemon Cake (low carb)

“Storchentag” in the Black Forest
Haslach, a town in the Black Forest with 7000 people celebrates end of February the “Storchentag” (Day of the Stork). Children walk through town with white bags that is led by the “Storchenvater” the father of the stork. They call “Heraus, Heraus!” (get out). Customarily, the towns people throw sweets, fruits and pretzels out of their windows. Continue reading “Storchentag” in the Black Forest

Nussecken, a German Almond pastry
Nussecken, like the ones from the German bakery, combine three favorite layers: sweet nut mixture, a fine apricot or peach jam and a buttery shortcrust pastry. This Nussecken recipe proves how easy it is to make the pastry yourself. This small Almond pastry is a welcome change as an afternoon snack with your coffee. Continue reading Nussecken, a German Almond pastry

Flammkuchen or Tarte Flambée
Tarte flambée, as the French call it, is proof that good recipes don’t need tons of ingredients. But good ones! Tarte flambée is always on our table when we don’t really feel like cooking. This is done so quickly, that it does not require a long rise time or the cumbersome preparation of other ingredients. Continue reading Flammkuchen or Tarte Flambée

Beilstein, a Sleeping Beauty at the Moselle
The small village of Beilstein is located directly on the right bank of the Moselle and is also nicknamed the “Sleeping Beauty of the Moselle” due to its very well-preserved historic townscape Continue reading Beilstein, a Sleeping Beauty at the Moselle

St. Apollinaris, a church that looks like a castle
The Apollinaris Church is surrounded by monastery buildings and a beautiful garden with a wonderful view of the Rhine Continue reading St. Apollinaris, a church that looks like a castle

A German Cabbage Soup for your detox
Whenever I feel like Krautwickel or stuffed cabbage rolls, and don’t have the time, I am making a German Cabbage soup. Can be made without the meat for more health benefits and a whole body detox. It satisfies my cravings with little effort Continue reading A German Cabbage Soup for your detox

Historic Fingerhut or Thimble
I am looking forward to the Fingerhut museum near Creglingen in Germany. It is the only museum of this kind in the world to date. It is located 1 km outside of Creglingen, directly at the Romantic Road, between Bad Mergentheim and Rothenburg ob der Tauber Continue reading Historic Fingerhut or Thimble