The custom, the filling of the shoes in the night from the 5th to the 6th December or similar is based on the legend of the three virgins, who were gifted at night by St. Nicholas. This is mainly done in the Bavarian catholic regions, and the Christmas Child usually comes Christmas Eve with presents. Continue reading How Sankt Nikolaus became a beloved figure
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The Nuremberg or Nürnberger Lebkuchen manufacturers have always baked, not only for the needs of the Nuremberg residents, but also for long-distance trade. Nuremberg gingerbreads went “all over the world” on old trade routes and with them the good reputation Continue reading Authentic “Nürnberger Lebkuchen” (Gingerbread)
Glühwein is a hot spiced mulled red wine and part of the Christmas market like the gifts under the Christmas tree. The quality of the hot spiced wine at the Christmas market is usually not very good, I only drink it because I want to warm up when it’s cold. Continue reading Tasty Glühwein (hot mulled Red Wine)
I became a bread baking enthusiast a while back watching a video of a Bakery in NYC. The clip started: “It’s so easy, a four year old can do it”. I had to try, and I am hooked ever since. I have been trying different versions and researched baking techniques, and to my surprise, this Bread taste the closest I grew up with in Germany Continue reading Mein Bauernbrot, a no-knead German crusty Bread
Spekulatius, or Speculoos in English, is a thin crispy spice cookie made of seasoned shortcrust pastry in the form of figurative representations. The origin of the pastry is believed to have originated in Belgium and the Netherlands; but other regions such as the Lower Rhine or Westphalia also make some claims. In Dutch it is called Speculaas, in French as Spéculoos. The relief shape can … Continue reading Crispy German Spice Cookies, the Spekulatius
