German egg salad with dill and pickle

Authentic German Egg Salad with Dill

A Taste of Tradition: German Egg Salad with Fresh Dill There’s something joyful about discovering fresh herbs during the colder months—particularly in November when an indoor farmers market presents you with aromatic bunches of dill. I couldn’t help but take two home, stashing one in the freezer for wintertime soups and stews, while allowing the other to inspire a traditional comfort: German Egg Salad. This … Continue reading Authentic German Egg Salad with Dill

Hildegard von Bingen nerve cookies

A 1000 year old Cookie recipe that calms your Nerves

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

German Cabbage soup

Healthy German Cabbage Soup for Detox

Who hasn’t heard of the wonderful magic associated with cabbage or the benefits of cabbage soup? Even if you you leave out the hamburger meat, you’ll find that the remaining ingredients still hold a lot of health benefits. A medical professional informed me that the vegetarian variation of cabbage soup serves as a detox on four different levels: the digestive system, lymphatic system, cardiovascular system, … Continue reading Healthy German Cabbage Soup for Detox

Creamy Tomato Soup from Scratch

The other day, I glanced at my kitchen counter and saw a cluster of tomatoes—dark, ripe, and soft to the touch. They were calling to be used, and I couldn’t resist. I had just boiled some chicken pieces earlier, so a pot of fresh broth was ready and waiting. With a craving for something cozy and nourishing, I decided to make a creamy Tomato Soup … Continue reading Creamy Tomato Soup from Scratch

Potato dumplings with gravy

Easy Recipe for traditional German Potato Dumplings

In the Bavaria of my childhood, Sundays felt ceremonial. The day began with church bells echoing across the village, followed by kitchens bustling to life. By late morning, the aroma of Schweinebraten — Pork Roast with crackling skin — mingled with simmering red cabbage and always included Potato Dumplings. Potato Dumplings – A Taste of Home, Tradition, and Sunday Comfort “Halb und halb,” meaning “half … Continue reading Easy Recipe for traditional German Potato Dumplings

Pumpkin soup Kürbis suppe

Creamy delicious Pumpkin Soup

The other day I was taking the dogs to the park. There I saw a Pumpkin Patch with a setup that was being used for family photo shoots. I went over and posed with my dogs. I picked up a pumpkin, and while driving back home I thought about some recipes and a Pumpkin soup came to mind For a creamy pumpkin soup I bought … Continue reading Creamy delicious Pumpkin Soup

German Semmelknoedel, bread dumplings with chanterelle sauce

Chanterelles (Pfifferlinge), a popular edible Mushroom

Chanterelles, or in German Pfifferlinge, are golden yellow mushrooms that are widespread in Europe and found on the menu late July to end of September. The Chanterelle has been a very popular edible mushroom since ancient times and is still in great demand today. The attractive appearance, fine taste and versatility are just a few of its advantages. It is undisputedly a seasonal harvest highlight … Continue reading Chanterelles (Pfifferlinge), a popular edible Mushroom