Simple, easy, and delicious ideas for all sorts of breakfast recipes that will get your day started healthy and nourished.
It doesn’t get better than that: homemade cast-iron sourdough waffles. They are easy to make, delicious, and perfect for all your favorite toppings! Cast-iron sourdough waffles are not only so delicious, but they are also a great way to slow down. Waffles don’t necessarily stand out as a healthy food but by adding sourdough to…
Making cultured butter at home is not only easy but also quick. You will love this healthier butter with great taste! Even though I have been making butter for quite a while, I am now absolutely in love with cultured butter! In this post, I’ll share how to make it – you’ll be surprised by…
Brötchen are deliciously crusty bread rolls – a staple on German breakfast tables. By following my recipe and helpful tips, yours will taste just like the ones from a bakery! One of my fondest childhood memories is when I would go to the bakery with my dad on Saturday mornings to buy freshly baked German…
Panettone French Toast is the ultimate Christmas morning indulgence: rich, fluffy, and ready in minutes. Whether you’re looking for a new holiday breakfast tradition or simply a way to elevate French toast, this recipe delivers a decadent twist on the classic. Panettone is a light, airy, yeast-leavened Italian Christmas bread studded with dried fruit. It…
Discover just how simple it is to make German quark – such a versatile fresh cheese similar to ricotta or cottage cheese. We absolutely love making cultured dairy products, and quark is one of our favorites. Perhaps you’ve traveled to Germany and seen quark there, or maybe you’ve only heard of it. If you haven’t,…
Learn how you can easily slow down your kefir with this simple method. You will enjoy a new batch every 3 days. If you have been making it for a while you might wonder how you could slow down your kefir? A lot of people are a bit frustrated by the amount of kefir you…
In the fall, you’ll find these beautiful red rosehips on rose bushes. They make delicious and healthy rosehip jam. If you have never tasted rosehip jam, you are in for a treat! Growing up in Germany, we often had this bright red jam with its unique flavor. Since coming to the US, I have a…
Learn how you can easily make butter the old-fashioned way: hand-churning cream. I’ll also give you modern alternatives. Do you enjoy making and creating? Are you loving homemade foods more than store-bought? Do you enjoy butter, whether you slather it on everything or use it more sparingly? Let me show you how surprisingly simple and…
You will love this hearty whole grain sourdough bread! The recipe is super quick and easy to make, and you can also include additional grains or flours. In Germany, it is known as Vollkornbrot. I am so excited to share my family’s whole grain sourdough bread recipe with you. Over the decades, I have baked…
Learn how you can “upgrade” your morning cup of coffee with medicinal mushroom powder for added health benefits and deeper taste. Recently, a friend spent a few nights at our house. When I was getting ready and making my coffee in the morning, we were chatting in the kitchen. After watching me brew and blend,…