Making elderflower syrup at home is very easy to do, and you’ll love its delicate floral essence and flavor. I’ll show you how to use elderberry flowers to make the simple syrup. It’s fantastic in drinks, desserts, and even savory dishes! Every spring, I am excited to make a new batch of elderflower syrup! The edible…
You will love this slightly tangy, chewy sourdough focaccia recipe that is super easy to make and so delicious! This sourdough focaccia is a delicious twist on an Italian classic. It has the same pillowy texture and irresistible aroma. However, by fermenting the dough for some hours you will get a harmonious blend of tanginess…
This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. You can read my full disclosure. You will love this classic German pasta salad. Super quick to make, this is the perfect side for your picnic, barbecue, or next potluck! Who doesn’t love a good ol’ creamy German pasta…
Elderberry jam is a delicious condiment with irresistible flavors! Full of antioxidants, this simple fruit spread is so easy to make at home! Every fall growing up in Germany, my family would head out to pick wild elderberries. My grandma and mom made jam and juice from every cluster we brought home, and that seasonal…
This is the ultimate guide on how you can easily make a traditional German breakfast or Frühstück right in your home! Even though I have lived in the US for over 25 years, I love cultivating my German culture and hanging on to old traditions. One of them is celebrating our Sunday morning breakfast, German…
17 easy ways and tips for making your homemade sourdough bread less (or more) sour while still preserving its delicious tangy flavor. I often get asked how to make sourdough less sour. Or if you are like some people, you might like your bread to have a more sour taste. I personally like my bread…
This German hazelnut cake is so moist, delicious, and full of nutty flavors. You will love this easy and flexible recipe. This hazelnut cake is moist and full of nutty flavors. While hazelnuts may not be that common in the US, it is well worth trying to find them (more on that below). Perfect as…
I’m bold and proud to say this is the only Streuselkuchen recipe you’ll ever need: easy, quick, and ridiculously delicious. Whether paired with a hot cup of coffee, served for breakfast, or enjoyed as dessert, this German crumb cake is always a hit. Summer is my favorite time to make fruit cakes. While I sometimes go for…
Is there mold on your sourdough starter? I’ll show you how to prevent it, and effective ways to revive that bad sourdough starter. This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission when you buy something, but at no extra cost to you. You can read my full disclosure for more details. Nothing is…
With these delicious recipes, you will never again throw out stale bread. Here are my favorite 9+ ways to use it up! Have you ever wondered what to do with stale bread? Even though or especially since you had tried everything to keep your bread fresh? Then you need to check out all my stale…