These authentic Bratkartoffeln, or German fried potatoes, are the ultimate comfort food! Crispy on the outside, soft and tender on the inside, this easy recipe makes a delicious side for breakfast or dinner. Bratkartoffeln A classic dish in Germany, Bratkartoffeln are slices of potato that are pan-fried until they achieve a crispy exterior. They’re delicious…
These soft sourdough pretzels are not only easy to make but they are everything you want from an authentic German pretzel. Whether you are just looking for a good sourdough pretzel recipe or trying to change up your soft pretzels, you are in for a treat! Growing up in Germany, we ate pretzels often. The…
If you’ve ever gone to the effort of milling your own grain and creating a sourdough starter from scratch, the last thing you want is to watch your beautiful, crusty bread go moldy in a plastic bag – or rock-hard on the counter. After years of baking in my own kitchen, I have been using…
This sourdough Irish soda bread recipe is so easy to make. You will love the deeper taste and moist but light texture! Looking for a delicious soda bread to enjoy at home? Then you have to try this easy recipe for Sourdough Irish Soda Bread! Get ready to savor the perfect combination of sourdough and…
In this post, I explain how to store sourdough bread to keep it fresh for as long as possible. Here are 9 EASY ways for you to keep your homemade sourdough from going stale so quickly! How to Store Sourdough If you have ever baked bread at home, you should know how to store it…
You will love this easy and versatile tallow balm recipe. Healing and nourishing, it will become your new favorite skincare product! Tallow balm is a simple yet effective skincare product that people have been using for centuries to moisturize and nourish the skin. As an urban homesteader, I always need something soothing and nourishing for…
You will love this delicious split pea soup. This German comfort food is hearty, healthy, and inexpensive to make! If you’re looking for a hearty and satisfying soup that’s both delicious and nutritious, look no further than German split pea soup! Growing up in Germany, I remember this soup mostly from county fairs, horse shows,…
This step-by-step tutorial teaches you how to sew a reversible cross-back apron. Just pick your 2 favorite fabrics and start sewing! Have you been wanting to make a reversible apron? Well, for a long time, I had been wanting to make one myself. With my super popular cross-over apron, I thought it would be so…
If you are new to sourdough or have been frustrated by it, you might like to learn about these 9 sourdough secrets and myths. In this article, I am sharing my top 9 sourdough secrets and myths that might keep you from enjoying sourdough and baking better breads. Some of what I am going to…
This Hungarian beef goulash is so easy to make with very simple ingredients. You will love this hearty winter comfort food. As a kid growing up in German, Hungarian beef goulash was one of my favorite meals. I would actually ask my mom to make it often. I do remember that she would also call…