Sunday is National roast day

Which day of the week fits a nice roast better than a Sunday? Probably none. At least, Sundays in Germany are the epitome of a lazy, chill out day. All stores are closed. Even some restaurants. What is left to do is either spending the day outside for some activity or staying inside in the…

Christmas cookies: Zimtsterne

Christmas is coming closer, you should use this weekend to bake some delicious home-made cookies if you haven’t done so already or if your stock has disappeared in your family’s and friends’ sweet loving stomachs :) This week I felt like making a Christmas cookie recipe that you can find across Germany a lot. The…

Mango chutney

Are you still looking for some Christmas gifts and fancy a handmade solution? This mango chutney could be it then. When I found those gigantic mangos in the supermarket, I thought they would be good for something and so I tried to make my first own chutney and I wasn’t disappointed. The chili & ginger…

Christmas cookies: Dominos (Dominosteine)

I can’t help it but these days I get into an extreme Christmas cookie baking mood, can’t wait for Christmas! I am not sure if this originally is a German recipe but since I only know the German name for it, I assume so :) Enjoy this recipe, it’s easy to make.     Ingredients:…

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls

Christmas is coming closer and you’ve certainly already noticed the masses of Christmas cookies and chocolates that are on sale in the supermarkets. So far I managed well not to buy anything but the colder it gets outside, the more I feel like  having a coffee or a tea with something sweet in the afternoon!…