Tag: holidays

Christstollen – a German Christmas Classic

Christstollen – a German Christmas Classic

It’s still several weeks until the Holidays, and although I am not in a very festive mood just yet, I am already incredibly excited about all the baking and cooking! I have started to comb through my baking books thinking about what cookies to bake…

Happy Holidays … food tastes better when shared

Happy Holidays … food tastes better when shared

To me, food is much more than nutrition. When shared with others, it’s community, joy, celebration, laughter, and love. That’s what the holidays are all about. Spending time with your loved ones, gathering around a big dinner table, and sharing food and stories. I usually…

A word about superfoods … matcha gingerbread cookies

A word about superfoods … matcha gingerbread cookies

Açaí, chia seeds, matcha, turmeric, maca, spirulina, … there are so many superfoods that are supposed to make you feel the best version of yourself. Although I think that by following a balanced diet you should not need any supplements, I do like to incorporate…

Christmas cookies … almond biscotti

Christmas cookies … almond biscotti

There are a lot of exciting recipes for Christmas cookies, and I can’t decide which ones are my favorite. One of them is definitely traditional Italian biscotti (or cantuccini). The subtle taste of almonds and the crunchy texture make this an enjoyable cookie for the holiday season…