While certainly not a German recipe or even German inspired, these trail mix rice krispie bars (or “Rolf’s Nut Bars” as my Oma calls them) are one of those treats she always had on hand when I came to visit. A recipe originally from her friend Rolf, I recently rediscovered it in my pile ofRead more
January 29th would have been my Mom’s 66th birthday. Earlier this week, when I sat down with a few minutes to spare before my little girl woke from her nap, I stared out the window wondering what I would write here. Memories took me back to the year she passed, then forward again as IRead more
Somehow it has been almost a year since I have posted here. Time slipped away quickly and quietly as I watched my daughter grow and change into a quick toddler full of mischief. I’ve spent countless hours playing and digging and making wonderful messes with her (a tricky thing for this here Virgo). We’ve doneRead more
The last 10 months have been the hardest of my life. Becoming a Mom was an initiation I felt ready for, yet looking back I really had no idea what I was getting myself into. Little did I know that my heart was going to expand so much I thought it would burst out ofRead more
Whew does it ever feel good to be back! It’s been a long 10 months since I posted anything here. Becoming a Mom last year completely changed my life. It has been one of the most amazing and rewarding experiences I’ve ever had, but my patience has been tested at every turn and a blindinglyRead more
The sign of a great recipe is one that gets passed along from friend to friend to friend right? This one for whole grain spelt fruit and nut crackers is my take on a recipe called “Abbey’s Crackers” that a friend passed to one my Oma’s neighbours, who passed it my Oma, who passed itRead more
Easter feels very different this year. Quiet. Isolated. Just me and the hubby (and baby bump) taking our time this morning with a cup of coffee and a slice of spelt streuselkuchen. I dunk my piece deep into my coffee cup and take a bite. The flavours mingle in my mouth and the memories comeRead more
How is everyone doing out there? I hope you’re all taking care of yourselves and each other and most importantly being kind to one another. 🙂 Being isolated has been fairly easy so far. It helps that I’m a homebody by nature, but keeping the little one growing inside me safe is also a noRead more
It’s a weird world out there these days… last week when I saved Francesca (my rye sourdough starter) from the depths of my fridge to revive her, everything still felt relatively normal. This week there is a very different charge in the air. Everyone feels wary of each other, the lone neighbour we might seeRead more
March is here and with it comes Spring teasing us with crocuses opening their vibrant blooms to the sun, buds on my apple tree starting to fatten and… my Dad’s birthday! This year is a big one as he is turning the big ol’ 65. However, I must say he sure is looking sharp theseRead more
It was over two years ago that I last attempted to put these Cheddar, Chive and Herb Spelt Scones up here. Where does the time go?! For who knows what reason (probably me thinking the photos weren’t good enough) they never made it. Well, today is the day… because… baby wanted them. Yep you readRead more