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
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German Bee Sting Cake (Bienenstich)
This blog post feels like a strange one to share. Not because it isn’t delicious (it is!), but because the memory that will always be tied to my experience of this german bee sting cake is on the sombre side. You see, my Oma has been in and out of hospital (mostly in) for theRead more
Chocolate Hazelnut Spelt Cake with Lemon Whipped Cream
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
Spelt Streuselkuchen (Oma’s German Crumb Cake)
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
Apple Sponge Cake with Spelt Flour
I may have squealed a little when Carly asked me to write a guest blog post for Modern Hippie Housewife. I knew exactly what recipe I wanted to share: this delightfully fancy looking but oh so simple apple cake. This is a recipe that my Mom has been making since she was in her twentiesRead more