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
A few days ago I found out that a friend’s breast cancer has re-appeared. It was a strange kind of conversation as I expected to be quite triggered since breast cancer is what took my Mom’s life, yet this friend had a very positive outlook, was sure she knew how and why it had re-appearedRead more
Last summer I would have never begun to attempt making this. Too daunting, too much work, too tricky. But since I started this blog in January I find myself drawn more and more to the kitchen, to get my hands in dough, to try new recipes, new techniques, new ways of being creative. It happenedRead more
Summer has finally arrived here on the Sunshine Coast! I am supremely grateful for all the rain “Junuary” brought for my garden, veggies, and rain barrel, but am happy to be able to have all the doors open wide and feel the breeze across my arms as I type. Everything seems to be ripening earlier this year,Read more