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
Earlier this month my Oma turned 92… 92! I can hardly believe it. Almost every year when I ask her what she would like me to bake for her birthday she requests this banana cream pie. It is her absolute favourite. Although, she threw me a curveball last year telling me to surprise her, whichRead 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
Most of the recipes I have posted here have been handed down through my Oma to my Mom to me. Not this one! š ThisĀ delicious traditional tourtiere pie is one my Mom did make every Christmas, however, it is originally a recipe from my grandmother (my Dad’s mom) who made it every year for myRead more