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
As I sit here pondering what to write about this German Plum Spelt Cake I’m watching the cold rain drizzle down and leave little glistening orbs at the end of every needle on the pine tree outside the window. Kitty, as per usual, is tucked up beside me, hell bent on stealing my warmth. IRead more
Down the street and around the corner is our 85 year old neighbour whose prune plum tree towers above the house and all the other fruit trees sprinkled around the backyard. Mom and I headed out in the heat of the afternoon with buckets and a box to scale the tree and pick ourselves sillyRead more