Vanillekipferl - Happy 4th of Advent

December 23, 2012
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Vanillekipferl are the only treat that can’t ever be missed on our Christmas cookie tray. They are known as one of the most popular Christmas cookies in Germany. Vanillekipferl are always crescent moon shaped and baked with ground almonds. I roast the almonds before grinding to intensify the flavor. After baking, the cookies are […]

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Spritzgebäck

December 16, 2012

Today is already the 3rd Advent and I am finally starting my Christmas baking. First up, Spritzgebäck, a very traditional German Christmas cookie. The dough gets shaped by pushing it through a cookie press, creating a cookie that is very fragile and buttery, with a tasty hint of lemon and vanilla. Hope you are […]

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Pumpkin Cookies with Browned Butter Frosting

October 19, 2012
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Fall break has arrived and that means it can get very busy in my kitchen. I have to share the space with my baking teens who are always searching for a new cookie recipe. These are the perfect fall cookie treat and were my daughter’s first baked goodie this week. Pumpkin cookies with browned […]

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Kale Frittata - A Healthy Breakfast Casserole

October 14, 2012
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I finally found the perfect source to purchase eggs, lucky me! A local friend of my daughter’s riding instructor has lots of chickens and way too many eggs for her and her husband to eat all by themselves. Their chickens are spoiled with an insulated chicken house and heating lamps, so they stay cozy […]

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Let’s grab the Sauerbraten and RUN!

October 5, 2012
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Snorkel check, sun dress check, passport check, Sauerbraten check, bathing suit check, Tickets …… what? Non available by high demand this morning? Ya, right. We woke up to the first snow this fall, which was exactly 6 days earlier than last year. Can you believe this? Don’t understand me wrong, I love the snow, […]

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Brown Sugar Cookies with Ginger

September 29, 2012
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There are lots of great cookie recipes out there, but some stand out from the crowd. These brown sugar cookies with ginger are one of the best with their crunchy outside and the chewy center. The little taste of cinnamon and ginger is just right, not too overwhelming. They were baked by my daughter […]

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Roasted Veggie Rice Bake

September 22, 2012
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While on the road back from another soccer game that lasted way past our usual dinner time, I feel happy. No dinner rush tonight, since a roasted veggie rice bake is awaiting us. A meal I could easily prepare ahead this afternoon. Earlier in the day I had time to roast zucchinis and eggplants, prepare […]

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Easy French Dessert - Gâteau Fondant Aux Poires - French Pear Tart

September 12, 2012
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No way, not this early, I am thinking, while still all bundled up in my cozy blankets, but I know time is ticking and I can hear noises; footsteps, running water, and draws being opened and closed. I jump out of bed and hurry into the kitchen. Luckily it is Mr. Rockies I find and […]

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Guestspeaker Alice Waters and Potato Zucchini Pancakes

September 7, 2012
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You are probably asking yourself what Alice Waters and my featured recipe for potato zucchini pancakes have in common, correct? Well, that is very easy since they both represent local, organic, sustainable and in season. Alice Waters spoke at the annual fundraiser for the CU Center for Women’s Health Research luncheon this week here in […]

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Foodie Heaven Portland and IFBC Round Up

September 3, 2012
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There could hardly have been a better place to hold the International Food Bloggers Conference (IFBC) than Foodie Heaven Portland. Viewing the city from the airplane felt a little bit like coming home. Luscious trees, vibrant green colors and the winding Columbia River drew me in before even having set foot on Oregon soil. City […]

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