If you’re shopping for meaningful, affordable, and useful gifts, you’re in the right place! All of the items below are things I’ve purchased or received myself this year and have used and loved. I’ve even got some special discounts for you if you order through my links — take a look below! Contents1 Gift Idea …
Quark is a healthy, versatile, and super delicious soft cheese popular in Germany and other parts of Europe. Not only can you bake and cook with Quark (mmmm…German Cheesecake), you can eat it for breakfast, enjoy it as a healthy mid-day snack or turn it into a creamy dessert. Keep reading for my quick and …
Is a Universal Yums box worth it? Read my review of a box my family sent to us for our anniversary!
These German Gebrannte Mandeln (almonds roasted in cinnamon and sugar) taste just like what you’d find at a German Christmas Market! They’re quick and pretty easy to make on your stove at home. Whether you miss the German Christmas markets or just want to make something new, try these almonds. You’ll love them! When I …
You only need a few simple ingredients and 5 minutes to make this Caramel Apple Pie Filling Dump Cake!
My easy homemade crème frâiche recipe is effortless — all you need is milk, buttermilk, and a jar. After making crème frâiche at home you’ll never want to buy it again!
This 3-layer German Apple Streusel Cake is easy, beautiful, and absolutely delicious!
Got plums? Make German Pflaumenmus (German plum butter)! It’s super easy, an almost totally hands-off cooking process, and you can freeze any leftovers you have – if you have any left! When my friend Marliece (who lived in Germany the same year I did when we were high school students) shared photos of her German …
When I ask International Baking Club members about their biggest baking challenges, the topic of ingredients is always first to come up. Can I make recipes using ingredients I already have in my pantry? Do I need to buy a bunch of fancy or unfamiliar ingredients? Where can I find the ingredients I do need? …
Using simple pantry ingredients, this cake is easy to whip up for a spontaneous afternoon Kaffee und Kuchen!
You don’t need a lot of kitchen tools to make amazing international desserts, sweets, and snacks! But certain tools really do help you bake better. I’m more of a minimalist when it comes to kitchen tools and rarely buy anything that won’t get a lot of use. During the years I moved around a lot, …
If you love honey and almonds, you’ll swoon over German Bee Sting Cake (Bienenstich). This traditional German treat has two layers of yeast cake, a vanilla cream filling, and a crunchy gooey honey almond topping. If you’re looking for an easy authentic German dessert that will fly off your cake plate, this is it!
If you want to Christmas like a German this year, you’re in the right place! Whether you’re planning a trip to Germany at Christmastime, are interested in how Christmas is celebrated in Germany or want to incorporate German Christmas traditions, decorations, and recipes into your own celebrations at home, this is for you! Contents1 How …
Looking for a new homemade ice cream recipe that doesn’t require an ice cream maker? Want to kick your basic vanilla ice cream up a notch? Got some left over clotted cream? Try this easy no churn clotted cream ice cream recipe! If you want to go right to the clotted cream ice cream recipe …
If the awe-inspiring architecture, lush countryside, and historical intrigue of Italy aren’t enough to send you into sensory overload, the abundance of tasty classic Italian desserts in pasticceria windows will surely do you in. From expertly layered chocolate cakes to cream-filled pastries to boozy breads soaked in rum, searching for mouthwatering treats in Italy is …
Creamy, chocolatey, and full of toasted hazelnuts, this homemade Nutella is out of this world! You only need a handful of ingredients and 15 minutes to make this amazing chocolate hazelnut spread. Confession: I love Nutella. Nutella (chocolate hazelnut spread) used to be something I only ate in Germany but nowadays you can easily …
When it comes to cuisine, Switzerland may be best known for its cheese dishes fondue and raclette but there are plenty of sweet treats to tempt you, too. My husband’s aunt lives in Bern and on our many visits to her house we’ve always been served up the most amazing cakes. As well as aunty’s …
Warming, healthy, and easy, this delicious Lemon, Ginger and Mint Tea is the perfect solution to cold winter days. I started drinking tea when I moved to Germany as a teenager and quickly became a fan of all kinds of German tea. Especially German chamomile and peppermint on cold winter evenings. It seemed like everyone …
Mascarpone is a creamy Italian fresh cheese that is super easy to make at home using only 2 ingredients! Use in tiramisu, icing, whipped cream, tarts, pasta, and much more.
I’ve got two very simple and super tasty holiday treats for you! First up is Golden Syrup Chex Mix and then, for the chocolate lovers, Speculaas Spice Muddy Buddies. You can whip these up in just a few minutes and are perfect for holiday office parties, watching cheesy holiday movies on Netflix or for snacking …
German Rum Balls (Rumkugeln) are an easy and delicious Christmas favorite! You’ll definitely want to add these no-bake treats to this year’s Christmas celebration. These no-bake treats couldn’t be easier to make and are perfect to bring to holiday parties, to add to your cookie tray or for delicious post-dinner snacking. You can make chocolate …
Yes, you CAN make traditional, delicious German Stollen bread at home. My recipe & tutorial show you how, step-by-step.
Cake decorating is something that seems like it would be difficult to do but really isn’t. And it can be so much fun. As long as you have the right tools and some creativity, decorating your own cake can be easy. No more need to rely on grocery stores to provide special occasion cakes! I …
Since golden syrup is one of the IDB’s most popular recipes, I thought I’d share an easy dessert that uses golden syrup and is out of this world delicious: mini treacle tarts! These individual treacle tarts are two bites of buttery, lemony deliciousness. The slightly salty almond shortbread crust pairs well with the sweet filling. …
Looking for Christmas inspiration? Want to kick your baking up a notch? Check out these mouthwatering European Christmas favorites! They’re easy to make at home using items you probably already have in your pantry. Your friends and family will love these European Christmas cookies, cakes, pies, and other scrumptious treats!
I don’t make too many layer cakes these days but I do make one each year on my birthday (and my husband’s if he wants one). I dream up a flavor profile and then go search for recipes. This year, I craved apples and spice. The cake I made was SO incredibly good, I decided …
It’s just not Christmas without a big plate of cookies! Give one, two or all of these easy cookies a go this holiday season!
When you’re traveling, sometimes you want to carry everything in a backpack or travel purse. Other times, you’d rather keep certain items close to you, whether out of safety concerns or because you’d simply rather not carry a purse or bag. You could wear a money belt — but money belts can get bulky, make …
All over Colombia, there are unique sweets and desserts. Here are 10 of the best!
These 10 must-try Hungarian desserts and sweets will certainly leave you happy and satisfied.
Traditional British scones that are tender, soft, buttery, and SO good. Adjust them to your taste – basic plain scones, blueberry, pumpkin, lemon, cranberry, orange or chocolate chip for breakfast, lunch, a snack, tea or dessert! Click to get the recipe for these delicious and easy authentic English scones!
Christmas markets are a holiday staple in Germany, and one of the best reasons to visit in December. Here are 17 you’ve got to see!
After nearly 30 years of travel, I’ve come to realize that the best travel clothes are the ones you feel the most you in. For me, that means clothes that combine flexibility, comfort, and style. I’m not super fashion conscious but I do like to balance fashion with comfort. And since I almost always …
An easy and delicious no bake Estonian Cookie Cake with chocolate and strawberry, perfect for summer!
One thing I always look forward to when I go to Germany? Cake! Germany has the best cakes. So many different and while I prefer some over others, they’re all basically delicious. And different from many of the cakes that are typical in the US. So I thought I’d share some cakes with you …
Germany has some of the BEST desserts and sweet treats! When I lived there I enjoyed many of them, and now I make them at home in the US. There’s no need to wait until you can visit Germany…you can make them at home, too! Each of the German desserts below are not only delicious …
These are some of the best German pastries to try when you visit Germany!
Since making my first paletas a couple summers ago, I’ve been experimenting with turning some of my favorite desserts and sweets into delicious ice pops. Here are four of my new favorites!
These easy German Hazelnut Cookies are delightfully light, buttery cookies packed with flavorful chopped hazelnuts. I always associate cookies with Christmas in Germany. The first year I lived in Hamburg, my German host mom made all kinds of delicious holiday cookies. I was always so happy when she’d bring out a selection of traditional German …
10 authentic and traditional German desserts you must try while traveling in Germany. You can also make these easy classic recipes at home!