Pecans were not really available in our supermarkets for quite a while this year – unfortunately, that often happens lately with products that are sensitive to environmental changes. Luckily, the situation has improved somewhat, otherwise we would have had real...

Towards the end of each year, it’s quite common in many places to take a look back at the past twelve months… see what happened, and what may have changed compared to the previous year. We’re doing the same this...

Quark balls aka. Quark Fritters are a staple at almost every fair and street festival. Since these markets aren't open year-round, you sometimes have to take matters into your own hands when you're craving these little treats. If you have...

Stews are extremely popular here – and not just in fall and winter. They are usually quite easy to prepare and, in most cases, really delicious. A simple Green Split Pea Stew, as it is often served in the German...

They are a pretty popular snack you can buy in a supermarket – small, roasted pretzel pieces that are well seasoned and (unfortunately) really tasty. You can pick up a small bag of Honey Mustard Pretzel Bites when you do...

Vanilla crescent cookies are among our absolute favorite cookies and are actually the first Christmas cookies we bake every year. Simply snacking on them is great, but doing something else with them is even better (sometimes). This delicious Vanilla Crescent...