Summer is the perfect time for galettes. They are super easy to prepare and with all the fruits and berries in summer you got so many options. This one here is made with loads of fresh cherries and to make it look fun, it got the shape of a little star – hence the name Cherry Star Galette. Something different for a change ;) I could have also made a rectangle, but a star just looks better in this case ;P
In German, there is not really a 100% suitable translation for the word “pie” – is it a cake, something like a tart? Well… not quite, right? Of course, pies exist within the category of cakes, but they are a bit more special I’d say. I guess it took a while, but by now everyone here understands what you mean when you talk about pie. Unless you are a group of German mathematics… they might think of something else first ;P Anyway. I got a pie for you! A delicious Buttermilk Pie!
The end of the month is almost here. That means it’s time for another “Bake Together – The Baking Surprise” with Andrea from Zimtkeks & Apfeltarte. This month is all about “autumn pies”. I mean autumn is here. Seems quite logic to make pies that are fall themed, right? ;P The chances we gonna take the same route are quite slim this time I guess. There are so many pies you can make… so I am really excited to see what Andrea did this time. I decided to bake this veeeery delicious Damson Plum Pie here. If you like damson plums and simple cakes like a Plum Tray Bake you probably love this pie here ;)
Rhubarb has been one of my favorites for ages when it comes to baking. These red and green stalks are just great for all kinds of bakes. The flavor of rhubarb isn’t necessarily something everybody likes, but I really love this sweet and sour combination. With this little “Best of Rhubarb” list I would like to show you all the things you can do with this veggie – besides a simple rhubarb compote and rhubarb cakes there is a lot more deliciousness waiting for you! ;)
Sweet potatoes made it to Germany quite some time ago – there’s hardly a burger place that does not offer sweet potato fries these days. I like them a lot and most of the time I prefer them over regular french fries… if deep-fried properly ;) However, I have the feeling that sweet potatoes did not make it much further – sweet desserts and bakes with sweet potatoes are still not common here. Americans do much more with these veggies. This classic Sweet Potato Pie is a good example of that – sweet and very delicious.
Christmas is getting closer day by day… tomorrow is the last Sunday before Christmas aka. Advent Sunday. It’s the same every year – as soon as December arrives time passes much quicker and then suddenly Christmas is here ;) Fortunately, I am still happy with all the Christmas stuff that is all around us… you might want to ask me again a day before Christmas if that is still the case. Anyway. Something you can do before, on the day, or after Christmas: a delicious Apple Cranberry Pie! One of my favorite bakes during winter.
I love my job, but in between I love to bake and try new things in the kitchen. A lot of my friends and colleagues encourage me to bake - for a very simple reason: they get the leftovers - and it seems they like it most of the time ;) 
