PAN DE MUERTO – BREAD OF THE DEAD

Hier geht's zur deutschen Version dieses Posts When we traveled for the first time to the Yucatan, I wanted (of course) to try some typical Mexican breads. The bakeries in Cancun and Tulum had beautiful displays, and we were very eager to purchase a selection of those pretty little breads and pastries.But what a disappointment! … Continue reading PAN DE MUERTO – BREAD OF THE DEAD →

SOUR CHERRY PIE – BIRTHDAY CAKE FOR MY LOVE

Hier geht's zur deutschen Version dieses Posts When I asked the best of all husbands what kind of cake he would like for his birthday I was pretty sure that he would wish Sachertorte, as usual (he always orders Wiener Schnitzel when we are in Germany, too.) But with an impish grin he retorted: "SOUR … Continue reading SOUR CHERRY PIE – BIRTHDAY CAKE FOR MY LOVE →

HONEY OATMEAL BREAD – BEES WOULD LOVE IT

Hier geht's zur deutschen Version dieses Posts (folgt noch)It's already October, and still warm and nice. The cats are mostly outside, and Ruffi The Ruffian, our big red tom cat, comes in only when he pleases - he is the only one who can't be bribed by food. Roamin' Ruffi, for once at home, resting in … Continue reading HONEY OATMEAL BREAD – BEES WOULD LOVE IT →

ROSE HIP LEVAIN – MADE FROM JAM!

Hier geht's zur deutschen Version dieses Posts (folgt noch)When I made my wonderful rose hip jam a month ago, temperatures were in the eighties, t-shirt weather for weeks, and we even used the air condition in our bedroom - in Maine!The glasses were sitting on the kitchen counter, waiting to be properly tagged before going … Continue reading ROSE HIP LEVAIN – MADE FROM JAM! →

LEINSAMENBROT – GERMAN FLAXSEED BREAD

Hier geht's zur deutschen Version dieses Posts. German breads are often made with a combination of three or more flours, and loaves with grains and seeds are, also, very popular.  Flaxseed breads are, therefore, one of the regulars in German bakery shelves.My Leinsamenbrot, made with bread flour, rye and whole wheat, is a hearty bread … Continue reading LEINSAMENBROT – GERMAN FLAXSEED BREAD →

VANILLA SPONGE CAKE – THE PERFECT PLUM COMPANION

 August did not start on a good foot - my husband broke his foot in July, and hobbled miserably on one leg and crutches for over six weeks.Not allowed to put the slightest weight on his foot (it was a tricky fracture that doesn't heal well) he spent a lot of time in bed, until … Continue reading VANILLA SPONGE CAKE – THE PERFECT PLUM COMPANION →

ROSE HIP JAM WITH RED WINE & APPLES

Hier geht's zur deutschen Version dieses Posts Bar Harbor's Shore Path is lined by Rosa rugosa bushes. A Japanese native, these wild roses were introduced to Europe and America, not only for their ornamental value, but because of their extreme salt tolerance and hardiness, helping to stabilize dunes and preventing erosion in coastal areas.Their flowers, … Continue reading ROSE HIP JAM WITH RED WINE & APPLES →

DAN LEPARD’S ALEHOUSE ROLLS

Hier geht's zur deutschen Version dieses Posts When I was a student, I traveled with my best friend, Andrea, through England, Cornwall and Wales. We didn't have a fixed itinerary, we just followed our nose to places we had read or heard about.We didn't stay in hotels (only once, and that was as dusty as … Continue reading DAN LEPARD’S ALEHOUSE ROLLS →

APRICOT-PLUM GALETTE – A CURE FOR "PIE ANXIETY"

Apricot-Plum Galette, juicy and tangyApricot-Plum Galette, a fruity, tangy dessert, was our Avid Bakers' Challenge for August. It came just right for these hot summer days.Abigail Dodge, author of "The Weekend Baker", calls a galette the "friendliest of all pies": ideal for people suffering from "pie anxiety". There is no double crust to deal with, … Continue reading APRICOT-PLUM GALETTE – A CURE FOR "PIE ANXIETY" →

CLASSIC FRUIT TART

Hier geht's zur deutschen Version dieses Posts A light, fruity dessert seems rather enticing, when temperatures reach almost 90 degrees.The blueberries, raspberries and blackberries in our garden are still green - (and the poor little strawberries get "slugged" before they are ripe), but the supermarket has now berries in good quality - not that watery … Continue reading CLASSIC FRUIT TART →