I think babka is one of the things that almost everybody tried to make during lockdown this year. Well, even though stores and restaurants in New York City are still open, it still feels a bit like a second lockdown. Read More …
Until yesterday I wasn’t really sure if I’d be the Grinch or the happy elf this year. When I went grocery shopping in the evening, I could not pass by the odorous fir wreath and just had to buy one Read More …
Almond is one of my favorite flavors and scents ever. I have got almond everything. Shower gel, body lotion, face cream, candles, and food of course. Almond spread. Stollen. Marzipan. Raw almonds. Slivered almonds. Sliced almonds. Almond extract. If ever Read More …
The Christmas decoration is up. I wear one ugly Christmas sweater after another. (Ok, I own three. And an ugly Christmas T-shirt.) Alexa plays my favorite Christmas songs to me daily. I baked a lot of Christmas cookies last weekend. Read More …
Christmas Eve has finally arrived. For us Germans it is the most important of these holidays because we already receive our presents this evening. No patience to sleep and wait for another night, haha. I am in no rush today. Read More …