Aside from being very expensive, flavored coffee creamers tend to have a lot of unpronounceable ingredients. For some, this time of year is a fine time to flavor one’s coffee. It can be comforting on a cold day, or festive with friends and family over a holiday celebration. So what to do? Make your own! [...]
So today we are going to discuss exactly what you can place in your Rumtopf. This is a very easy lesson. You can place many fruits in there. These are the best candidates for a good Rumtopf (make sure fruits are pitted, cored, and with stems/leaves removed, if applicable): Pineapple (cut into large chunks) Cherries [...]
Rumtopf is a longstanding German tradition in which various fruits are collected and preserved in rum for months. As is the case with wines, this gets better with age if done properly. There are special pots that one can purchase to preserve and maintain the necessary conditions. Imagine my giddiness when I saw that one [...]
I’ve seen some people inquire as to what the gelatin mixture is that is placed over fruit on German tortes. It really isn’t that mysterious, and there are two ways you can achieve this at home. Your first option is to make it from scratch. The most difficult part is to continually mix and not [...]
The depth and breadth of products and services at Amazon never ceases to amaze me. While poking around their Grocery section, I found not just German grocery items, but German grocery items in bulk. I want to share a few things that I try to keep around the pantry when I get my hands on [...]
Item Amount Substitution allspice 1 tsp. 1/2 tsp. cinnamon plus 1/8 ground cloves baking powder 1 tsp. 1/4 tsp. baking soda plus 5/8 tsp. cream of tartar bread crumbs, dry 1/4 cup 1 slice bread bread crumbs, soft 1/2 cup 1 slice bread buttermilk 1 cup 1 cup plain yogurt chocolate, unsweetened 1 ounce 3 [...]
