Signature Springerle

Signature Springerle

I’ve talked about our tradition of making Springerle Cookies for the Christmas holidays, but we also enjoy making these favorite cookies for other times of the year.  Valentine’s day is one of those times.  With hearts and flowers, a bit of red food...
Cabin Fever Time

Cabin Fever Time

January is Cabin Fever Month!  There hasn’t been much chance to shovel snow, but it’s always nice to sneak away, forget the phones, (and work) for a little R&R. Can’t you just close your eyes and picture yourself curled up in front of the fire with a...
Five Days of Holiday Traditions

Five Days of Holiday Traditions

Tradition #3 is Baking Springerle.  These traditional anise-flavored German Christmas cookies deserve their own spot on our list of holiday traditions.  On Warren’s mother’s side of the family they are the all-time favorite.  Gather the family and bring a container of...
Five Days of Christmas Traditions

Five Days of Christmas Traditions

Tradition #2  C is for Cookies!  That’s right there are a few cookie monsters that live      around here.  We’ve been enjoying baking (and eating) cookies as a family for a very long time.  I think every family has their traditions when it comes to the sweets.  I know...

Pumpkin Latte Coffee Cake

Every now and again, time is short and yet you need something delicious to round out the breakfast menu, or end a special brunch.  This recipe starts with a box mix to get the cake in the oven faster, but shhh, the guests don’t need to know.  I purchased my...