Ich bin ein Berliner! No, John F. Kennedy wasn’t actually saying he was a jelly doughnut but that phrase and the German pastry has become forever linked. It’s not really a bad thing because I’m sure that’s how many of you first heard about this delectable treat. In Germany, they go by many names but the most…
Desserts
Semolina Pudding (Griessbrei)
Do you have a childhood favourite dish that reminds you have your grandparents? Perhaps something special your Grandma or Grandpa would make for you when you came to visit? Well, this is mine. My Oma would always made this semolina pudding (Griessbrei) for me when she was making fish for lunch. I was the…
Rumtopf: Part Two (Blackberry Blueberry)
This post isn’t going out quite as early as planned. I hope you’ll forgive me! So, let’s get right down to berry business… more information about Rumtopfs and my Blackberry Blueberry Rumtopf recipe. Jump down to the Recipe. Go to the Rumtopf: Part One (Apricot) post. Other than wanting to enjoy just one or two fruits at a…
Rumtopf: Part One (Apricot)
Boozy Fruit. I just like that idea of delicious fruit drunk on rum and it’s basically what this recipe is all about. Okay, maybe it’s more about preserving the summer’s sweet bounty with sugar and strong alcohol for the upcoming winter months. Close enough, though, right? Jump ahead to the making of the Rumtopf The word “Rumtopf” translates…