I don’t know about you, but for me, rhubarb is one of those edible plants that I rarely think about unless I happen upon a fresh, garden source. I don’t know why, but it never even crosses my mind to purchase it when I see it in the grocery store. Okay, well, maybe it’s because…
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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…
Let’s make Vanilla Sugar (Vanillezucker)
Ahh, vanilla. The smell of reminds me of warmth, simplicity and comfort. It’s a commonplace but highly valued ingredient in baking and any baker worth their salt is going to a good quality extract in their spice cabinet. However, in most of Europe they don’t use vanilla extract. In fact, it’s pretty much non-existent at…