These banana crumble muffins are the perfect afternoon sweet treat for when you have a bunch of old bananas and you want something a bit...

Germany is known for their incredible large soft pretzels, known as 'Laugenbrezel,' and in the south, especially in Bavaria, people eat...

Bright and beautiful these cupcakes will stun your eyes and win over your hearts with their luscious blend of sweet and tart. Soft and...

Classy and elegant; this fruit tart features a buttery and flaky French Pâte Sucrée (sweet tart crust) and homemade pastry cream. Then it...

It's springtime here in Germany and strawberry season is in full bloom. The strawberries are local and bursting with flavor. I knew I had...

I have been dreaming about a beach vacation for months! All I want to do is lay on a beach, splash around in the ocean, build sandcastles...

A classic American combo: chocolate and peanut butter. If you are craving American comfort food then look no further. This elegant, yet...

This blueberry streusel coffee cake is like getting a great big old bear hug from your Grandma. It is warm and comforting and just puts a...

Comfort food meets elegance in these extreme macarons, which are filled with a chocolate whipped ganache, salted caramel sauce and topped...

Spring is in the air. The sun is shining, the coats are coming off and all I can think of are the beautiful flowers that will soon come...

Growing up as a kid, right outside of Chicago, I absolutely loved Purim. All my friends from school were Jewish and it was this one super...

This is my third post about Valentines Day and I wanted to end with an explosion of taste, elegance, and just a bit of playfulness. JUMP...

I secretly love donuts and when I was diagnosed with Celiac over 10 years ago, I cried knowing how much I would miss these soft, airy,...

Happy Valentine's Day! Nothing says love like the labor of decorated sugar cookies. Seriously decorating sugar cookies seems like such an...

In preparation for Valentines Day I thought I would combine two very popular baked goods into one tasty little bite. Red Velvet Macarons...

While not the absolute fanciest of desserts, chocolate glazed donuts are a comforting bite of childhood that any age can enjoy. These...

Elegant comfort food for any beginning baker. This dessert satisfies any sweet tooth and warm your soul with every bite. Sticky toffee...

Espresso Macarons filled with a dark chocolate whipped ganache topped with a sprinkle of coffee grinds. Raspberry Macarons filled with an...

Living in Germany as an American, it is important to continue my American traditions. Ever since I moved to Germany, 8 years ago, I have...