Christmas

Pineapple-Marzipan Cake (Ananas-Marzipankuchen)

December 15, 2015/0 Comments/in Baking, Christmas, Cuisine, Desserts, Festivities /by Oma

Ingredients for batter: 200 g (7 oz) of marzipan 175 g (6 oz) of margarine 175 g (6 oz) of sugar 3 eggs 1 package of Dr. Oetker vanilla sugar OR 3–5 drops of vanilla extract 300 g (10.5 oz) of all-purpose flour 3 leveled teaspoons of baking powder 227 g (8 oz) of canned […]

Apricot-Nut Cake (Aprikosen-Nuβkuchen)

December 15, 2015/0 Comments/in Baking, Christmas, Cuisine, Desserts, Festivities /by Oma

Ingredients for batter: 250 g (8.75 oz) of butter 200 g (7 oz) of sugar 1 package of Dr. Oetker vanilla sugar OR 3–5 drops of vanilla extract 4 eggs 3–5 drops of almond extract 300 g (10.5 oz) of all purpose flour 3 leveled teaspoons of baking powder 2-3 tablespoons of brandy 100 g […]

German Christmas traditions and celebrations for all to enjoy.

December 6, 2015/0 Comments/in Christmas, Festivities /by Oma

Christmas in Germany starts with the first of Advent (the fourth Sunday before Christmas) and ends on December 26th, which is the second Holiday of Christmas. In between, are different traditional celebrations and activities with deeper meanings beyond shopping sprees and gift giving. It is called “Vorweihnachtszeit” which means “The Pre-Season.” The highlight is Christmas […]

Five delicious German Christmas Cookie Recipes—all with quite a story.

December 6, 2015/0 Comments/in Christmas, Desserts, Festivities /by Oma

In Germany, Christmas cookies are almost as sacred as the holiday itself. The holiday baking season begins before the First of Advent, so that these tasty treats will be ready for consumption on that most anticipated day. The ladies of the house will carefully ration, hide, and monitor the cookies in tin boxes—making extra sure […]

Four appetizing butter spreads for your Christmas buffet.

December 6, 2015/0 Comments/in Appetizers, Christmas, Festivities, New Year's Eve /by Oma

Butter spreads are so easy to prepare and make. You can use them either as an appetizer or have them on the table to enrich your holiday meal. Complement these flavored spreads with a variety of crackers. Or, offer different types of breads—shaped into bite-sized portions with fun, seasonal cookie cutters. To add to the […]

Oma’s Amazing Shrimp Dip

December 6, 2015/0 Comments/in Appetizers, Christmas, New Year's Eve /by Oma

Ingredients: 1 can (305g - 10 ¾ oz) of Campbell’s Condensed Tomato Soup 1 (226g - 8 oz) package of Philadelphia Original Cream Cheese 1 pack of unflavored gelatine 1 cup of shrimp—cut in small pieces 1 cup of mayonnaise ¾ cup of chopped onions ¾ cup of chopped celery 10-12 drops of Tabasco sauce […]

Chocolate Roll Cake with Whipped Cream Filling (Schokoladenrolle)

December 6, 2015/1 Comment/in Christmas, Cuisine, Desserts, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day /by Oma

Ingredients: 4 egg whites 4 tablespoons of cold water 200 g (7 oz) of sugar 1 package of Dr. Oetker Vanilla Sugar (OR) 3-4 drops vanilla extract 4 egg yolks 60 g (3 oz) of flour 60 g (3 oz) of corn (OR) potato starch 1.5 teaspoons of baking powder 40 g (1.4 oz) of […]

The best Christmas books for children—according to Oma.

December 6, 2015/0 Comments/in Children, Christmas, Festivities /by Oma

This December, I’m starting a new campaign. I invite all families to turn off their TVs. Instead, take the time to reconnect with one another. Talk, decorate, bake, and if you have small children, read to them! The holidays are filled with magical moments—and some of my fondest memories are bundling up with our cups […]

Holiday Apple Punch - Apfelweinbowle

December 6, 2015/0 Comments/in Christmas, Festivities, New Year's Eve, Side Dishes, Thanksgiving /by Oma

Ingredients: 2 sticks of cinnamon 8 cloves ½ teaspoon of ground nutmeg Fresh peels from 2 oranges 1 tablespoon of honey 1/8 liter (½ cup) of fresh pressed lemon juice ¼ liter (1 cup) fresh pressed orange juice 3 bottles (á 355 mL -12 oz) of Woodchuck Hard Cider Granny Smith 3 bottles (á 355 […]

Fresh Homemade Eggnog