Going vegan has surprisingly been a very easy transition. Who would know better than I, the morning coffee breakfast queen. I adored starting my day with a nice cup of java with cream, fresh sliced …

Quite possibly, one of my favorite breads!  For my family, this bread is special because it’s unlike our normal daily bread.  As you’ve read from previous posts, we like the darker breads made with Ruchmehl …

Source: Emma crazy for unicorns: 2018 Edible unicorns were inspired by none other than our resident unicorn lover. I happen to have a unicorn fanatic in the family. When she was given a unicorn cup …

Source: friend; cir. 2011 Braided bread (Easter bread) or Zopf The braided bread (Easter bread) recipe is known as Zopf in Switzerland. Callahan bread is what we often call it in the U.S. The way …

It seems like a lot of effort to make these lovely cookies for a particular bad little boy in the family, but this was indeed the case for these Spitzbub cookies. Loosely translated from Swiss-German …

Source:  Nestle Toll House  Cir:  1930’s Fresh Chocolate Chip Cookies Is there anything better than fresh chocolate chip cookies, fresh out of the oven? I challenge you to find something as satisfying as ooey-gooey chocolate …

Source:  sister-in-law (Beerli) cir.  2000’s Biscuit Roll with Whip Cream and Fresh Fruit My sister-in-law in Switzerland made this biscuit roll with whip cream and fresh fruit and brought it over to my house. My …

Source:  An evolution over the years, from mom. cir. 1980’s The heat from the summer tends to lend itself as the inspiration for our zucchini muffins. Muffins, breads, fritters, you know the theme her and …

Source:  Ina Garten’s “Cooking for Jeffrey” Bourbon Honey Cake The Bourbon Honey cake is a special and lovely bake. This cake is large, and full of warmth and spices. In addition to that, it’s quite …

Inspiration comes in many forms… My day in Kanton Glarus proved to be inspirational one indeed. Glarus is the smallest Kanton in Switzerland and is nestled in-between the Glärnisch ridge. It has a rich history …

Source: Adapted from the cookbook, “Martha Stewart’s Easy Entertaining”, cir. 1992 Thelma’s Coconut Cake Coconut cake is a delicious variation from the traditional white on white cake. This is a wonderful recipe I adapted from …

Source:  Internet:  Circ.  2010 Cupcakes are a delicious bit of American pop-culture which began somewhere around the turn of the 19th century. I think it’s safe to say, cupcakes are a staple in American baking. …

Source:  Swiss Cookbook 1950’s The Vully Cream pie The Vully Cream pie is delicious, light and very french in flavor. This recipe, though not a heritage recipe in my family, is an original from the …

Source:  Beerli Family,  cir. 1970’s. Childhood cake For over 25 years my husband and I married in California. He brought to our marriage many things, kitchen talents wasn’t one of them. However, he did bring …