Crusts:  officially denoted as “the tough outer layer, a hardened layer or coating, or a deposit on layer of something soft”  followed by the listing of several synonyms that include but are not limited to:  …

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:  Francois Payard’s Chocolate Epiphany about 2008 If you love walnuts, chocolate, and sugar, then I think this Flourless Chocolate Walnut Cookie is the cookie for you! The highlights of this cookie are that it’s …

Source:  Beerli Family cir. 2000 Poppyseed cake with Lemon zest Before we get into the poppyseed cake with lemon zest let look at the history. The poppy seed has a long, dark history that is …

New and improved It’s hard to believe we’ve been making this Banana Nut Loaf bread style dessert since it was popularized in the 1930’s in America. It regained popularity with the trend of home-baking in …

Lemon Curd Poppy Seed Crown … yes, a long name, but what a wonderfully delicious, and memorable discovery. I found this in our local Swiss paper.  I seem to notice great recipes and put them …

Source: Marcel; cir.1990 Zwetschgenkuchen End of summer is the usual time for this delicious cake. It’s made from one type of plum, known as the Italian Plum, or the Zwetschgen. It’s a very popular German …

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 …

Easter cookies are as good of an idea as Christmas cookies.  My daughter decided she wanted to make some for her friends before the last day of school, before the holiday.  She whipped up a …