Bethmaennchen – Christmas Cookies from Frankfurt

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Bethmaennchen are German cookies made from Marzipan, almond flour, powdered sugar and rosewater. The name comes from the family Simon Moritz von Bethmann in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. A legend says that the famous Parisian pastry chef Jean Jacques Gautenier developed the recipe at the…

The Weckman Season

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In many parts of Germany the Weckman season starts with St. Martin’s Day.  What is a “Weckman” you may ask? It’s a figure that is made out of yeast bread with raisin eyes and a smile and/or a clay pipe. Bakeries make them starting…

5 Best Bakeries in Vienna, Austria

Are you planning a trip to Vienna, the capital of Austria? If so you have to make sure to visit the local bakeries because you will not get anything comparable in America. The bakery products are outstanding and are based on traditional recipes and…

Authentic German Pfeffernusse Recipe for the Holidays

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This is an authentic German Pfeffernusse recipe as you would find in Germany. German Pfeffernusse are traditional Christmas cookies and very popular. You can find them in any bakery or supermarket in Germany. Get some German tradition into your home with this recipe. The…

German Terrace Cookies for Christmas

The German terrace cookies for Christmas are layered cookies hence the name, like a “terrace”. It’s a simple short crust dough and you need 3 different matching sizes of cookie cutters. They stick together by using jam. It’s a classic German Christmas cookies –…

Halloween Recipes: Bloody Hands

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It is time for great Halloween recipes like the Bloody hands recipe. It is an original German recipe but it is easy to make. You find all ingredients for the German Halloween recipes on LoveGermanfood.com, Amazon or in your local super market. This is…

German Lebkuchen Bites For Holidays and Christmas

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In Germany there is no Christmas without Lebkuchen.  The German Lebkuchen Bites are an alternative to the the regular gingerbread cookies. Important is the Lebkuchen spice – that is a must add, like in the USA you add these specific spices to a pumpkin…

German Walnut Hearts Christmas Cookies

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These German Walnut Hearts Christmas Cookies are a must bake for the holidays and Christmas. They contain walnuts, marzipan and are glazed with chocolate. These cookies are very easy to make and no special ingredients are needed. But it takes a while to make…