Recipe: Oma’s Schwimmbadtorte | German Gooseberry Baiser Cake

by Katharina // April 13, 2015 // 8 Comments

I’m just gonna come out and say it: this is my favorite cake. Yes, favorite. I love it so much that I was tempted to put off making it, simply so I could keep looking forward to this entry. Why do... Continue reading →

Recent Bakes: An experiment in hazelnut macarons, and a pumpkin pie!

by Katharina // April 9, 2015 // No Comments

Hello hello! What’s this? It’s not Monday, you say! Well, I wanted to drop a wee mid-week entry to share some of my favorite recent bakes! Item 1: Hazelnut blackberry macarons! I experimented with using different nut flours for macarons, and thankfully... Continue reading →

Special Feature: Pastry in Germany (The Store and Bakery Edition)

by Katharina // April 6, 2015 // 8 Comments

Today I’m just gonna tell you about some impressions from my last trip to Germany! I adore learning about pastry culture in other countries, so I figure some of you may be interested in what the baking world is like... Continue reading →

Recent Bakes: A Classic Winnie the Pooh Baby Shower Crib Cake.

by Katharina // March 30, 2015 // 2 Comments

This weekend I got to make a baby shower cake for my good friend Heather! Honestly, I am always excited to bake for Heather, particularly since has a history of giving me a loose theme and allowing me to run with... Continue reading →

Recipe: Vacherin Baskets with Lemon Curd and Pomegranate

by Katharina // March 23, 2015 // 4 Comments

Vacherins are a simple, delicious dessert you don’t tend to see very often. Essentially, they are cute little meringue baskets. They tend to have this imperfect, homemade look about them that I think adds to their appeal. Common fillings include fruit,... Continue reading →