Italian Aperol Spritz Recipe
The Aperol Spritz is an Italian staple of after-work drinks and is the perfect summer cocktail. Get the easy recipe to enjoy Italy at home. [continue reading]
Blog & Travel Tips
Lake Como, Italy Travel Tips
I was hesitant to visit Lake Como because of its popularity and thought it was probably over-hyped and crowded with tourists, but I was so wrong, and Lake Como became one of my favorite destinations. With charming towns, natural beauty, and a laid-back lake vibe, Lake Como is a dream destination. I’ll give you some travel tips about where to stay and how to get around.
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Vanillekipferl Recipe (German Crescent Cookies)
Vanillekipferl is a light, crumbly, almond shortbread cookie with a hint of vanilla, and it’s one of my favorite traditional German Christmas cookies. (They’re great any time of year, too.) [continue reading]
Candied Citrus Peel Recipe
Since we can’t travel to Germany this year and I can’t gorge on all of the Christmas market snacks, I’m making some of my German favorites at home. I just have to bring the Germany Christmas market to my kitchen!
I’m starting with candied citrus peel that I’ll use in a few upcoming recipes. [continue reading]
Sharlotka (Russian Apple Cake) Recipe
I accidentally bought far more apples than I needed and decided to use them to make Sharlotka (Russian apple cake). You probably have everything you need on hand in your pantry to make this tasty dessert. [continue reading]