I was watching television the other day and happened on a show on the Dutch donuts. Now a few years ago I might have laughed at the silliness of it all. But not today. For one food is a cause of joy for me. It has saved me in this strange (but wonderful) foreign land. All over Read More »
Bitter Almond Cookie Cake soaked in Amaretto and Chocolate
So, I'm trying to explore the many wonderful Dutch treats on show at this time of the year. Sinterklaas (Saint Nicolas) just came and went and my lazy bum just wasn't ready with a good looking + delicious dessert. Now you get these amazing moist bitter almond cookies here. You Read More »
Chocolate Espresso Cupcakes
So, when it's 54°F or 12°C outside, raining cats and dogs, when it's really supposed to be a warm spring day, what do you do? And, it's also your nephew's 17th birthday, what do you do? AND, your baby girl has no school and invites a friend over. What the heck do you do? You Read More »