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The Return of the Christmas Cookies
From the traditional Lebkuchen and favourite Vanillekipferl to the classic Zimtsterne and addictive Pfeffernüsse, these treats are a mainstay in any German household during Christmas.
Into the Black Forest
I can see how the Black Forest Cake got its namesake. Dark chocolate that conjures a valley densely packed with pine trees, impenetrable in shadow. A ground blanketed deep with soft snow, not unlike wisps of fluffy cream. And cherries that resemble a cape in the captivating hue of red, right out of a Brother’s Grimm fairy tale.
The Christmas Cookie Chronicles
Trays and trays of cookies turning golden brown in the oven and then topped with colourful icing or dusted with vanilla-scented sugar. These tiny drops of dough would disappear as soon as they are baked.
Temperament of a Stollen
It was the kneading, proofing and baking of a very special Christmas goodie: the Dresdner Stollen. It’s a recipe that was passed down from mother to daughter, which makes it almost like a precious heirloom.
Birria needs no introduction. A tortilla bursting with succulent shredded goat meat dipped into a brick-red consommé laced with chiles and Mexican herbs. This Jalisco variant might not have cheese pulls but it carries a colourful story nonetheless.