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A Simple Christmas Tale of Rustic Longings

December 24, 2019 by Sylvia Rose 1 Comment

This is a personal reflection on what Christmas was like growing up and how all I ever wanted was a simple Christmas.  In a consumer-driven world, getting back to basics is more important than ever…

snowy evergreen trees
Photo by Jeremy Gallman

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

First off, it’s December 24th. Usually, I’m in my kitchen, but today I’m in the country, celebrating Christmas in a rustic family cottage. This is the first time in years that the cottage has been opened for Christmas. It’s cold and we’re all bundled up in sweaters and slippers, huddling around a blazing fire. It’ll get colder when we go outside to go to church together, but it always feels warmer coming in from the cold. There’s good food, fine wine, and family all around. This is what it’s all about.

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Filed Under: Holidays, Old-Fashioned Skills Tagged With: Christmas, Holidays

The Best German Christmas Treats

December 10, 2019 by Sylvia Rose 12 Comments

German Christmas treats like lebkuchen and marzipan make excellent stocking stuffers. Served on a platter, they make it especially easy to surprise and delight guests with something special and sweet.

a plate of the best german christmas treats

THE BEST GERMAN CHRISTMAS TREATS: A ROUNDUP

Growing up, Christmas was always a special affair.

Christmas is that time of year where my German heritage really shines with old world traditions being passed on down the generations.

From the decor to the festivities on the 24th, one thing is always a given during the holidays, and that’s the German Christmas treats.

All of these treats are store bought and can be found at almost any German or European delicatessen this time of year.

One of my goals is to learn how to make all of these from scratch, but in the meantime, I will keep enjoying these once-a-year goodies.

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Filed Under: Holidays, THE COUNTER Tagged With: Christmas, German cuisine, Holidays, Treats

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