In this article, I invite you to travel to Speyer, Germany crossing the border just north of Strasbourg and heading northeast. After a 80 km (50 mi) journey, we ... Read more!
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In this article, I invite you to travel to Speyer, Germany crossing the border just north of Strasbourg and heading northeast. After a 80 km (50 mi) journey, we ... Read more!
Nancy holds a special place in my heart–it’s a city where I’ve walked the same streets that witnessed the historic Battle of Nancy, and where the echoes of ... Read more!
Chocolate Almond Bars are a delightful addition to your Christmas cookie platter. These buttery shortbread cookies are topped with slivered almonds, sandwiched with a subtle layer of fruity ... Read more!
Almond Chocolate Stars (étoiles amandes chocolat) are delightful holiday cookies that combine buttery dough, crunchy slivered almonds, and rich dark chocolate. Shaped like stars, these cookies are a ... Read more!
As a Frenchman currently living in Britain, I’ve tried pretty much every way to travel from England to France.Planes, trains, and ferries — you name it. I’ve spent ... Read more!
Chocolate Spirals (Spirales au Chocolat) are delightful Christmas cookies that enchant with their artistic appearance and exquisite taste. Made from a combination of vanilla and chocolate dough, these ... Read more!
Basler Läckerli (or Leckerli) are an essential part of Swiss and Alsatian Christmas traditions. These spiced cookies, with their chewy texture, sweet glaze, and rich flavours, have been ... Read more!
These festive checkerboard cookies (or Damiers, in French) are a delightful addition to any holiday table. Their elegant design, created by alternating vanilla and chocolate dough, makes them ... Read more!
Butterbredalas (or Butterbredeles) are traditional Christmas butter cookies, cherished in Alsace for their delicate texture and rich buttery flavour. These little delights are made with a fine shortbread dough, ... Read more!
Chocolate Kipferl, or crescent-shaped cookies, are a hallmark of festive baking in Alsace. These tender, crumbly crescents combine the rich flavours of butter, finely ground hazelnuts, and dark ... Read more!
Chocolate Spritzbredele cookies are a traditional Christmas treat from Metz and Alsace, celebrated for their fine, crisp texture and rich, buttery flavour. Made with a blend of butter, ... Read more!
Macarons sur Canapé (or Nutty Kisses on Shortbread) are delicious cookies on a shortbread base. They are an exquisite Christmas specialty, combining the richness of a tender shortbread ... Read more!
Butter Chocolate Medallions are a decadent twist on a festive classic. These buttery cookies boast a tender, crumbly texture with a rich chocolatey surprise in the centre. The ... Read more!
Helena Schnitten are delicate Christmas cookies that combine the richness of butter with the sweet allure of chocolate and sugar. Their unique texture comes from the perfect balance ... Read more!
Spritzgebäck, also known as Spritz Cookies, are a traditional biscuit or cookie of German and Alsatian-Mosellan origin, made from a rich shortcrust pastry. These cookies are characterized by ... Read more!
Cherry Butter Cookies are a true celebration of the holiday season’s flavours. Each delicately crafted cookie balances the buttery richness of the dough with the light texture of ... Read more!
Linzele (or Linzette) are delightful little Linzer Balls, inspired by the famous Linzer Torte, a traditional Austrian pastry. These cookies feature a tender, crumbly texture, thanks to a ... Read more!
French places often conjure images of the Eiffel Tower, lavender fields in Provence, or the sparkling shores of the French Riviera. But France has so much more to ... Read more!
Will you be visiting France this Christmas? Oh, it’s something special. You’ll love visiting each new locality, from sparkling city streets to cosy villages glowing with festive lights. ... Read more!
Many towns in the French Alps captivate with their unique blend of natural beauty, rich history, and vibrant culture. From quaint lakeside retreats to lively cities surrounded by ... Read more!
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