French Christmas log – Bûche de Noël

A Christmas log is the traditional dessert for the French Christmas meal on the 24th of December. It is a rolled sponge / Genoese sponge in the shape ... Read more!

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Bredalas Christmas Cookies – Bredalas de Noël

Bredalas are little Christmas cookies whose preparation date back to the Renaissance. This is probably one of the best known Alsatian traditions. The Bredalas (the spelling changes depending ... Read more!

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Chocolate Truffles – Truffes au chocolat

The French chocolate truffles (truffes au chocolat) are traditionally served around the Holiday season and are a delicious little treat covered with bitter cocoa. According to the legend, ... Read more!

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Linzer Torte – Tarte de Linz

The Linzer Torte (or Tarte de Linz in French) is originally an Austrian cake often prepared for Christmas and a favourite dessert prepared in Alsace. Its name derived from the ... Read more!

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Kugelhopf from Alsace: History, Legends and a Delicious Recipe

Kugelhopf, or kougelhopf as we say in France, is more than just a cake – it’s a little piece of history, tradition, and family life. In this article, ... Read more!

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