Comments on: Christmas Traditions from Germany: German Christmas Sweets, Decorations, Markets and More

By: Cate, International Desserts Blog

Cate, International Desserts Blog — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 14:42:34 +0000

In reply to Maria. Christmas in Germany is the best, isn't it?

By: Maria

Maria — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 21:55:51 +0000

Great, very informative article. I’m an American living in Germany since 1992 and everything you said here rings true. Thanks for German Christmas in a nutshell!

By: Cate, International Desserts Blog

Cate, International Desserts Blog — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 21:51:24 +0000

In reply to Chris.

Thanks for reading, I’m glad you liked it! I’ve had cookies like what you described but, as you mentioned, they were called Moravian cookies (and I had them here in the US, not in Germany). I can’t think of the name of a German version off-hand…I’ll look through my cookbooks and if I find something I’ll let you know!

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 03:29:57 +0000

Loved the article. I am trying to find a recipe for a cookie our next door neighbor made.
They were extremely thin like the Moravian spice cookie but were flavored with anise. Our neighbor, Mrs. Derricks, was a German immigrant so I am assuming the cookies were of German origin. Any thoughts on a cookie like this? I make stollen, lebkuken , springerle every year. Thank you for all of your hard work and info.

By: Cate, International Desserts Blog

Cate, International Desserts Blog — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 01:40:32 +0000

In reply to Christine.

Update: I now have a German Rum Ball recipe (Rumkugeln) – they are delicious! https://www.internationaldessertsblog.com/easy-german-rum-balls-rumkugeln/

By: Cate, International Desserts Blog

Cate, International Desserts Blog — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 13:07:47 +0000

In reply to Kerry Seiwert. That's a good question! I'm sure your pyramid has a ton of memories attached to it. I'd try either a locally-owned hardware store, woodworking/furniture shop, toy shop or handyman service. Either someone might know how to fix it or they'll know of someone who could figure out how to fix it. Good luck!

By: Kerry Seiwert

Kerry Seiwert — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 03:35:19 +0000

I just found your site. I lived in Frankfurt am Main 30 years ago, and my (now!) husband bought me a pyramid. My cats have knocked it off the bookcase and it broke. Do you have any information about getting one repaired? I would be grateful to get a contact. Thank you!

By: Cate, International Desserts Blog

Cate, International Desserts Blog — Fri, 20 Dec 2019 14:12:50 +0000

In reply to Susann. Ohhh, I don't think I've tried either of those! *off to do some research* :)

By: Susann

Susann — Fri, 20 Dec 2019 02:19:24 +0000

One tasty treat in the north is Schmalzgebaeck or Mutzen!

By: Cate

Cate — Wed, 09 Jan 2019 13:26:37 +0000

In reply to Christine.

Hi Christine! Are you looking for a German cherry rum ball recipe? I looked through my German cookbooks and didn’t find anything. But searching online I found this recipe: https://lifecurrentsblog.com/boozy-black-forest-rum-balls/ You could try using oatmeal or farina instead of the vanilla wafers listed in the recipe. Let me know how they turn out! 🙂