Henry’s guest post – Stollen

Posted by annerblood on December 31, 2013 · Leave a Comment 

Baking is a highlight for me during the Christmas holidays. Baking is not only appetizing, but it also brings back memories of past Christmases.  Sugar cookies and lebkuchen have been eaten during the holidays in my family for as long as I can remember, and I am sure well before I was born. Recently, as … Continue reading →

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Eggnog Cheesecake

Posted by ellenbkoopman on December 27, 2013 · Leave a Comment 

I’m very sorry for my absence from this space recently – life got in the way.  But I am back for a Christmas-y post of my own. As you may have read previously, my husband’s family celebrates Christmas Eve with a big dinner at a friend’s home.  For years, Andy has been tasked with providing … Continue reading →

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Dark Chocolate Cheesecake

Posted by ellenbkoopman on May 2, 2013 · Leave a Comment 

  Andy, my husband, and his family have an annual Christmas Eve dinner at a friend’s house.  Since he was a kid, Andy has been responsible for providing dessert for this dinner.  When I started to tag along, I happily joined in the fun. For Andy, nothing is worth doing if it’s not worth overdoing. … Continue reading →

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