Lebkuchen 2 Ways – The Joy of German Gingerbread

Nothing more quintessentially tastes of a German  Christmas than Lebkuchen – gorgeous chewy spicy biscuits covered in water icing or chocolate. The rise of Aldi and Lidl in the UK has made them popular here, but I have loved them since I lived in Germany as a child.  Normally I buy a bag or 2,…

Of Bicarb and Other Leavening Agents

The husband and I are mightily tired of having builders in the house now.  In fact we hope not to have to have builders in the house for quite a while, though I must make it clear to the Gods of Hubris that is not a wish,  just a statement.  In the last 6 months…