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Franzi Shelton
Jun 22, 20211 min read
Floral Sun Bread
Happy Solstice everyone! Our family is celebrating today with a floral sun bread breakfast (see the recipe below) and a nighttime bonfire...
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Franzi Shelton
May 30, 20211 min read
Mexican Hot Chocolate 'Sun Cake'
This moist and delicious chocolate cake surprises with hints of cinnamon and cayenne. Ingredients: 1 stick unsalted butter 0.5 cups dark...
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Franzi Shelton
May 30, 20211 min read
Whitsun Cake
I have a confession to make. Yesterday, I got tired of filling out paperwork and packing boxes, so I baked a delicious and decadent cake...
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Franzi Shelton
May 30, 20211 min read
Strawberry May Day Cake
A delicious and light strawberry cake for May Day. German Strawberry Cake: Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Use a stand mixer (or...
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Franzi Shelton
May 30, 20211 min read
Forager's Salad
Enjoy this nourishing and beautiful forager's salad. Forager’s Salad: Dandelion greens Nasturtium blossoms Shiitake mushrooms sautéed in...
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Franzi Shelton
May 30, 20211 min read
Caterpillar Bread Rolls
This bread roll caterpillar is super easy to make and the rolls are the perfect combination of sweet and savory. Oatmeal Caterpillar...
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Franzi Shelton
May 30, 20211 min read
Wild Boar Pie
Did you know that consuming game meats is good for the environment? Consuming abundant and sustainable game meats such as wild boar is a...
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Franzi Shelton
May 30, 20211 min read
Fossil Cookies
Have you ever heard about the Cambrian Explosion? These Burgess Shale cookies are a great addition to any earth science unit! Children...
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Franzi Shelton
May 30, 20211 min read
Hot Cross Buns
Hot cross buns! Hot cross buns! One a penny, two a penny, Hot cross buns! If you have no daughters, Give them to your sons One a penny,...
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Franzi Shelton
Dec 18, 20201 min read
Lussekatter
Lussekatter are Saffron buns from Sweden that are traditionally made on Santa Lucia day (December 13). Santa Lucia day celebrates the...
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Franzi Shelton
Nov 24, 20201 min read
Marzipan Hedgehog
This is a craft I remember vividly from my childhood in Germany. Marzipan hedgehogs are not only a delicious treat, but also an...
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Franzi Shelton
May 12, 20201 min read
Homemade Orange Liqueur
A fragrant orange liqueur for those hot summer nights! Also makes a beautiful housewarming gift. Ingredients: 1/2 organic orange 1/4 cup...
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Franzi Shelton
May 11, 20201 min read
Marble Cake
My mom used to make me this cake for my birthdays. Definitely a kids' favorite! Ingredients: 1.5 sticks of unsalted butter 3/4 cup cane...
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Franzi Shelton
May 4, 20201 min read
Biscuits à la Lavande
Our orange tree is currently blooming and its almost ambrosial smell is making me want to eat all things orange flavor. These lavender...
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Franzi Shelton
May 3, 20201 min read
The Orange Blossom
Serve this cocktail on a hot summer's (or spring's) night. Serves two people. Ingredients: 1 cup cold-pressed, unfiltered apple juice 1/4...
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Franzi Shelton
May 1, 20201 min read
Orange Amaretto Snickerdoodles
These Orange Disaronno Snickerdooles are so good and a fun twist on the popular original. Makes 20 cookies! Ingredients: 1 stick of...
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Franzi Shelton
Apr 30, 20201 min read
Vegetable "Pakoras" with an Avocado Mint Dipping Sauce
My take on vegetable pakoras served with an avocado mint dipping sauce make for an easy and delicious appetizer. Ingredients (vegetable...
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Franzi Shelton
Apr 27, 20202 min read
Apple Streusel with Rum Raisins
This Streusel recipe is an old German favorite with a little boozy twist. Ingredients: For the Filling: 4 large (or 5 small) Granny Smith...
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Franzi Shelton
Apr 20, 20202 min read
Cinnamon Harvest Tomato Soup
A cozy bowl of this tomato based soup has sweater weather written all over it! Enjoy with some hot apple cider and/or a loaf of farmers'...
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Franzi Shelton
Apr 19, 20202 min read
Vegetarian Mezze
Below are a collection of my own recipes for a small vegetarian Mezze feast! Mezze are small, tasty appetizers in parts of the Middle...
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