Cinnamon Sugar can make a lot of dishes taste better. You can sprinkle it on top of your pancakes or use it to sweeten your fruit. I even love to use it as the finishing touch on some of my baked goods! Whatever you like to use it for, make sure you have some in your […]
How to use Vanilla Pods
For recipes flavoured with vanilla, the best flavour experience will be achieved by using vanilla pods. Using vanilla extract is cheaper and a bit more convenient when preparing your desserts or baked goods, but once you try using real vanilla pods, you will appreciate the difference. It provides a full flavour that will make you appreciate the taste […]
Strawberry Rhubarb Tea Cookies
I love wandering into tea stores. The delicious smells coming from the tea… It just puts me in the best mood, and it feels like home. The same thing happens when I am baking cookies, and my kitchen starts to smell good. If you can relate even a tiny bit, you need to try this […]
Checkered Cookies
Checkered Cookies are made with vanilla and chocolate cookie dough. They look great and are a fun experiment if you want to step up your cookie baking game! The Checkered Cookies are crunchy, have a full flavour and look cute. Before making these cookies, it is a good idea to check out my Tips for […]
Chocolate Pepernoten
Chocolate Pepernoten! Pepernoten on their own are a great cookie. The many spices in the pepernoten make them taste even better with some chocolate. Before making these cookies, it is a good idea to check out my [Tips for Making Cookies] article. This will help you make the perfect cookies and could fix some problems you might […]
Speculaasjes
Speculaas and almonds are so delicious together. Making these speculaasjes will put you on a taste trip to the Netherlands. The Dutch eat a lot of speculaasjes and will often ask their guests when having a cup of coffee or tea; ‘Speculaasje erbij?’, which means; ‘Would you like a speculaas cookie with that?’ Before making these […]
Tips for making Cookies
Do your cookies sometimes not turn out exactly how you had hoped? Don’t worry; here are some tips and tricks to make sure all your cookie-baking-adventures are successful! The tips and tricks in this article are based on the science behind baking and a lot of personal experience in the kitchen. If you are missing […]
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate Chip Cookies are a classic cookie and many people enjoy having one or two as a midnight snack with a glass of milk. This recipe gives you the perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies in only 20 minutes! Before making these cookies, it is a good idea to check out my Tips for Making Cookies. This will […]
Pepernoten
Pepernoten, or more accurately, kruidnoten! Pepernoten is a traditional Dutch holiday cookie. The name ‘kruidnoten’ translates to spiced nuts because of the many spices that are used in their preparation. Explore some Dutch traditions from the comfort of your own kitchen! Before making these cookies, it is a good idea to check out my [Tips for […]
Speculaas Chunks
Speculaas Spices can be used to make many traditional Dutch Treats. Speculaas Chunks are a larger cookie that is great with a cup of tea or just because the weather seems right for it. You will especially please almond-lovers with these cookies! Before making these cookies, it is a good idea to check out my […]