We really are in the middle of the holiday season now, so this weeks article has some recipes which will be enjoyed not only for Advent in Germany but also the Twelve Days of Christmas, until Epiphany:
GERMAN NUT COOKIE RECIPES
For anyone who likes nuts these are two quick, simple and delicious recipes.
Classics from "Oma's kitchen" they are amongst the favorites to be found on any dish of German "Weihnachtsplaetzchen", Christmas Cookies, but are also enjoyed at any time of the year.
HAZELNUT MACAROONS and ALMOND NUT COOKIES :
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art178985.asp
You will find quite a mixture of articles covering Germany's Advent and Weihnachten season, from food to fun, under Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Holiday Links
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Francine McKenna-Klein,
German Culture Editor
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