Tag: Bread
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Pan De Muerto
The “bread of the dead” is a sweet, slightly orange-scented bread traditionally baked for Día de los Muertos in Mexico, the Day of the Dead, celebrated November 1 and 2. Soft, round, and often dusted with sugar, pan de muerto is decorated with small dough shapes that resemble bones and tears, symbolizing the cycle of…
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Easter weekend
Easter has always been my favorite holiday. In Germany, it’s more than just a day—it’s a season. A long weekend, signs of spring everywhere, decorated branches, painted eggs, and a shared sense of celebration. In New York, the lead-up is there—but only through marketing. Chocolate eggs, pastel packaging, and maybe a few half-hearted decorations. No…
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Tastes like home
And just like that, fall has arrived overnight, bringing with it cooler mornings, refreshing breezes, and longer evenings. It’s the perfect season for hearty meals and cozy nights at home. So, it was a delightful coincidence that I finally discovered a wonderfully moist and tangy 100% rye bread at a local farmers market. For those…
Josephine in New York City 