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I have been putting off making a website for as long as possible. These days an author needs an internet presence, ideally website and social media. My tech skills are not as good as they need to be so I find myself on another journey!

Vanillekipferl are delicate vanilla crescent biscuits with a buttery, nutty flavor.

Zimtsterne are almond and cinnamon biscuits cut into festive star shapes. Ingredients* 250g ground almonds * 200g powdered sugar * 2 egg whites * 1 tsp ground cinnamon * A pinch of salt Instructions1. Preheat your oven to 140°C (285°F). 2. In a bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form. 3. Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue whisking until glossy. 4. Fold in the ground almonds, cinnamon, and salt to form a dough. 5. Roll out the dough and cut into star shape

Lebkuchen are warmly spiced German gingerbread cookies, perfect for festive sharing. Ingredients* 250g honey * 100g brown sugar * 1 tsp ground cinnamon * 1 tsp ground cloves * 1 tsp ground ginger * 500g all-purpose flour * 1 tsp baking powder * 1 egg * Chopped nuts, optional Instructions1. In a saucepan, heat the honey and brown sugar until melted. Let it cool. 2. In a bowl, combine the spices, flour, and baking powder. 3. Add the cooled honey mixture and egg to the dry ingre

My mother was German and my father English. Growing up we celebrated on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, blending two sets of traditions. Historically, in Germany, each state had their own biscuit recipes, over the years my mother collected them and at Christmas would make them and share them with family and friends as was her custom. When she passed away, I thought it a good tradition to carry on.

In the world of literature, the connection between authors and readers is vital. Caroline, a passionate writer, has dedicated her craft to creating stories that resonate with her audience. But what truly makes her work shine is the feedback she receives from her readers. This blog post invites you to join our community and share your thoughts on Caroline's books. Your insights can help shape her future works and foster a deeper connection within our literary family.