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An Advent Celebration

Daily devotionals for the four weeks of Advent

Dec 24, 2019
1 min

Zimsterne (German Cinnamon Star Cookies)

Zimsterne is one of the most popular and traditional parts of Christmas in Germany. Zimsterne, or 'cinnamon star' cookies are made almost e

Chocolate Lebkuchen (Gingerbread Cookies)

Yoshika Lowe

Dec 23, 2019
2 min

Chocolate Lebkuchen (Gingerbread Cookies)

Lebkuchen was invented by monks in Franconia, Germany in the 13th century. Lebkuchen bakers were recorded as early as 1296 in Ulm, and 1395

Syrian/Lebanese Baba Ghanouj (Eggplant Dip)

Yoshika Lowe

Dec 21, 2019
3 min

Syrian/Lebanese Baba Ghanouj (Eggplant Dip)

Baba ghanouj or baba ghanoush is a delicious Mediterranean appetizer made with fire roasted eggplants and tahini sauce. It is popular thro

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