Homemade Glühwein bottled in a swing-top glass bottle, decorated with a blue ribbon and a handwritten gift tag that reads “Happy Holidays !"
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How to Make Simple, Homemade Glühwein (German Mulled Wine)

ByEva

There’s nothing quite like the comforting aroma of Glühwein (German mulled wine) wafting through the kitchen to bring in the holiday season. This warm, spiced wine is a staple at Christmas markets across Germany—and now, it’s a cherished tradition in our home too. My recipe is simple, flexible, and easy to scale—perfect for a cozy…

Candied almonds spread out on a parchment-lined tray, coated in a golden-brown crystallized sugar glaze, cooling and ready to enjoy.
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Candied Almonds(Gebrannte Mandeln): A Taste of Christmas

ByEva

Growing up in Germany, some of my fondest childhood memories are of visiting the Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas market). The air was filled with the warm, spicy-sweet aroma of Gebrannte Mandeln (candied almonds), and I’d munch on them while my parents sipped Glühwein (mulled wine). One holiday trip back to Germany, a dear friend surprised me with…