Tag: Spekulatius

You can make your own Speculaas spice mix at home, too. ‘Tis the season

Here’s the recipe

Here’s the history of Speculaas. In Germany they are called Spekulatius

St.Nicholas Day is coming Friday December 6th.

These are Steenstra’s Almond St. Claus Windmill Cookies from Michigan. I bought them at Weiland’s Market in Clintonville. Columbus Ohio.

You can read about the St.Nicholas legend and the significance of each shape here

https://www.stnicholascenter.org/how-to-celebrate/resources/recipes/cookies/steenstras-cookie-legend#:~:text=Dutch%20speculaas%20cookies%20became%20known,natural%20ingredients%20and%20no%20preservatives.