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Hazelnut shortbread has been too long from my plate and this is a timely reminder! Thank you

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This is why I love you live in Switzerland. You make all those Swiss delicacies I grew up with accessable again in my current way of living. If I don’t bake these cookies this time of the year, my mom will. Thank you!!

My sisters and I called those Haselnuss-Stängeli “hondenbrokken” (Dutch, litteraly translated it means dog cookies). We all loved them!

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What a lovely comment, Elianne - thank you!

The Dutch name gave me a good chuckle, but I can also see the reasoning behind that name. Thanks for sharing that nugget.

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All of these look and sound so enticing, Jack. But the ginger ones are really calling me. One of my favorite holiday cookies!

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Thanks, Domenica...

Ginger Biscuits (or snaps) are one of my favorites this time of year. I've noticed they also seem quite popular around the internet lately - a trend I am sure I did not begin!

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ha IT WAS YOU

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Ha ha…thanks, but highly doubtful!

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Another generous and thoughtful post from you, Jack. Thank you. I hope you find equal generosity from those around you.

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Thanks, Roselle...

What I've learned over the years is how one act of generosity spawns a new kind of relationship - it's like the act invites others to become friendlier. For me, that's all I could ever hope for...

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I wish I was your neighbor!

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Ah, where to begin - I'm all about the biscuits this year, and giving them away is a great reason not to over-indulge!

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I agree 100%

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I'm going to give some of these recipes a test run in my UK kitchen. It'll add a bit of Swiss magic to the seasonal preparations. Thank you for these suggestions, Jack!

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Oh fabulous, Yasmin. I hope they all turn out well for you. Are you planning to share any with your neighbors?

As always, thanks for reading and supporting my work!

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I think once I’ve shared with my family there’ll be none left for my neighbours, 😀

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i wish i was your neighbor!

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Thanks, Rad...

I hope you give them a try - they are all uncomplicated to make.

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Awesome!

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They all sound delicious. My problem with rapeseed oil is I can’t find one which isn’t too intense in its taste. Any tips?

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Normally, that intense flavor of unprocessed rapeseed oil becomes subdued during baking - especially sugary and floury things - and turns somewhat ‘buttery’… Alternatively, substitute extra virgin olive oil…

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Okay, thank you. Maybe the ones I tried weren’t unprocessed? 🤔

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Generally, processing rapeseed oil involves a lot of heat and chemicals - it is intended to do away with the strong aromas and create more stability in shelf life…it’s also not terribly healthy. Unprocessed rapeseed oil is almost golden in color - much richer colors than processed variations. They are also much more fragrant…and healthier!

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Yum! I am going to give these recipes a trial :)

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