Germans believe no Christmas is complete without marzipan, the mouth-watering treat made of sugar and crushed almonds that dates back to the Middle Ages. But market pressures are driving innovation of ...

From small-town bakeries to the bustle of Christmas markets, German desserts offer some of the most unforgettable flavors in ...

Soft, gooey, with nuts, covered in chocolate, you name it. This German treat is a must during Christmas. “Marzipan” is a soft almond paste, made from blanched, milled almonds, and manufactured with ...

It starts in spring and ends in your tummy: the life of a marzipan Santa. In this article, the sweet almondy man himself tells us where he originated and how far his journey can go. A story by Sina ...

Marzipan "has a frumpy, slightly dowdy image," said Janine Judetzki, a spokeswoman for the German marzipan firm Lemke. But market pressures are driving innovation of the beloved holiday tradition -- ...