Plätzchen-Teller
A Holiday Micro-Fiction
Advent crowned the Schweizer Nusstaler as its Queen. Sheet after sheet emerged from the oven, their edges kissed with golden brown, the roasted hazelnuts woven into buttery dough. The air was heavy with their aroma—nutty and rich, warm enough to wrap the whole house in its embrace.
Around them, other cookies played their parts: Spritzgebäck, delicate and crisp; Zimtsterne, spiced stars glowing white; Vanillekipferl, soft crescents dusted with sugar; Bethmännchen, marzipan treasures. But it was the Nusstaler, baked eightfold, that dominated the Plätzchenteller, their texture delicate, their taste a love story of roasted hazelnuts and pure butter.
By Heiligabend, only crumbs remained.
A Taste of Advent: How Miguel S.’s Contest Rekindled Holiday Magic
When
.’s Microfiction Contest popped was introduced to me by it felt like an irresistible challenge: 50-100 words on The Holidays.For me, that meant Advent—the warmth of the oven, the scent of roasted hazelnuts, and the buttery perfection of Schweizer Nusstaler.
The beauty of Miguel’s contest is its simplicity: a few well-chosen words to capture the heart of the season. Whether your holidays are wrapped in baking, family traditions, or quiet moments by the fire, this is your chance to share them.
The deadline is December 13th, so grab your pens—or your rolling pins—and join the fun! 🎄✨
How lovely!!