Ore & Ornaments
We never know when a good tin idea might come to us. Some years, it’s half waiting game, half frantic search. This year, we were lucky enough...
Back in the Home of Lebkuchen
For a company that makes Nuremburg lebkuchen, a trip to Nuremberg is about as good as it gets. Last summer we traveled to Nuremberg to...
Printen, Printen, Printen
My first visit to Aachen, Germany was in 2007, when, on a detour from Amsterdam, I serendipitously found myself in the small border town. It...
On Fairy Tales, Castles, and Cuckoo Clocks
A recent piece in the travel section of the New York Times chronicles the author's attempt to recreate the magic of a solo trip (from the early...
Where Do Lecklerlee Tin Designs Come From?
Here at Leckerlee, we believe it’s the inside that counts — but when it comes to our lebkuchen, what’s outside is important, too. That’s why...
New Year's in Germany: Doughnuts, Fortune-Telling and "Dinner for One"
New Year’s Eve is here again, which means it’s time to break out the champagne, Auld Lang Syne, and…jelly doughnuts? Doughnuts, it turns out, are...
The Sweetest Christmas Traditions
Every city has unique Christmas traditions. Whether it’s an evergreen or palm tree donning Christmas lights, cities across the country always add their flair to...
The Mail-Order Gift: A Much Older Tradition Than You Think
This year, over 108 million people went Black Friday shopping without ever having to step outside. Online shopping has nearly taken over the traditional brick-and-mortar...
How Gingerbread Houses Became a Christmas Tradition
This year, New Yorkers will once again get to experience “home, sweet home” during the holidays. Madison Square Park is bringing back its family-favorite Gingerbread...