It was late August 2018 when we were staying at the Rhein. We started out early to drive to Koblenz and parked at the Görreplatz Parking garage, from where we walked down do the KD cruise dock landing. Continue reading A Moselle Cruise to Cochem
I love most southern European cuisine and I haven’t made Moussaka for a while. It’s a little time consuming, but don’t let that hold you back, because there is some multi tasking involved. Thanks to the fresh vegetables and herbs, this wonderful Mediterranean dish reminds me of summer, sun, beach and vacation! As a Greek or Turkish cuisine, this sliced eggplant and minced meat casserole … Continue reading Delicious Moussaka Recipe: A Classic Greek Casserole
I came to the realization that many people don’t like Sauerkraut. I was puzzled and wondered why, so I asked them. Basically what I was told it has a sour or bitter taste. I also believe when you grow up with certain foods, your taste buds adjust. I explained to my friends that Sauerkraut should be prepared, and not be eaten straight out of a jar or can, they became curious. Continue reading How to prepare the perfect Bavarian Sauerkraut
Anyone who talks about Franconia cannot ignore the Franconian bratwurst, it is unique in Germany. Just like there are different dialects in. this region, there are variances of recipes for the Bratwurst. Continue reading Bratwurst “Drei im Weggla” or “Zwa im Halbn”
Everyone likes to eat German meat patties or Frikadellen! You can get them at most take-out, like a butcher. But I still believe my mother’s tasted the best! Pretty much everyone has a “family recipe” and this is exactly what I want to share with you today, because these German meat patties are an absolute dream! Continue reading Frikadelle, a German Meat Patty
After we settled in our hotel, we did a sight-seeing tour with some friends and found the Pantheon. Hidden behind the facades of this masterful building is the oldest and largest Dome or Coppola of the world. It is built of ancient Cement, which was a Roman invention 2000+ years ago. Continue reading The Pantheon in Rome
When in Rothenburg, I have often looked up to the Rathaus clocks and wondered if this little piece of history is true, or just folklore. I mean, who drinks one gallon of wine one sitting?! It’s up for you to decide. Also see “Three Days in Rothenburg” Thanks to three clocks, time never stops in the Ratstrinkstube (City Drinking Hall) Below the gable of the … Continue reading Rothenburg Rathaus History
The other weekend I took advantage of the “man-is-not-at-home hour” and made my mother’s Stuffed Cabbage or Kohlrouladen and really celebrated it! Winter vegetables arouse little enthusiasm in men. And that’s expressed nicely. A Krautwickel or Cabbage Roll is a traditional German home cooked meal. You can add rice, but I like mine with potatoes. It’s a true German comfort meal There are days when … Continue reading Krautwickel or Stuffed Cabbage, a German comfort food
