Author: AngiesWeb

I am born and lived half of my life in Germany (Bavaria), and then the South East of the US. I like to travel, especially in Europe and enjoy the different cultures and the cuisine. I also love to cook, so when I am home, I write about my adventures and recreate the recipes I was served in Restaurants while abroad. I also paint, mainly scenes the landscape and architecture and also have a passion in making Glass Mosaic art (GermaniaDesign.com). I started this Blog because my friends and family have been asking me about my travel adventures and pictures. My Motto: I travel not to escape Life, but for Life not to escape me
Roland statue in Bremen Sticky post
European History, European Travel, General, Germany, Northern Europe

The Roland statue in Bremen has quite a history

There are Roland statues in many German towns and cities, symbolizing freedom and market rights. Bremen’s Roland statue is one of the most beautiful, and, according to UNESCO experts, the most representative and one of the oldest examples. As the legendary knight and protector of Freedom, he statue Roland stands 10 meters (33 feet) high and is made of limestone. Together with Bremen’s town hall, … Continue reading The Roland statue in Bremen has quite a history

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Mespelbrunn moated castle, Bavaria, Spessart Sticky post
European History, European Travel, Germany, Northern Europe

The romantic picturesque Mespelbrunn Castle

Sometimes, when arriving at the Frankfurt Airport and driving on the Autobahn to Würzburg, I stop by the Mespelbrunn palace built in 1569. The moated castle, also called Wasserschloss, is located in north Bavaria between Aschaffenburg and my hometown Würzburg The castle has gained worldwide fame due to its picturesque appearance and romantic location. In May 1, 1412, the Archbishop Johann von Mainz gave the … Continue reading The romantic picturesque Mespelbrunn Castle

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Wieskirche, South Bavaria Sticky post
European History, European Travel, Germany, Northern Europe

Wieskirche, a popular pilgrim church in Bavaria

A couple years ago I was driving towards Füssen through the Bavarian countryside. I saw the sign “Wieskirche” and instantly remembered visiting this church with my parents as a child. The Wieskirche in Upper Bavaria is a jewel of the South German Rococo. The building, created by the Zimmermann brothers, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983. In this volume, the church and … Continue reading Wieskirche, a popular pilgrim church in Bavaria

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French baguette
Breads and Pastry, European Cuisine, France, Recipes, Vegetarian

French Baguette (no knead)

When I gave baking classes several years ago, I invited about 10 Ladies over to bake breads and baguettes. I had prepared the dough a day before, so I did my demonstration The house smelled heavenly while baking. Afterward we all sat down and tasted the freshly baked bread with some of my homemade French Liver Pate and Cheeses. While preparing my German Bauernbrot I … Continue reading French Baguette (no knead)

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Geysir Andernach Sticky post
European Travel, General, Germany, Northern Europe

The highest cold water Geysir is in Andernach

The highest cold water Geysir is in Andernach at the Rhein, and probably the most spectacular natural phenomenon in that region The Expedition began at the Geysir Museum Andernach. Here is the world of geysers and volcanoes explained in an impressive exhibition. The adventure at the Geysir Museum took us through six different museum areas: Prelude, depth, slate cavern, borehole, exits, and above ground. During … Continue reading The highest cold water Geysir is in Andernach

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Potato gratin
European Cuisine, France, Recipes, Side dish, Vegetable, Vegetarian, Western Europe

Gratin Dauphinois, a creamy Potato casserole

Gratin Dauphinois is a French dish of sliced potatoes baked in milk and/or cream, using the Gratin technique from the Dauphiné region in south-eastern France I ate the Gratin Dauphinois on my way to Colmar while staying in the Black Forest. This scalloped potato casserole dish is absolutely simple. Made with just potatoes, heavy cream, garlic, butter, salt and pepper. If you like you can … Continue reading Gratin Dauphinois, a creamy Potato casserole

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