Category: Germany

Mespelbrunn moated castle, Bavaria, Spessart
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
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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Geysir Andernach
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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Eierlikoer, eggnog liqueur Sticky post
European Cuisine, Germany, Northern Europe, Recipes

Make your own Eierlikör (Eggnog Liqueur)

The traditional Eierlikör, also called Advocaat in Dutch, is an alcoholic beverage made of egg yolks, sugar, condensed milk and rum or brandy. The rich and creamy drink has a smooth, custard like consistency. Typically, the alcohol content of the finished Eggnog Liqueur is between 14% and 20% ABV. To make your unique gift, you can fill your homemade Eggnog Liqueur into Carafes with Lid that you … Continue reading Make your own Eierlikör (Eggnog Liqueur)

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Bierschinken German Deli meat
European Cuisine, Germany, Northern Europe, Recipes, Wurst Deli meats

Bierschinken made with the “Schinkenfee”

Every few weeks I have a craving for a good quality Wurst that I can eat with my home baked Bauernbrot (German crusty bread). Living in the American South it’s not easy to find a good variety of Deli meats. I like to make my own so I know the quality and what’s inside. I found the Ham-maker “Schinkenfee” on Amazon which made Wurst processing easy. Continue reading Bierschinken made with the “Schinkenfee”

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