Category: Germany

Born and grown up in Germany, I like explore the culture and cuisine of places in Europe. Once back home in my kitchen, I recreate the recipes from my travels. Besides globetrotting, my hobbies are baking (cooking), painting and glass mosaic art

Heidelberg Sticky post
European History, Germany, Western Europe

The most charming, historic Towns in Germany

I have lived half of my life in Germany and traveled extensively the last 20 years. I had someone ask me the other day, which town in Germany has the most “Old Town feel”. Usually when I get asked, people refer to the historic town centers that have retained much of their medieval charm, which entails cobble stone streets, half timbered homes (Fachwerk) and historical … Continue reading The most charming, historic Towns in Germany

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German egg salad with dill and pickle
European Cuisine, Germany, Northern Europe, Recipes, Salads, Spreads, Vegetarian

German Egg Salad with Dill and Pickle

Making your own egg salad is quick and easy, it is on the table in just 40 minutes. My creamy German egg salad recipe is classic with fresh dill and pickles. Whether for Easter or for a barbecue, brunch or buffet, it is suitable for many occasions It’s November and I was surprised to find fresh Dill at an indoor farmers market. I bought two … Continue reading German Egg Salad with Dill and Pickle

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Liver Spaetzle soup, Leberspätzlesuppe
European Cuisine, Germany, Northern Europe, Recipes

Bavarian Leberspätzle (Liver Spaetzle)

If you like Liverwurst, or Liver Dumpling soup, you’d appreciate the Liver Spaetzle, or in German Leberspätzle. Liver Spaetzle are a classic variant of Spaetzle, as they are popular throughout Bavaria and Swabia. They are often used in a hearty Liver Spaetzle soup or fried with onions. The recipe for Liver Spaetzle is easy to make yourself and can be used as the main protagonist … Continue reading Bavarian Leberspätzle (Liver Spaetzle)

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Pumpkin Spätzle
European Cuisine, Germany, Northern Europe, Recipes, Side dish, Vegetarian

Making Pumpkin Spätzle with my new gadget

I don’t know what possessed me today. I just bought a new Spaetzle maker at a warehouse sale, so I wanted to try out a new recipe. Today I’ll make some yummy Pumpkin Spätzle shaped as “Knöpfle” (bottons) This gadget worked really well and can be bought on Amazon: Küchenprofi Spaetzle Lid and Scraper, Stainless-Steel. With this one you make the “Knöpfle Spätzle” Semolina flour … Continue reading Making Pumpkin Spätzle with my new gadget

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Hohenschwangau castle Sticky post
European History, European Travel, Germany, Northern Europe

King Ludwig II childhood castle, Hohenschwangau

My daughter and I enjoyed some beautiful, sunny days early October in the vicinity of Füssen near the King Ludwig II castles. Since Neuschwanstein was under renovation, we were looking forward to take a tour through Hohenschwangau castle, which was also Ludwig’s and Otto’s childhood home. After buying our tour tickets we proceeded to take a horse buggy up a semi- steep hill, with the … Continue reading King Ludwig II childhood castle, Hohenschwangau

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Historic half-timbered homes in Idstein
European History, European Travel, Germany, Northern Europe

Idstein has a well preserved Altstadt

While staying at a hotel west of Frankfurt, I realized the next town over was Idstein in the state of Hesse. I grabbed a brochure at the Hotel reception and read it has a well preserved historical Altstadt (Old Town). I was looking forward to see it for myself. Idstein is part of the Deutsche Fachwerkstraße (Timber-Frame Road), connecting towns with fine Fachwerk buildings and houses. The König-Adolf-Platz (on … Continue reading Idstein has a well preserved Altstadt

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