Geysir Andernach

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

Potato gratin

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

Bouillabaisse, french fish soup Sticky post

Bouillabaisse, a tasty French Fish soup

While making a stop in Marseille in October 2022, I ate this very tasty Fish soup. In France it is called Bouillabaisse and was originally the sailor’s and poor man’s food. Now it is served mostly in fine restaurants. Back then, the lesser quality fish or seafood leftovers have been boiled for a long time to elicit the full flavor of the ingredients. This kind … Continue reading Bouillabaisse, a tasty French Fish soup

Streusel Crumb cake

Streusel or Crumbles for cakes and pastry

Crispy Streusel Crumbles is a tasty topping for my cakes and pastries. Just sprinkle the crumbs before baking and it will convert your baked goods into a special treat Below is a basic Streusel recipe. Leftovers can be kept in the fridge (or freezer) for future use. Ingredients: 2 1/3 cup all purpose flour 10 1/2 tbsp cold Butter 3/4 cup granulated Sugar The recipe … Continue reading Streusel or Crumbles for cakes and pastry