Originally from Germany (Bavaria), I travel and explore the culture and cuisine of places in Europe. Once back home in my kitchen, I recreate the recipes from my travels. My motto: “I travel not to escape Life, but for Life not to escape me”
Besides globetrotting, my hobbies are baking (cooking), painting and glass mosaic art.
A sample of my bogs below:
Prosciutto and Parmesan Cheese Croissants
For breakfast today I had these delicious hearty Croissants filled with my homemade Prosciutto (Schinken) and aged Parmesan cheese. The dough ingredie
Moist and tender Greek Yoghurt Peach Muffins
Greek Yogurt Peach Muffins Greek Yogurt Peach Muffins have a moist and tender texture with a slight tanginess. I used Greek Yoghurt as a substitute in
Monschau and it’s rich history
Monschau, not far from Aachen, is an idyllic German town within ancient walls, a medieval townscape with well preserved half-timbered houses, narrow s
Homemade Limoncello
I sometimes enjoy a summery drink named Limoncello, found usually in Italy, straight from the fridge and on ice. When filled into pretty bottles with
“Falscher Hase” German Meatloaf
“Falscher Hase” or in German False Hare, refers to a meatloaf with boiled eggs placed inside. Depending on the regional origin, the minced meat mass m
Chicken Marsala, an Italian-American dish
Chicken Marsala Chicken Marsala is a classic Italian-American dish that emerged during the early 19th century Salvatore Musso, a Sicilian wine broker,
Air Fryer Potato Chips
Air Fryer Potato Chips Fish and Chips was my favorite cuisine visiting London several years. It will be on my menu this evening and I will make my Air
Streusel (Crumb) Pudding cake
Crumble Pudding cake, Streusel Pudding kuchen The Streusel (Crumb) Pudding cake meets all the criteria for a great afternoon coffee cake. It’s easy to
Broccoli-Cheese Breakfast Casserole
A Broccoli-Cheese breakfast casserole that makes your mornings look brighter. This dish can be prepped and stacked the night before. Just put in the o
Apple Galette. Not your everyday Apple Pie
Apple Galette, a fancy Apple pie It was Christmas day and I was chatting online with my Canadian friends sending them my greetings. As we were talking
German Fleischsalat (Meat Salad)
When away from Germany, I am craving the creamy meat and pickle salad I usually buy at the local Butcher as soon as I arrive back in my hometown Würzb
Passau Cathedral has the worlds largest Organ
Visiting South Bavaria and Passau a couple years ago, I saw the largest cathedral organ in the world. Built in 1928, it has 208 registers with 17974 p
Bienenstich or Bee Sting Cake
Bienenstich (Bee Sting Cake) consists of two layers of yeast cake with a creamy filling and a crunchy honey-almond topping. The sweetness of the filli
German Egg Salad with Dill and Pickle
German Egg Salad 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
Pumpkin Spice holiday bread
Angie’s Pumpkin Spice Bread It’s a slow rainy day just before Thanksgiving. I am fortunate to be able stay at home and devote my time to baking This m
Bavarian Leberspätzle (Liver Spaetzle)
Liver Spaetzle soup, Leberspätzlesuppe If you like Liverwurst, or Liver Dumpling soup, you’d appreciate the Liver Spaetzle, or in German Leberspätzle.
Palatschinken, a sweet Austrian Pancake Dessert
Last October I stayed at an Austrian B&B near Salzburg. The Alpine looking home reminded me of my favorite TV show “Der Bergdoktor”. It was late after
Saint Nicholas tomb is in Bari, Italy
Basilica of San Nicola, Bari, Italy While on our cruise in the Mediterranean, we booked an excursion to Bari, Italy, which is a southern Italian coast
Making Pumpkin Spätzle with my new gadget
Pumpkin Spätzle 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. Tod
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
Idstein has a well preserved Altstadt
König-Adolf Platz, Idstein While staying at a hotel west of Frankfurt, I realized the next town over was Idstein in the state of Hesse. I grabbed a br
The Zugspitze, Germany’s highest mountain
In the first week in October 2023, my daughter and I spent five days in Oberammergau in the Bavarian Alps. It was a Saturday, an especially warm and c
My recommended Travel essentials
Travel Essentials, and where to buy them Through the years of my travels, there are items I bought beforehand, online or in stores, which served me we
Watching the Almabtrieb spectacle in Austria
The Almabtrieb is an annual event in the Alpine region of southern Europe which takes place in late September, early October. It refers to a cattle dr
Bauernfrühstück, a German Farmers breakfast
Bauernfrühstück A German Farmers breakfast Bauernfrühstück, a wholesome breakfast I grew up with. This recipe is a variation of the classic recipe and
An iconic landmark, the Felsenkirche of Idar-Oberstein
The Felsenkirche in Idar-Oberstein, Germany, is an iconic landmark in the region and has a rich history that dates back several centuries. The Chapel
Beef Stroganoff, a favorite in our house
Beef Stroganoff I have seen Stroganoff prepared at eating venues in all variations, even by Star chefs. I’ve really never eaten this dish at a restaur
Alsacian Pasta salad
Alsacian Pasta Salad IMO, this Pasta salad is an absolute must have for an outdoor BBQ. It is one of the most popular side dishes and convinces as a p
GI Elvis in Bad Nauheim, Germany
Elvis Presley Bad Nauheim 1958 When the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll reported to military duty on 1.Oct.1958 at the Ray Barracks near Bad Nauheim, the local
Rumtopf, a popular dessert, not only for Christmas
Rumtopf is a German and Austrian dessert made of mixed fruit and Rum traditionally eaten around Christmas. It is made by preserving pieces of fruit th
Paella, a traditional Spanish cuisine
It was Fall 2022 and we anticipated a Mediterranean cruise departing from Barcelona. We spent four days in this awesome city and got to taste the Pael
Buchteln, a delicious oven yeast dumpling
Buchteln, also known as Rohrnudeln or Ofennudeln, are a type of sweet, yeast-based dumpling that is baked in the oven. This sweet yeast pastry origina
Pfunds Dairy in Dresden showcases exquisite vibrant tiles
Back in 2010 while visiting the city of Dresden I walked into Pfunds Molkerei. It is a historic dairy shop and known for its beautifully decorated int
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,
The romantic picturesque Mespelbrunn Castle
Mespelbrunn moated castle, Bavaria, Spessart Sometimes, when arriving at the Frankfurt Airport and driving on the Autobahn to Würzburg, I stop by the
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 c
Authentic 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
Nusszopf, a Nut Braid that is an Easter tradition
Soon it is Easter and I always wanted to make a Nusszopf for this holiday. I have made many braided sweet Yeast breads before, but not with this nut f
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 a
Make your own Eierlikör (Eggnog Liqueur)
I started making homemade Eggnog liqueur filled in cute bottles a few years ago. It was always very difficult for me to find Christmas presents that w
