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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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Maibaum, Maypole
European History, Germany, Western Europe

The tradition of the Maibaum (Maypole)

Several years ago I was fortunate to witness the spectacle of raising the Maibaum or Maypole on the most beautiful public square. The Maibaum in Bad Reichenhall at the Florianiplatz is a tradition since the 16th century. The custom symbolizes fertility, the end of the cold season and the beginning of Spring. A town festival with traditional folk dances and a band playing followed. There … Continue reading The tradition of the Maibaum (Maypole)

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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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No-knead German crusty bread, Bauernbrot
Breads and Pastry, European Cuisine, Germany, Recipes

Mein Bauernbrot, a no-knead German crusty Bread

I became a bread baking enthusiast a while back watching a video of a Bakery in NYC. The clip started: “It’s so easy, a four year old can do it”. I had to try, and I am hooked ever since. I have been trying different versions and researched baking techniques, and to my surprise, this Bread taste the closest I grew up with in Germany Continue reading Mein Bauernbrot, a no-knead German crusty Bread

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