There are recipes that feed the body, and then there are those that nourish the soul. My Mother’s Chicken Stuffing—her treasured “Fülle”—is one of those. Passed down through generations of Franconian cooks, this dish is more than just a side; it’s a memory, a tradition, and a Sunday morning ritual that shaped my childhood. I remember waking up early, the scent of onions and butter … Continue reading A Chicken Stuffing from my Childhood
The famous Leonhardifahrt or Leonhardiritt in South Bavaria is a solemn pilgrimage of horses and cattle in early November to honor the patron St. Leonhard. The magnificently decorated four wheeled horse drawn carriages, lead by a coachmen, come from near and far in the early hours and ride the streets and alleys of Bavarian towns. Continue reading Experience the Leonhardifahrt: A Bavarian Tradition
After a short stop in Ulm to take some pictures, I continued driving to Tübingen which is a University town in the center of Baden-Württemberg. It is located on the Neckar river, around 30 kilometers south of Stuttgart. Old town landmarks include the Rathaus (City Hall) at the Marktplatz (Market Square) and the castle, Schloß Hohentübingen, now part of the University of Tübingen Continue reading Tübingen – My Journey Along the Rainbow Row
Spinach Spätzle is a healthy and wholesome variety on your dinner table that will also delight your guests. A colorful addition to your dinner table! Continue reading Spinach Spätzle, a healthy variety that actually taste good
Several times a day, always at the full hour, groups of people gather on the Marienplatz in Munich to witness one of the city’s most famous sights: the Glockenspiel Continue reading A famous sight in Munich, the Glockenspiel
The Dallmayr, also a Delicatessen House in Munich, is a tradition since the 17th century and a parent company of the famous German coffee “Prodomo”. One morning while staying at the Hotel du Train, I strolled down to the Marienplatz. There, right behind the Townhall at the Dienerstrasse, I found the Dallmayr Coffee house and Deli. Dallmayr Munich has been the finest delicacies for almost 300 years, and the largest delicatessen in Europe. Continue reading Dallmayr is known for Coffee, but also for their famous delicacies in Munich
On my route to Tübingen, I stopped in Ulm. There I met a man passing me on the sidewalk while I was strolling down to the Fischer Quarters. I asked him for the direction and we started talking about where he was from, the town Blaubeuren. He was telling me about the “Blautopf” in his hometown that has a deep blue color, which is best seen in good weather periods. It is a feature of the Karst Spring and one of the largest of its kind in Germany, 21 meters deep. Continue reading The Blautopf, “The Beautiful Lau”
After arriving in Munich, I wanted to experience a hotel stay of a special kind. I took the public transportation to the Sendlinger Tor or Gate. From there I rolled my large suitcase to the Hotel du Train. I found this hotel fascinating after I read about it in a Munich online newspaper. To my amazement it has the theme of Agatha Christie’s Orient Express … Continue reading The Orient Express is in Munich – as a hotel
