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Versailles on Wheels, two glorious Wagons of King Ludwig ll
While in Nürnberg we spent time exploring the DB Museum (Train Museum) on Lessingstrasse. There we saw two magnificent, original train wagons of
Maultaschen, a typical Swabian Dish
On the way driving south to the Black Forest, we stopped for a couple of days at some friends house near Stuttgart. The next day we were served “Mault
The Aachen Cathedral, a place of Pilgrimage and Royal Coronations
Staying near Bonn, we decided to take an hour’s drive to the Aachen Cathedral or Dom, which was founded 800 a.D. by Charlemagne “Charles the Great” an
Eat a Yoghurt-Fruit Cheese cake without the Guilt
If you miss the German cheese cakes and think it’s not good for your hips, then bake it with Quark, in this case Greek-Yoghurt with Fruit. To make it
The largest Wine Barrel in the World is in Heidelberg
After taking a two hour boat ride on the Neckar, we disembarked and walked towards the Heidelberg University. On a steep incline to the Schlossberg we
The Bronze age comes to life at the Bodensee
The last time we visited the Bodensee, we stopped near Unteruhldingen to see the “Pfahlbauten”. These are wooden huts built on stilts or poles that we
Schinken Stangen or Prosciutto twists
One of my favorite puff pastries I buy at my favorite German Bakery. They are called Schinken Stangen, or Prosciutto twists. I can’t wait, so I eat th
Feel like a Royalty at the Lieser Castle, now a Luxury Hotel
Last year on the way to Trier we planned to stay a couple nights at a B&B at Bernkastel-Kues at the Mosel. We happen to drive through the town of
Small Bretzenheim has a historic treasure
Driving through the wine region of the Rhineland we stopped in Bretzenheim. There is a carved-out rock with lots of history. The Felseneremitage is th
Faschingskrapfen – German Carnival Donuts
Faschingskrapfen or German Donuts are baked customarily at Fasching which is end of February. It’s the time of Carnival, and similar like Mardi Gras.
Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Haus
A couple years back, while in Nürnberg, we were eating at the Augustiner Restaurant. As we were enjoying our lunch, we struck a conversation with
Sandkuchen, a German Pound Cake
Sandkuchen, as the name says, is a dry version compared to the American pound cake. It’s made with lots of butter and eggs, although the butter can be
A German town built on a “Crater”
A couple years ago we did a four day trip down the Romantic Road and stopped in Nördlingen. Besides Rothenburg and Dinkelsbühl, it is one of
Puff Pastry twists with Walnut paste
Surprisingly tasty I find these Puff Pastry twists, or as I call them, Nutty Sticks. They are originally filled with a a Hazelnut paste, but Walnuts w
Reichsburg Cochem is one of the most admired castles
Only an hour from my home base is the town of Cochem on the Mosel river. We have gone there several times by tour boat or car. This morning I got up e
A teenager named Sacher created a famous Torte
A couple years back I had this Torte at the original Sacher Hotel Cafe while in Vienna An interesting history: Prince Metternich of Austria asked his
Germany’s highest Waterfall is in the Black Forest
Last Fall I had the pleasure to view a natural spectacle of a special kind, the waterfall in Triberg in the Black Forest. Foaming and roaring, the wat
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 ha
French Liver Pâté, an exotic spread for your Guests
A great Spread for parties is this decadent French Liver Pâté! Sometimes I have a craving for Liverwurst. I have made the Pfälzer be
New Years Lucky Charms
A Chimney sweep, a Pig, Horseshoe or Pfennig: If you want to help your luck in the new year, you can try lucky charms. I’ll reveal how these little he
The Munich Christmas miracle
The people of Munich have their very own Christkindl or Christchild. Every year it is displayed for worship from the first day of Christmas until the
Käsesahne Torte, or Cream Cake
Kaesesahne is one of my favorite Cream Cakes or Tortes when sitting at a street cafe in Germany. It’s a little challenging for a beginner, but it’s wo
A Christmas Goose
A juicy, crispy goose as I had growing up in Germany – who can resist that? Here is a wonderful recipe with a classic fruity-spicy filling. The follow
Obatzda, a Bavarian Brie Spread
“Obatzda”, also called “Angemachter Camembert” in my Franconian circles, is a typical Bavarian spread made from Brie. It is served with a fresh Pretze
Nuremberg has a new Christkind
The Nürnberg Christkindlesmarkt is one of the most famous Christmas markets in the world – with a “real” Christkind, the original Gingerbread and
“Zwetschgemännle” made out of dried Prunes
For decades the “Zwetschgenmännle”, which are popular figures from dried Prunes, can be found at the colorful world of the Christkindlesmarkt. Th
“Weihnachten” from my Childhood
The Advent in Germany is the most magical and festive time. I remember the romantic historical Christkindlmarkets, the garland, lights and glittering
Passau, the city where three Rivers meet
After settling in at my Airbnb in Passau, a city in Lower Bavaria, I took a walk at the beautiful waterfront promenade to the point where the three ri
Aioli, a Mediterranean dip
Last time I was at the Freiburg Münsterplatz I visited their large International Market and had fried Calamaris with Aioli sauce. That was the fi
Rum or Eggnog Liquor Cake will lighten up any gathering
Many people already know about Eierlikörkuchen from a German grandma – who, of course, has made the world’s best. Same recipe can be used as Rumk
Eierpunsch or Eggnog Liquor Punsch
Made with Eggnog Liquor and White Wine. It is something you would not expect to taste this good. It can easily become your favorite drink at the Chris
Topfenknödel, a sweet Austrian dish
A typical Austrian or Bavarian dish I ate in Mittenwald, South Bavaria. These are called “Topfenknödel”. Topfen means Quark, and can be substitut
Mittenwald in the Karwendel mountains
When driving south from Landshut, I tried to avoid the Autobahn. so I took on a quaint country road. After a couple of hours driving through South Bav
Tangy Sauerbraten makes your taste buds happy
A Sunday meal I remember growing up. That sweet and sour, tangy taste and smell you won’t forget. Some have to develop tastebuds for it. Sauerbraten c
Döner, a popular street food
Döner is the Turkish version Greek Gyros. When in Germany, I order my Plate with a slaw, cucumber, tomatoes and fried garlic potatoes. It’s my ot
Landshut, a Bavarian Jewel just north of Munich
Landshut is the capital of Lower Bavaria. This considerable small town of about 70,000 inhabitants was a pleasant surprise when visiting friends recen
A visit to the “Bergdoktor” in Ellmau
On my drive to Mittenwald I planned a stop at the town of “Going at the Wilden Kaiser” in Austria. Wilder Kaiser is the name of the mountain. Here, an
Healthy retreats in Germany
When I was staying in Passau recently, I didn’t know what to do on a rainy and cool day, so I decided to take a 45 minute drive to the Bad Füssin
Zürich Geschnetzeltes, a classic Swiss Veal Dish
This tender Veal dish in a creamy Mushroom sauce is a classic meal I ate while visiting my friend in Zürich. If veal is not available, you could
A temple near Regensburg that’s covered with precious marble inside and out
On a sunny day, while staying in Regensburg, I took an excursion to the Walhalla memorial which is a couple minute drive north-east. The classicist bu
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