Originally from Germany, 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.
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The oldest Restaurant in Europa is in Salzburg
While in Salzburg, we passed by the St. Peter Stiftskulinarium, which is a restaurant at the Sankt Peter Abbey in the old town of Salzburg. I’ve read
Bierschinken made with the “Schinkenfee”
Every few weeks I have a craving for a good quality Wurst that I can eat with my home baked Bauernbrot (German crusty bread). Living in the American S
Nutella Cookies made with a Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
Nutella Cookies This has to be the fastest and easiest cookies I have ever baked. Just 4 ingredients, Nutella, flour, eggs and baking powder. No need
Swabian Krautkrapfen, a stable on the table
Krautkrapfen Sometimes I get my inspiration while watching a German cooking show “Lecker aufs Land or “Landfrauenküche”. Six women from rural regions
A 1000 year old Cookie recipe that calms your Nerves
Hildegard von Bingen, anno 1098 to 1179 According to Hildegard von Bingen ancient written recipe these cookies calm your Nerves The spices strengthen
Schinkennudeln, a very tasty German Ham and noodle dish
The “Schinkennudel” dish that brings back memories of my childhood This recipe is very simple. In Germany, the Bavarian region, we used cooked ham, bu
Make a smooth Gravy from scratch with Einbrenne or Roux
I remember my mother making her smooth gravy, she’d always put so much time, love and devotion into her delicious meals. This method and basic recipe
Make old stale bread tasty with Bread Pudding
Bread Pudding Bread pudding is an old, almost forgotten way to make stale bread tasty. I turned a three day old Baguette into a delicious dessert Brea
Sankt Nikolaus, the history and how he became a beloved figure
Saint Nicholas’ work has contributed to the formation of numerous legends that over the centuries have led to him being regarded as one of the most im
Melt in your mouth Walnut cookies with Chocolate Truffles
Simple Walnut Cookies with Chocolate-Caramel Baking Truffles Bake super tasty walnut cookies – a delicious shortcrust pastry, a simple cookie recipe e
Gaudi’s masterpiece, La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona
Basílica de la Sagrada Familia October is a great time to visit Spain. Before going on our Mediterranean Cruise we rented an apartment in Barcelona to
German Vanilla Crescents (Vanillakipferl)
Vanilla Crescents The other day I was making Pecan Sandies, and while I studied the ingredients of the dough, I realized it was almost identical to th
The best boat ride of my life to Portofino, Italy
Portofino Portofino is known for its amazingly beautiful Harbor While on our Mediterranean cruise this October, the ship stopped for a day in Genoa, I
Gnocchi di Patate, a pasta with Italian origin
Gnocchi di Patate The Gnocchi potato pasta is usually eaten as the first course (primo piatto) and complemented with melted butter, a sauce, sage or P
A Trip to Normandy, Well Worth the Wait
A visit to Normandy, France By Guest Author Claudia Clark Written by Guest Author Claudia Clark Visiting the Northern region of France known as Norman
The original Italian Neapolitan Pizza
Neapolitan Pizza This original Pizza dough recipe is the from a Pizzeria in Naples, Italy It simply tastes unique with imported Caputo 00 Pizza flour
King Ludwig II rests in a crypt in Munich
Resting place of King Ludwig II The most famous ruler of Bavaria, King Ludwig ll (1845 to 1886) rests in the Munich, St. Michael church. The crypt in
Honorable well known figures lived in Unkel at the Rhine
It was September, 26, 2021, the German Election day. It was fitting for the moment to visit Unkel at the Rhine. Two very well known political figures
German Easter Lamb cake or Osterlamm
Osterlamm Cake You will find this Easter lamb customarily on a decorated Easter breakfast table in Germany A juicy Easter lamb made from a cake batter
Stuffed Peppers, a family favorite
Stuffed Peppers A favorite that won’t be missed at a family dinner table anytime soon: Peppers, and stuffed, of course This meal will feed the whole c
The stunning Freising Cathedral
Freisinger Dom Spending some time in the Munich area in late 2020, I was inclined to stop in Freising to see the Cathedral I have read so much about W
Why is Teewurst called Teewurst?
Teewurst Afternoon tea was a constant in a middle-class household in Pomerania. In Rügenwalde (now Poland), where the Teewurst was invented, the empha
Quiche Lorraine, a classic French-German dish
Quiche Lorraine The word Quiche derives from German “Kuchen”, meaning “cake.” In the Lorraine region (now France), the mixture was made from everyday
Almond-Lemon Cake (low carb)
For this Lemon Almond cake without flour, the description “juicy” doesn’t actually suffice at all. The low carb, gluten-free cake with ground almonds
“Storchentag” in the Black Forest
Storchentag Haslach, a town in the Black Forest with 7000 people celebrates end of February the “Storchentag” (Day of the Stork). Children walk throug
Nussecken, a German Almond pastry
Nussecken Nussecken, like the ones from the German bakery, combine three favorite layers: a sweet nut mixture, a fine apricot or peach jam and a butte
Flammkuchen or Tarte Flambée
Tarte Flambée Flammkuchen or Tarte Flambée, as the French call it, is proof that good recipes don’t need tons of ingredients. Only good ones! Tarte fl
Beilstein, a Sleeping Beauty at the Moselle
Beilstein The small village of Beilstein is located directly on the right bank of the Moselle and is also nicknamed the “Sleeping Beauty of the Mosell
St. Apollinaris, a church that looks like a castle
The Apollinaris Church is surrounded by monastery buildings and a beautiful garden with a wonderful view of the Rhine Touring the Rhine on the Remagen
A German Cabbage Soup for your detox
Cabbage Soup Whenever I feel like Krautwickel or stuffed cabbage rolls, and don’t have the time, I am making a German Cabbage soup Can be made without
Schupfnudeln, a potato-pasta dish I tasted first at the Bodensee
Conscious connoisseurs, like me in particular, feel like in paradise at the Bodensee. Because many dishes are prepared in the traditional way. While t
Wismar, an old hanseatic Town with magnificent buildings
Wismar With its magnificent buildings, Wismar’s historic old town is one of those medieval city centers in northern Germany that have been well preser
Creamy Tomato Soup
The other day I had so many tomatoes left on the counter that looked very dark and ripe, also felt soft to the touch. I immediately researched recipes
German Potato dumplings or Kartoffelknödel (halb und halb)
Potato Dumplings This is how my mother prepared and cooked potato dumplings. She would use both boiled and raw potatoes for this delicious homemade si
Authentic “Nürnberger Lebkuchen” (Gingerbread), a recipe with history
Lebkuchen The Nuremberg or Nürnberger Lebkuchen manufacturers have always baked, not only for the needs of the Nuremberg residents, but also for long-
Make your own Eierlikör or 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
Lübeck is much more than Marzipan
Lübeck Joyful, lively and relaxed, that is how it felt spending four days in Lübeck, Travemünde, and the Timmendorfer beach to the north. Walking thro
The”Giant” in Miltenberg
The “Giant” Zum Riesen Medieval Hostel in Miltenberg The „Zum Riesen” was documented as a Medieval Hostel, and is now operated as a Hotel. The “Giant”
A fascinating view from the Engelberg Monastery
Engelberg Every so often, when in the Miltenberg area, we take a hike up the Engelberg mountain. Climbing up the 612 Engelstaffen” or Angel steps, we
Füssen, a town with the most enchanting castles
Füssen After four exciting days in Munich, I drove about 90 minutes southwest towards Füssen (Fuessen) with a short stop in Murnau (Staffelsee). It ha
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