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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
Nürnberg 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. There were colorful flowers an
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
Austrian Topfenknödel
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. After a couple of hours through South Bavaria, I arrived in Mittenwald. A lovely
Sweet-sour and tangy Sauerbraten
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
A 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
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
The Freiburg Münster or Cathedral
I decided to stop in Freiburg, which is located in the Rhein plain at the southern edge of the Black Forest. As we were walking to the Münsterpla
A day at the Volkach Wine Festival
I took off on a Saturday morning in late September to take some pictures of the Franconia wine country and ended up at the Volkach Wine festival. Afte
Leberkäse, a German street food
I grew up on Leberkäse and I could eat it as breakfast. I also call it German Meatloaf, but the name is a misnomer, it does not contain cheese, m
What does Würzburg have to do with x-Rays?
While walking or riding the bus to school in Würzburg, Germany, I have passed the Röntgen House many times, not really paying attention. Aft
Apfelschlupfkuchen (Sunken Apple Cake)
I remember my very first cake I baked when I was eight. It was a Sunken Apple cake and I was so delighted. I remember carrying the apple cake outside
Zwetschgenkuchen or Plum cake
Perfect to accompany an afternoon coffee is the Zwetschgenkuchen. You can find or pick plums from June till late September when they are ripe. In the
Book cheaper Flights to Germany
Why are these Flights to Germany so much cheaper you ask? The answer is easy, they are booked from a German Travel agency, flights cost less there. I
Eisenach, the Martin Luther Saga and home of J.S. Bach
After an exciting week in Leipzig, we stopped in Eisenach and Erfurt and discovered those towns and their history. The Wartburg castle itself has an i
Franconia’s traditional Folk clothing or Tracht
When growing up in Franconia, my parents took me to nearby villages for their Folk Parades. Franconia is in northern Bavaria, many of their costumes o
Dresden should be on your Bucket list
Dresden is always worth a visit. Unfortunately it was almost completely destroyed in a firestorm allied bombing in February 1945. After so many years,
Cologne Cathedral- Germany’s most exciting Church
If you would take the train to Cologne, you practically step out of the Central station and see this immense historic Cathedral or Dom looming in fron
Natures Wonder, the Externsteine
Externsteine, Teutoburger Wald, Nordrhein-WestfalenThe Externsteine are among the most impressive natural monuments in Germany The Exter
A vacation spot in the North on the German Baltic Sea
Königsstuhl, Rügen, Mecklenburg-VorpommernWhite rocks, blue sea – these are the chalk cliffs on the island of Rügen In the north of the
Cevapcici, a Balkan Sausage
I ate this dish in the former Yugoslavia in 1986 (now Croatia) on the way to the famous Plitvicer Lakes. I always ordered a Grill Plate, it was a safe
Edelweiss, the “Eternal Flower”
The Alpine Edelweiss (also Leontopodium alpinum) is the only native plant in Central Europe representative of the approximately 40 known Edelweiss spe
An annoying Clock that is made in the Black Forest
Cuckoo clock or Schwarzwälder Kuckucksuhr The cuckoo clock is traditionally made in the Black Forest and is known worldwide. On my visit to Tribe
Stift Melk and Dürnstein at the Danube
While staying in Weissenkirchen, Austria, and the wine region of Wachau, we did day trips to Vienna, the castle of Archduke Franz Ferdinand (Schloss A
Italian Basil Pesto – a tasty sauce for your Pasta
One of my favorite Italian dishes is cheese tortellini with fresh Pesto sauce. I have Basil in abundance. Best with pasta, but also delicious with cra
Germany’s Red Rock Canyon
This natural wonder in Altschlossfelsen is a red dense rock formations is not in the southwest of the US, but in the southwest of the Palatinate, in c
Crystal clear lakes awaits you near Berchtesgaden
Königssee in Southern Bavaria in the Berchtesgadener Land, this lake has crystal-clear water and spectacular views to the mountains. A must see a
Germany also has a Great Wall
TeufelsmauerNorth of the Harz is the “Teufelsmauer” or Devils Wall. Teufelsmauer, HarzThe Rock wall stretches over 20 kilometers between the small tow
The Bastei, an impressive Rock formation
The “Bastei” in Saxony or Sächsische Schweiz, is an impressive sandstone formation and a natural monument. I saw this impressive Rock formation a
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