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A German Farmers Almanac or Bauernkalender
In a Bauernkalender weather rules, farmer’s rules, farmer’s wisdom, annual rules, daily rules, wisdom rules, animal rules, plant rules, harvesting rul
A Hofbräuhaus opened in 1908, but not in Munich
August L. Janssen, the future “Wirt” and proprietor of the Hofbräuhaus in New York City was born in Emden, Germany. At age 20 and after attending
A Kindergarten in the Forest
The idea of the first Forest Kindergarten or Daycare in the woods comes from Scandinavia. In the mid-1950’s, a Danish woman name Ella Fl
King Ludwig’s magnificent Royal Sleigh
King Ludwig II, the Bavarian king who also built the Neuschwanstein castle, was an enthusiast about sophisticated technology. A unique collection of R
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.
Pretzels, almost like from the Bakery
So I’m a little proud. I can’t stop looking at the pictures of my Pretzels. Aren’t they beautiful? And they taste almost like from the bakery. W
Bernkastel-Kues in the heart of the Middle Moselle
The beautiful and historic Fachwerk half-timbered homes of Bernkastel-Kues invited us to take a relaxed stroll through the cobblestone streets and all
Apple Pancakes or Apfelkräpfchen
When I grew up in Germany my mother often saw me as a child, although I was already an adult. As you guessed, she would mother me. When the Apple harv
Traditional painted furniture, the “Bauernmöbel”
Cover photo above: Work of a Peony Rose painter anno 1784, a painted headboard in the Ackerhus Museum. The fillings show the two seasons of Spring and
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
Salzburger Nockerl, a sweet, light and fluffy Dumpling
At one of my visits to Salzburg a couple years ago I was longing for an Austrian sweet dish. We stopped at Cafe Mozart in the Getreidegasse to experie
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
Tasty Glühwein (hot mulled Red Wine)
Glühwein, or hot mulled wine you can make yourself, better than at any Christmas market! The alcoholic hot drink is part of the Christmas market,
The Munich Christmas miracle
The people of Munich have their very own Christkindl or Christ child. Every year it is displayed for worship from the first day of Christmas until the
A sweet surprise, first day of Advent until Christmas
Christmas time for us children growing up in Germany was an exciting time. From the 1st December to the 24th, we were allowed to eat Chocolates in the
“Weihnachten” from my Childhood
The Advent in Germany is the most magical and festive time. I remember the romantic historical Christkindlmarkets from my childhood, the garland light
An amazing archeological find turned out to be a Roman Villa
It was a rainy day in Germany, so a visit to a Museum came to mind. Only 45 minutes from where I was staying is Ahrweiler in the North of the Rhinelan
A Chicken Stuffing from my Childhood
This is my mother’s recipe given down through generations. This recipe can be used for any poultry, including Turkey. The chicken liver is optional, f
Leonhardifahrt, a horse and carriage procession in Bavaria
The famous Leonhardifahrt or Leonhardiritt in South Bavaria is a solemn pilgrimage of horses and cattle in early November to honor the patron St. Leon
Angie’s Zwiebelkuchen
Zwiebelkuchen is a popular German onion pastry. It is served with Federweissen (a new fermented wine). Those two just go hand in hand You could just u
Tübingen has a Rainbow Row
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-Württembe
Colorful and healthy Spätzle, a variety that also tastes good
Spinach Spätzle, a healthy and wholesome variety on your dinner table. Fresh Spinach can be substituted with the frozen kind. Most varieties of f
A famous sight in Munich, the Glockenspiel
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 sigh
Dallmayr is known for Coffee, but also for their famous delicacies in Munich
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”. O
The Blautopf, “The Beautiful Lau”
From the Swabian Jura mountains of southern Germany, the meaning “Blue Pot” meaning the spring’s blue and dazzling color, lends itse
The Orient Express is in Munich – as a hotel
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
How the Weisswurst was born (Recipe)
When in Munich, I sometimes meet with relatives who live not far away. We walk this beautiful city, perhaps take the double decker tour bus for sight
German Gulasch (Goulash)
Goulash, in German called Gulasch, is our family tradition for large gatherings and holidays. I prepare two large pots for my daughter and family, and
Chamonix-MontBlanc, the highest Mountain in Western Europe
This July my husband and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary and because I am an avid animal lover–especially koalas and kangaroos, we had plan
Croissants aux Amandes
I ate these decadent Almond Croissants while in Paris at the Les Deux Magots. They are also called croissants aux creme d’amandes or simply
Homemade Schinken or Prosciutto
I pride myself to have mastered the art of smoking a German Schinken, similar as the Italian Prosciutto. The difference is that Schinken is cold smoke
Prague and the remarkable Astronomical Clock
Prague is a beautiful old city in the Czech Republic. It was largely undamaged in World War II, so it’s full of original history and character.
A delicious Soup with simple ingredients
French Onion Soup is quickly prepared and a great, delicious starter on your table. This soup has long been considered a classic “poor people’s food”.
Kaiserschmarrn, a traditional Austrian dish
While strolling through the cobblestone streets of Vienna, Austria, we stopped for lunch at Café Central (est. 1876) for some original Austrian
Three days in Salzburg, Austria
On the way to Austria, we stopped for a couple days in the in the Salzburg area. Salzburg is located on the border with Germany at the foot of the Eas
Eierweck, a German sweet yeast roll
These yeast rolls taste excellent, kind of reminds me a little of brioche. The crust is really thin and tender, the crumb is loose, fluffy-soft and ha
Käsespätzle, or Cheese Spaetzle
While on vacation in Sankt Gilgen, Austria I had this typical Austrian dish called “Käsespatzen”. It consists of Spaetzle noodles and g
Tafelspitz, or Franconian Wedding Dinner
Also called “Fränkisches Hochzeitsessen”, or Franconian Wedding Dinner. Beef boiled in spices and vegetables, it was a staple at our dinner table
Spaghetti Carbonara has a long history
According to a widespread legend, this dish goes back to the Italian Carbonari, who made charcoal in the Appenine mountains. It is said this Spaghetti
The Steckerlfish, a Mackerel on a Stick
A delicacy is the “Steckerlfisch” a Fish on a Stick, which is a Spanish Mackerel that is grilled over a dug out pit with a grey layer of amber. This t
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