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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, a type of Prosciutto. The difference is that Schinken is cold smoked and dried,
Prague and the remarkable Astronomical Clock
By Author John Purtell Prague is a beautiful old city in the Czech Republic. It was largely undamaged in World War II, so it’s full of original
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
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
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
A German Murderer who died defending General Robert E. Lee
A book of history and mystery in Southern Germany was written by Ann Marie Ackerman, the award-winning author of “Death of an Assassin”. The book is a
Drachenburg Castle, an elegant Palace with a magnificent Terrace
One day a couple years ago we took the Old Trolly train halfway up to the Drachenburg Castle. It is a newer castle built in 1884, located about a mile
What? Spaghetti Bolognese not from Italy??!!
To make one thing clear, the Spaghetti Bolognese dish is not an Italian invention. Nevertheless, you can often find it on menus in many other countrie
A Kaiser, his mistress and a Gugelhupf
One wonders if you have a genuine “Kaisergugelhupf” (Emperor bundt cake) on your plate at the Café. Only bakers and baking enthusiasts, who do
Leipzig claims to fame of J. S. Bach, but also a darker time
I have been in Leipzig several times, the first time 1997, only 8 years after the wall fell in the former DDR. It was just being rebuilt, and still lo
Spargel time in Germany
Mid April is white Asparagus picking time, and right after you can find “Spargel” dishes in almost every Restaurant in Germany. In other parts of the
Trier, the most impressive ancient city in Germany
The Rhineland has some amazing sights. Just 1.5 hrs drive from my river cottage is the city of Trier. First settled by the celts, then the Romans 2000
Why call it Easter Bread?
Why call it Easter bread if tastes so good you want to eat it all year? You might es well make Eierweck or Eierhörnchen (yeast dough rolls/croiss
Colmar, the most picturesque, historic town in the Alsace
The Alsace region with all its beauty is a real place for connoisseurs, but above all, it causes tourists to be amazed. The town of Colmar, is arguabl
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
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