Christmas may still be a month away but as Michael Bublé slowly defrosts across the pond, it’s time to start planning one of the best parts about Christmas: Advent Calendars. They’re the perfect opportunity to get creative and make someone very happy in the process. Whether you’re planning on makingContinue Reading
Germans love Christmas Cookies so much that they designated an entire word to it: “Plätzchen.“ This means if you’re looking for cookies anytime between January and October, they’re “Kekse” but as soon as the first lights are put up, they will all be replaced by the seasonal “Plätzchen”. Yes, evenContinue Reading
Thanksgiving refers to a time of the year when families gather and together expresses their thanks for what they are thankful to and for. It is believed that the first Thanksgiving celebration took place in year 1621; this was the time when Wampanoag Indians and Plymouth colonists came together toContinue Reading
From Bratwurst to Leberkäse, there are more than 1500 different kinds of wurst many of which are not available in the U.S.Continue Reading
Lack of a proper diet is one of the most important causes for many diseases and disorders in body.Continue Reading
There are so many things to love about Halloween—the costumes, the decorations, and most of all, the food! These Halloween food crafts are perfect for getting you into the Halloween spirit. Best of all, they’re easy for kids and adults to make (and eat, too)! Here are 4 easy andContinue Reading
Discover more about the origins of Halloween’s, its introduction to America and where to celebrate it in Germany…Continue Reading
Celpro Italian Supermarket in Mainz-Kastel is the gateway to Italian delights! There you will find impressive sections of pastas, olives & peppers, cheeses, wines and so much more. Continue Reading
Pfalhbau is an interactive and educational museum. It presents archaeologically reconstructed versions of lake dwellings of the Neolithic and Bronze Ages.Continue Reading
Discover how to make pumpkin puree from fresh pumpkins and use it in baking, such as this delicious recipe for pumpkin bread.Continue Reading
Ingredients (for 4 people) 2 pounds potatoes 1 jalapeno, optional 12 shallots or small onions Less than one cup of poultry broth 6 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 10 stalks parsley chopped 7 stalks tarragon 1 cup dried tomatoes 1 cup black olives, without stones Zest ofContinue Reading
In case you didn’t fall into a YouTube hole of dog trick videos during lockdown like I did, you might be looking for a few fun and easy party tricks to teach your dog. Especially on rainy days or global pandemics when going outside isn’t necessarily the best option, trainingContinue Reading
Germany has its own Thanksgiving celebration called “Erntedankfest”. In many Germany communities festivities include parades with floats and marching bands.Continue Reading
Germans love a good summer barbecue as much as Americans do but what they put on their plates doesn’t exactly resemble hot dogs, burgers and co. These recipes can easily be prepared in advance to make sure you can enjoy the evening with friends or family instead of being stuckContinue Reading
While out and about in dog-friendly Germany, there are things to keep in mind for “man’s best friend” during the warm weather. Here are some helpful tips.Continue Reading
Ingredients for 4 people Slightly more than 1 pound of strawber- ries, washed and quartered 4 whole mint leaves washed 4 mint leaves finely sliced 10 tablespoons sugar 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 250 grams mascarpone 4 tablespoons milk 4 tablespoons lime juice Mix 4 tablespoons sugar with balsamic vinegar. MarinateContinue Reading
by Kat Nickola “I see it!” my son yells. He adjusts his backpack. It is full, with his sleeping bag, mat, and clothes for the night. “Where?” I ask, hustling along the trail to join him at a bench. “Over there!” He points through a break in the trees. Below us,Continue Reading
In Germany, the very last hours of April are ones of great celebration, music and most of all, dancing. Bring in May by partying with the witches! Continue Reading
Story by finditguide.com While driving around lately, you may have noticed the German road crews giving anything and everything a crew cut. They have all sorts of cool connectors that go on their work vehicles that trim, cut and shave off just about any type of vegetation in its path.Continue Reading
Ingredients (for 4 people) • 6 tablespoons coconut flakes • 6 bananas • 3 tablespoons butter • 4 tablespoons fresh liquid honey • 2 tablespoons lime juice • 4 scoops of vanilla ice cream Preparation Egg nogg whipped cream for topping if desired (you can get this in some ofContinue Reading
Ingredients for 4 people 2 cups cherries, pitted 2 ¼ cups cherry juice 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon potato starch 1 ½ cup flour 1 -1 ¼ cup milk ½ teaspoon sugar ¼ teaspoon cinnamon 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons margarine 4 scoops of vanilla Ice cream Whipped cream toContinue Reading
Story by Aaron T. Grogg Edited: April 14, 2020 Feeling trapped in the house? Need something to distract and entertain you? Well we have a couple lists for you, from Quaranstreaming to games & activities for the kids! Amazon Prime TV Shows & Movies Amazon Prime offers a ton ofContinue Reading
Ingredients (for 4 people) ¾ cup almonds without skin ½ cup fresh basil leaves chopped 12 basil leave whole ½ cup fresh parsley chopped 1 whole lime, washed 6 tablespoons olive oil ¼ teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground white pepper 2 small zucchini 2 garlic cloves, finelyContinue Reading
All over the world on the 17th of March every year – impress your friends with a little more knowledge of the historic St Patricks Day.Continue Reading
Research has shown that children who learn to play a musical instrument tend to get better grades in school. Continue Reading
Ingredients (for 4 people) 4 cups fresh mushrooms sliced into quarters and washed 3 tablespoons butter 1 cup diced ham or bacon 1.5 pounds spaetzle ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon nutmeg ¼ teaspoon white pepper 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 1 cup grated Gouda Preparation Allow butter to melt in pan.Continue Reading
by Kat Nickola “You got a letter from the school!” I yell. “Wow, mom.” Eyes rolling. My fourteen-year old daughter is less excited than I am. I open it. “Cool. It’s a code to log in to the Rheinland-Pfalz website and see your school book list.” “That’s fancy.” “Looks like weContinue Reading
story by Susan Melnyk, featured image by Masson / shutterstock.com Here are our top tips and ideas for celebrating Valentine’s Day while you’re living in Germany! 1) Visit your local florist. Stock up on gorgeous flowers for your sweet or treat yourself! The flowers are incredibly fresh and well priced,Continue Reading
Do something special for your loved one, we have plenty of ideas for you…Continue Reading
by Kat Nickola As we walked into the school for the first time last summer, I was more nervous than my daughter. She had taken a year of German language and was excited to start at the local high school. Me? Not so much. “I hope I’m not missing anything,”Continue Reading
Ingredients • 100 grams of mushrooms per person • 1 small onion • one leek • a little oil • salt • ground pepper • some red wine • parsley • baguette FOR THE DIP: • 1 spoon of crème fraiche • 1 spoon of mayonnaise • 2 teaspoons ofContinue Reading
by Kat Nickola This is our first year in Germany and our children are attending a local German high school. I thought I’d write about our experience as the year progresses, so this is the first in a series of German High School Primer articles. Before coming to Germany, myContinue Reading
Ingredients • For four persons : 600 to 700 grams of beef • Salt • Pepper (corns and ground) • Sugar • White wine, Red wine • Vinegar (a simple one will do – no need to take for example balsamic or any other fancy one) • Carrots, Leeks, CeleryContinue Reading
Ingredients for 4 people Ingredients for 4 people • 4 -5 tablespoons of vegetable oil • 7/8 cup ground almonds • 4 tablespoons cocoa powder • 2 teaspoons baking powder • 2 tablespoons of baking stevia or another source of sweetener • A dash of salt • 2 whole vanillaContinue Reading
With our planet slowly falling apart, we see words like ‘zero waste’ and ‘sustainability’ floating around the internet and feel guilt-tripped by people with 2 oz. waste jars that hold a year’s worth of trash. The truth is, you don’t need to be zero waste, never go on vacation andContinue Reading
To have an incredible experience while stationed in Germany, here are seven New Year’s Resolutions you should definitely keep! Continue Reading
If you can no longer move inside your closet or garage, it may be time to start polishing up on your organization skills. Continue Reading
While Christmas may not be celebrated in every culture, almost every language has a term for it. Take a look at our list of international well-wishes and impress your family and friends with your linguistic trivia! Afrikaans – Geseknde Kersfees en ‘n gelukkige nuwe jaar! Albanian – Gézuar Krishlindjet VitinContinue Reading
by Nate Cairney, contributing writer Featured image by Africa Studio / shutterstock.com “Holiday traditions” are often so ingrained that we rarely stop to think about them. What happens, then, when you and your family move abroad and are cut off from grandmother’s pumpkin pie? Do you try to video-conference into a diningContinue Reading
Ingredients (for 4 people) • ½ cup chopped parsley • 8 ounces crème fraiche • 2 small zucchini diced into ½ inch cubes (or diced celery if you prefer) • 1 pound cherry tomatoes • 2 cloves garlic minced • 6-7 tablespoons vegetable oil • 2 stalks of rosemary •Continue Reading