Ingredients FOR THE FILLING: You will need to marinade raisins in rum, water, sugar and lime juice a week before making this dessert. Allow for a spoon full of raisins, one teaspoon rum, a sip of lime juice, one spoon of water and 1/4 teaspoon of sugar per person. IfContinue Reading
What do we need? (Recipe is for four persons) • 500 grams feta cheese • 1 bell pepper (or…if you can get them, take these little bell pepper mix boxes to add a little more color to your meal) • 8 to 10 vine tomatoes • 4 green peperoni • 4 small shalottes (Continue Reading
Christmas and holiday cookie traditions seem to be high on almost everyone’s to-do list. These are sweet treats we indulge in as well as pass around to family, friends and neighbors.Continue Reading
Story by Ruth Cuevas Featured photo by Photo by Wolfgang Zwanzger / shutterstock.com Anyone who’s stood amidst the glow of a Weihnachtsmarkt or Christmas market knows that the holiday season in Germany is special. Sadly, Christmas markets will not be a part of this year’s holiday charm but there areContinue Reading
Ingredients (for 4 people) 2 red bell peppers 1 yellow bell pepper 2 zucchinis 2 large onions 1 large eggplant 1 pound tomatoes 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced Salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons dried oregano ¼ teaspoon sugar 6 stalks basil ½ pound goat cheeseContinue Reading
Ingredients (for 4 people) 1 lamb shank marinated in 1 bottle of dry red wine for 3 days without the skin English mustard powder – at your local economy grocery store White bread crumbs (made from approximately 12 pieces of toast without the crust. This needs to dry for 3Continue Reading
‘This year,’ I confidently told my wife, Amy, when our children were very young and squirmy and clingy and generally as manageable as a bag of tadpoles, ‘we are going to beat the Thanksgiving chaos!’ ‘How’s that gonna happen?’ she asked wearily, picking up a crying child and disengaging anotherContinue Reading
There is no need to be frustrated again when wanting to order off a German menu. This simple cheat sheet on dining out in Germany includes information on restaurants, German dishes, customs, paying and more. Continue Reading
Ingredients for 4 people: • 1 whole chicken, cooked, deboned, skin removed, and meat cut in bite size pieces • 2 liters of chicken broth • 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced • 1 leek stalk, washed and sliced • 1 large onion, peeled and fine’, diced • 3 celeryContinue Reading
Five themes to consider documenting in a scrapbook for a future stroll down memory lane.Continue Reading
Ingredients (for 4 people) 1 large leek, cut lengthways and then into ¼ inch slices 6 tablespoons oil 1 cup diced Black Forest ham 2 cups elbow noodles, raw 4 cups vegetable broth 2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half Salt, pepper, paprika and chili to taste 1-2 teaspoon driedContinue Reading
Time to don a Dirndl or Lederhosen and party like a German. Follow our guide to traditional dress and you won’t go too far wrong…Continue Reading
Winter is Coming. Now you live in the country of efficiency, you might as well go native and start planning your winter preparations now.Continue Reading
Story and photos by Jaqueline Samad No matter the weather, this outing in the Pfälzer Wald (Palatinate Forest) is ideal whether you are with your partner, children, a dog or alone. This trip to the Humbergturm (Humberg Tower) is the ideal place to recharge your batteries and relax in theContinue Reading
cover photo by Igor Normann / shutterstock.com Halloween is a fun time for the whole family, including the dogs, as long as you take certain precautions. Halloween for dogs could potentially be a very stressful and unpleasant time for them. Human treats One of our all-time favourite Halloween treats – chocolate – isContinue Reading
Story and photos by Anna Foster Supplies: 3yds Felt Scissors Sewing machine or hand sewing needle and thread Ribbon This fun, hooded cape is perfect for the little Elf or Hobbit in your life. The same pattern can be used in red for Little Red Riding Hood and could beContinue Reading
Ingredients (for 4 people) 1 ½ pound potatoes Salt for boiling potatoes 2 cloves garlic for boiling potatoes 1 ½ pounds salmon cubed into 1-inch squares ½ cup chives 2 cups milk 1 cup cherry tomatoes, stems removes, cut in ¼-inch pieces 2 tablespoons butter Fresh ground nutmeg to tasteContinue Reading
This post was supposed to be a fun take on making Krapfen at home to celebrate Fasching. But I’m going to level with you, things took a turn!Continue Reading
Sigmaringen has cultural, historic landmarks, and most definitely warrants your visit! It has picturesque scenery, a castles, great food and so much more. Continue Reading
Story and photos by Corinna Pongracz The other day, my little honey came home from a friend’s place and was super excited about a dreamcatcher that she saw in her friend’s room. A dreamcatcher that could catch nightmares and bad dreams, leaving only the good ones to pass through. SheContinue Reading
Story and photos by Corinna Pongracz Who doesn’t dream of some magical little fairy cleaning and tidying up the flat overnight or while you’re at work? I know I sure do. In this post, I’ll tell you about a few of my tidying tips that help me to get aContinue Reading
Story and photo by Corinna Pongracz Mom, mom, mom! Moooooom! It’s been going like this the entire morning. Why do the kids always call for me? Daaaaad, doesn’t that sound great too? Everything’s too much for me today. I slept badly last night because the kids were restless, the week’sContinue Reading
Story and photos by Corinna Pongracz As spring slowly transitions into summer and we get more sunshine, you don’t want to miss out on a colorful bouquet of flowers! This DIY shows you and your kid(s), step-by-step, how to get some color onto your dining table in no time. MyContinue Reading
A variety of different breads, rolls, cookies, pastries or cakes are offered daily in German bakeries. Let us help you navigate the bakeries of Germany!Continue Reading
Mediterranean Diet is a type of organized nutrition that is practiced by more people every day and is based on foods found in the Mediterranean area.Continue Reading
Keep in touch with Grandparents when you are far away.Continue Reading
Ingredients pasta (for 4 people) 1.5 pounds penne pasta, dried ½ cup fresh parmesan, shaved (use a knife to shave the parmesan) 2 cups cream 2 tablespoons green pesto 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ tablespoon minced garlic ½ teaspoon salt for boiling pasta ¼ teaspoon ground white or black pepperContinue Reading
Ladies, hear my call. Save. Your. Corks. It is a necessity, nay it is your duty, to collect enough wine corks to make one or all of these cute crafts. Your husband asks, “Are you having a second glass of wine?” and you reply, “This is for your mother’s gift.”Continue Reading
…with Parsnips, Carrots, Onions & Leek Ingredients (for 4 people) • 3 pound leg of lamb off bone, wrapped in netting (in freezer section of commissary) • 2-3 carrots, peeled and sliced • 1-2 parsnips peeled and sliced • 2-3 onions, peeled and sliced • 1 leek, washed and sliced •Continue Reading
Ingredients (for 4 people) • 300 grams large shrimp without tails and veins • 2 cups carrots, finely grated • 1 cup snow peas, cut into strips • 1-2 cloves garlic, minced • 4 cups fish or vegetable broth • Salt • Ground white pepper • 1 ½ cups rawContinue Reading
While many parents count calories, restrict refined sugar intake and carefully control portions, kids just dig into what tastes good.Continue Reading
Ingredients for 4 people • 2 large onions, diced • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 8-10 tablespoons olive oil • 2 teaspoons paprika • ½-1 teaspoons chili flakes • ½ cup soaked raisins (soaked in water and sugar for 2 days) • 1 ½ cup orange juice • 100 gramsContinue Reading
Ingredients for 4 people For meatballs: 1 ½ pounds veal mince meat 2 medium eggs salt ground white pepper to taste 1 teaspoon mace 1 tablespoon butter organically grown lemon, zested ½ tablespoon lemon juice ½ tablespoon chopped parsley ½ cup bacon, diced 2 medium onions diced ½ tablespoon choppedContinue Reading
Ingredients for 4 people About 1kg lamb shanks, off bone 1 cup diced carrots 1 cup diced parsley root 1 cup diced celery 1 cup diced onions 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 stalk thyme 1 teaspoon tomato paste ¼ cup red wine Salt and pepper to taste 45 tablespoons oliveContinue Reading
Ingredients (for 4 people) • A bit more than a ½ pound spinach – frozen, whole leaf • 2-3 small heads of Romaine lettuce, washed leaf by leaf and chopped into 1 inch piece if desired • 2 tablespoons of white wine vinegar • 1 teaspoon mustard – medium hotContinue Reading
Escape for an afternoon before slipping into the holiday rush, especially now that the days are short and chilly. Koi Bad & Sauna in Homburg offers the perfect solution!Continue Reading
With the weather getting cold, whip up a quick, hot and vegetarian meal! By adding chocolate as a secret ingredient, it makes this high protein meal delicious. Continue Reading
Cover photo by Still for Style / Shutterstock.com Whether it’s Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year’s, or some other popular winter celebration, ‘tis the season for celebrating. If you think Americans are the only people who know how to light a yule log, think again. Germans practically invented Christmas. This country pullsContinue Reading
Eltville hosts a very magical Christmas Market only one weekend each year with a castle backdrop and picturesque cobblestone streets. So mark your calendar for 2016! Continue Reading