Spring is upon us with exciting festivities in tow. Though spring festivals may be sneakily disguised as Weinfest, Stadtfest, Frühlingsfest, Frühlingsmesse and other blossoming terms, we have uncovered their true identities: sunny and delicious fun for the whole family. Find culinary delicacies, regional wine, kids entertainment and live music alongContinue Reading
Ingredients for 4 people • 4 chicken thighs and drumsticks, cut at joint • 1 cup frozen peas, defrosted • 2 medium size onions, chopped into quarters • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 20 ounces small potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters • 1 cup bacon, cut into 1-inch piecesContinue Reading
Strasbourg is the perfect city to spend a fun weekend with your family. From historic strolls to parks and river cruises, here are ideas for spending the day in Strasbourg with the whole family in mind. Strasbourg is a vibrant symbol of Europe, with a complex history and diverse cuisine.Continue Reading
Chilis are healthy and entirely natural flavor enhancers that are often underappreciated on this side of the world despite their oustanding heakth benefits and helpfulness in the kitchen. There are more than 1000 different types varying in flavor, degree of spicyness, shape and color. “Pika Pika‘s” goal is to introduceContinue Reading
Europe’s leading source for party items and costumes is coming to K-Town! Party Fiesta is opening a store at Marktstraße 37 in Kaiserslautern on March 1, which will offer 3.300 sq ft of party supplies for all ages. Find balloons costumes party accessories deco items baby and bridal showers birthdays weddingsContinue Reading
Get an understanding of Fasching, one of Germany’s oldest and largest celebration. Kicking off very soon, get involved and have fun at this utterly bonkers event!Continue Reading
Ingredients (for 4 people)Ingredients (for 4 people) • ¾ of a pound Basmati rice raw • 1 cup frozen peas • 8 sprigs of dill • 4 tablespoons of lemon/lime juice • 8 tablespoons olive oil • 2 ripe avocados • Salt, ground white pepper and sugar to taste •Continue Reading
With shopping malls in Germany appearing to be now in their heyday, they provide the opportunity for great fun! Here is a list of a few in the Stuttgart area. Continue Reading
Ingredients (for 4 people) 1 teaspoon ginger, or less to taste 8 shallots, chopped 1 clove garlic, diced 1 red chili, chopped 1 ½ pounds potatoes 2 cups red bell peppers, chopped into 1 inch squares 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt, pepper, ground white pepper and sugar to taste 2Continue Reading
For many of us, the easiest solution to our holiday purchasing tactics is to ‘go to the mall’. Luckily, there are shopping centers nearby that can relieve some of the stress associated with finding the perfect gift! • K in Lautern • Saarpark Center • Europa Galerie • Rhein GalerieContinue Reading
Christmas is knocking on your door! So grab your holiday shopping list and head to a German Christmas Market! Because there are so many wonderful markets to see in Germany, here are eight tips to help you out! Continue Reading
Ingredients (for 4 people) 6 medium size eggs 2 cups flour 2 cups milk Salt and ground white pepper to taste ½ cup parsley, chopped 8 slices thin cut bacon 1 cup shredded mountain cheese or bergkaese 1 tablespoon butter 4 tablespoons oil Preparation Separate the eggs. Mix the eggContinue Reading
Ingredients (for 4 people) One week in advance go to your local butch- er, requesting 1-1.5 kilograms veal breast and 1-2 kilograms veal bones. 4-5 dried old pretzel rolls or pretzels ½ cup diced bacon ¼ cup chopped parsley 1 medium onion, finely diced 1 carrot cut into ½-inch piecesContinue Reading
A holiday in Germany offers both the chance for adventurous sport and luxury living off the slopes. Continue Reading
Smart Ways to Get Ready for Autumn It’s that time of the year again when as a kid, we couldn’t wait to gobble down every last crumb of the delicious spiced pumpkin pie and cinnamon rolls my mom baked. Those were the days! I love the chill in the earlyContinue Reading
Halloween is just a little over two weeks away, but there’s still plenty of time left to shop for costumes. But with so many costumes and stores to choose from, how can you find the costumes you want at the prices you want? 1. Check Out Online Stores This mightContinue Reading
This fall season serve up the delicious 3-Step Pumpkin Cheesecake! Continue Reading
Being a thrifty traveler, I always price out different planes, trains and automobiles. Most of the time you just can’t beat the price of a Ryanair flight. If you are willing to give up a little comfort, then you will save! And to me, saving means more money for more trips! WhatContinue Reading
Ingredients (for 4 people) 1 small piece of ginger 1 clove of garlic 4 tablespoons soy sauce 3 tablespoons rice vinegar or white wine vinegar 6 tablespoons sesame oil ¼ teaspoon salt, plus salt for boiling noodles and vegetables 1 pound broccoli 1 bag of sugar snap peas (approx. ½Continue Reading
What do we need? • One nice slice of salmon per person (150 grams, or more if you like a bigger one) • 120 grams of potatoes per person • Lettuce • Tomatoes • Cucumber • Sea salt • Ground white pepper • Lemon juice • Olive oil • AcetoContinue Reading
Here is Part 2 of our trip to Garmisch and #edelweissresort. This much fun should be illegal! All the activities, including the stay at the Edelweiss surpassed expectations. The worst thing about our trip was knowing it was going to end. In this video, we booked the following trips at AlpineContinue Reading
Ingredients (for 4 people) • 500 grams of 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 small vine tomatoes • 4 green peperoni • 4 smallContinue Reading
Ingredients (for 4 people) for gnocchi 1 pound boiled peeled mashed potatoes 2 tablespoons semolina 1 tablespoon potato starch 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2 eggs 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground white pepper 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg Ingredients for sauce 3 onions, finely diced 1 clove of garlic, dicedContinue Reading
Here is Part 1 of our trip to Garmisch and #edelweissresort. What an amazing experience! Thanks to Kyle from Alpine Adventures for showing us around and setting up the perfect side trips! Stay tuned for Part 2 coming soon! In this video, we booked the following trips at Alpine Adventures inContinue Reading
Get your artistic juices flowing with your family and friends at Mal-Werk! At this colorful café you can have a creative day with stencils, sponges, stamps, brushes and a rainbow of paint colors.Continue Reading
Ingredients (for 4 people) • 2 pounds seedless watermelon, diced in 1 inch cubes • 2 limes • 2 tablespoons walnuts, whole • 8 mint leaves, washed • ¾ pounds feta cheese or 350 grams • ¼ teaspoon black pepper • 2 tablespoon olive oil Preparation Press the limes toContinue Reading
Germany has so many camping locations that offer so much fun and excitement. Camping in Germany is a great way to enjoy the outdoors with the family.Continue Reading
Ingredients (for 4 people) • 4 pork steaks from the neck (Schweinenacken) • 1 tablespoon lime juice • 1 tablespoon mustard • 1 teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon ground pepper Mix lime juice, mustard, salt and pepper. Brush the steaks with the marinade and allow to sit in refrigerator forContinue Reading
Encourage your child to have linguistic skills and help them get in touch with their heritage.Continue Reading
Ingredients (for 4 people) 4 whole chicken breasts, without bone 1 tablespoon oil ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper ¼ teaspoon sugar 10 spring onions ½ cup almonds in their skins ½ chopped parsley 2 cups Greek full fat yogurt ½ cup creme fraiche 1 lemon, juiced Parchment baking paperContinue Reading
The sting of homesickness is a reality for even the most seasoned of traveler.Continue Reading
Ingredients (for 4 people) 4 veal steaks, seasoned with salt and white pepper 1 tablespoons ghee or butter 12 stalks green asparagus 1 small box of Hollandaise sauce For Carrots Vichy 8 medium sized carrots, peeled and finely sliced 1 bottle of mineral water 1 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon saltContinue Reading
If your kids need some place to blow off some steam no matter the weather, Lisa says “from beginning to end, my kids had a great time” at Mega Play, an indoor play area for children of all ages in Grafenwoehr, Germany.Continue Reading
A few ideas for how to learn German while you are stationed in Germany.Continue Reading
Living overseas means that family and friends want you to play tour guide when they visit. Here are some tips to give them a taste of life in Germany.Continue Reading
Do you feel like you’re surrounded by total chaos all the time? Well, maybe you are.Continue Reading
Ingredients for the Brioche: • 4 eggs, at room temperature • 1 ounce dry active yeast • 2 ½ cups all bread flour • ¼ cup sugar • 2 teaspoons salt • 8 ounces unsalted Irish butter, at room temp. cut into small pieces Ingredients for the Topping: • 8Continue Reading
So much to see in a capital brimming with romance, art and fashion, Paris is a no.1 destination!Continue Reading
Ingredients (for 4 people) Pommes Boulangere • 1 ½ pounds of potatoes peeled and diced in ½ inch cubes • 2 small onions finely diced • 6 cups of lamb broth (a dish often served with Lamb) • ¼ teaspoon thyme • ¼ teaspoon minced garlic • ½ teaspoon saltContinue Reading
by Susan Melnyk When you get stationed in Germany, someone is sure to mention the garbage situation. Germany has one of the most progressive and environmentally friendly trash and recycling programs in the world and I can guarantee that once you get the hang of it, you’ll appreciate it! UnderstandingContinue Reading