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Head to Mehlingen Heath to take a break from the everyday grind. The heath is an oasis of pure nature that offers many footpaths, facets of vegetation, animals and more. Continue Reading
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Head to Mehlingen Heath to take a break from the everyday grind. The heath is an oasis of pure nature that offers many footpaths, facets of vegetation, animals and more. Continue 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
Germany was the 19th country to join the Parkrun movement in December 2017, with now nearly 300 people walking, running and volunteering at weekly parkruns in Berlin, Osnabrück, Frankfurt, Leipzig, Mannheim (currently closest location to the KMC) and Hanover. Many more locations will launch throughout 2018 and organisers are activelyContinue Reading
Some people consider shopping. In fact, more and more people are purchasing gifts online to avoid the crowds and emotional reactions. According to a 2017 eMarketer Report, Ecommerce (online shopping) accounted for a record 10.6% of total retail sales in the U.S. during the 2016 holiday season. That same reportContinue Reading
We headed to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany again for a winter adventure. Check out our account of an awesome few days in the snowy alps. #edelweisslodge Here are some handy links based on the video: Lift Ticket Information Ski and Snowboard Program Edelweiss Deluxe Cabins Zugspitze New Zugspitze TramContinue 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
At the start of each new year it is natural to ask ourselves if we are living our lives the way we really want to.Continue Reading
Erbeskopf is the largest mountain in Southwest Germany and is the perfect place to test your metal if you are a beginner or intermediate enthusiast.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
It is perhaps during the winter that the enchanting state of Bavaria really glistens.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
One of the healthiest activities and habits in Germany is hiking! Germany is dedicated to creating, supporting and maintaining spectacular trails. Grab your boots and be awed! 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
Zurich has a lot to offer. Enjoy authentic fondue, stroll along picturesque streets, hop on a river boat, take in spectacular cable car views and much more.Continue 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
Sample chocolate delights, learn the history of chocolate, take classes, visit museums and attend one of the largest chocolate festivals in the world.Continue 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
Originally published in the Kaiserslautern American newspaper on August 18, 2017. Click the image for a full-size, printable version.Continue 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
Here are a few tips to help you decipher German wine labels. Living in central Germany puts you right in the middle of some of the best vineyards in the world. It would be a shame not to learn something about German wine during your stay.Continue Reading
Originally published in the Kaiserslautern American newspaper on September, 1, 2017. Click the image for a full-size, printable version.Continue 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
Originally published in the Kaiserslautern American newspaper on August, 25, 2017. Click the image for a full-size, printable version.Continue 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
One thing many Americans tend to miss most about the States is the food and understandably so. (And supermarkets being open 24/7 but that’s a different story.) If that’s the case for you, then we have excellent news: Home Burger & Cocktails in Zweibrücken makes wicked burgers, cocktails and moreContinue Reading
Originally published in the Kaiserslautern American newspaper on August, 11, 2017. Click the image for a full-size, printable version.Continue Reading
Cardio Workout – Understanding Heart Rate Zones to know how much you can exert yourself safely.Continue 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
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