I realize that this might be considered blasphemy, but I’m not much of a beer drinker. I just never developed a taste for it (apparently, I make an “eeewww” face from the bitter flavor when I drink it). Fortunately, an innkeeper in Deisenhofen, Germany, came up with a solution when he invented the Radler. What is a Radler? This mix…
Author: karenanne
Albrecht Dürer House Nuremberg- A Step back in Time
If you are in Nuremberg, take the time to visit the fascinating Albrecht Dürer House in Nuremberg. (You can’t miss it if you walk up Dürer Strasse to the Kaiserburg). As you all know, I love “small” museums. It’s the instant immersion without a lot of extra fluff. Albrecht Dürer is one of Germany’s best known artists. Who else grew…
Letters from Germany in an old Lebkuchen Tin
It’s January, so I’ve started my annual burst of sorting and organizing. In the drawer of my bedside table, I came across a small stack of cards and letters from Germany that arrived over the year. Instead of putting them away in the Lebkuchen tin with the other letters I’ve saved over the years, I sat down to read. Organization…
A Visit to the Black Forest Open Air Museum, Vogtsbauernhof
In the heart of the Black Forest, you’ll find a small village of houses and workshops that feels suspended in time. Thatched roofs, goats, grain mills, and people dressed in period costume from a few hundred years ago, you rub your eyes and wonder, did I discover a German Brigadoon? No, but the Black Forest Open Air Museum Vogtsbauernhof will…
Bauernregeln- Farmer’s Rules for Predicting Weather
In our modern world, we can control almost everything but the weather. And with modern instruments, satellites, weather balloons, and weather outposts, scientists can predict the weather fairly accurately. But German farmers didn’t have my Channel 6 weather guy with his fancy maps and clickers. What they DID have were Bauernregeln, or Farmer’s Rules, for predicting the weather. What are…
How to Follow German News and Culture from the U.S.
Staying connected to German news and culture while living in the US isn’t always easy – it’s natural to feel a bit out of the loop with what’s happening back home. The good news is that there are plenty of ways to stream German TV, catch up on the latest news, and enjoy movies online. Her are some simple tips to…
Cultural Differences I Noticed While Living in America as a German
Thanks to Kim Hobbs who wrote this sponsored post. It’s an interesting look at America through the eyes of a someone who grew up in Germany. When I first moved from Germany to the United States, I expected to notice the obvious changes. New foods, different landscapes, and unfamiliar holidays were all part of the transition. What stayed with me,…
German Stollen Recipe: Stollen for Christmas
You’ll find Stollen on most German tables during the Christmas Season. People enjoy it at an Advent Coffee, or as a special part of the Christmas Breakfast. The flavorful bread, studded with fruit, is made with enriched dough. Because it’s sweet, but not too sweet, you can enjoy it just as it comes. The most famous Stollen comes from Dresden,…
Kürbissuppe- German Pumpkin Soup for Perfect for Fall
In Germany, they eat seasonally: Strawberries and Asparagus in late Spring, Pfifferlinge in Summer, and Grünkohl (Kale) in Winter. Over the past 20 years, another seasonal dish has appeared on German menus in the Fall: Kürbissuppe or Pumpkin Soup. It’s everywhere. This flavorful, orange soup makes a rich starter or even a filling main meal. But how did Pumpkin Soup…
The Loreley- The Legend, the Song, and How to See It
You are cruising down the Middle Rhine, admiring the castles towering over vineyards and small villages, when suddenly, near Sankt Goarhausen, at the base of an imposing rock cliff, the whole ship breaks into song. You’ve reached the Loreley. But WHAT is the Loreley? It’s not just a pile of rocks; it is a place of song and legend that…