Susanne Bacon, author of the Wycliff novel series, recently published her German-American Essays in a book called “Home from Home”. Each essay describes what it feels like to be a German in the United States. To look at everyday life through a slightly different lens, shaped by different experiences. Susanne came to the US as an adult, and is able…
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Travel Tips for Germany- Little Tips to Smooth Your Journey
It’s easy to get tripped up or confused when you arrive in a country without having been there before. Customs are different; things aren’t like they are back home. A lot of confusion can be avoided if you know what to expect. These Travel Tips for Germany may make your trip easier, or at least they will save you from…
Easy Eierlikörkuchen Recipe – Perfect for Company or Everyday
I love it when a cake recipe comes together fast and bakes up without fail. It’s even better when it looks “fancy” enough for company, but you can toss a slice into a lunch pail, and it arrives looking and tasting great. This Easy Eierlikörkuchen Recipe is perfect that way. Think of the Eierlikör Cake as the Little Black Dress…
What to Pack for Germany- Traveling to Germany Checklist
In the old days, traveling to Germany meant you could pack five bags and have clothes for every eventuality (invited to a Costume Ball? covered…. hiking in the Alps? covered…. A day at the spa? got it). Today, you are far more restricted by luggage allowance and increasing costs per bag. And honestly, who wants to schlepp all that luggage??…
Black Forest Cupcakes Recipe- Black Forest Törtchen for a Crowd
I’m sure this Black Forest Cupcakes Recipe would confuse my Oma, but then she’d tuck right in. Granted, cupcakes weren’t much of a German Thing. (Maybe we could call them Black Forest Törtchen, little cakes). So, why did I make them? Black Forest Cake / Schwarzwälder Kirsch Torte is my daughter’s FAVORITE cake, and she wanted me to make it…
A Visit to the East Side Gallery Berlin
In February 1990, 118 artists from 21 countries came together to memorialize the fall of the Berlin Wall. Their incredible plan was to create a visual representation of the joy and energy felt in Germany and worldwide. When they finished in September 1318 meters of Wall were painted with a string of murals that would become the East Side Gallery.…
Hanni and Nanni – Our Favorite Twins for Over 50 Years!
Of all the nicknames I had growing up, my favorite was bestowed on me by my German family, “Leseratte” (Reading Rat). Every time I went to Germany, I spent a LOT of time reading. Why would I spend so much time with my nose in a book in GERMANY? Well, the family was in Farm Country, and people were…
Make this Fairly Easy Berliner Recipe for Karneval or Silvester
Fasching! Karneval! Even NEW YEAR! or maybe you just LOVE them, it’s a good time for Berliner! Honestly, I seldom make them, because fried foods are not really great for the waistline, and we live down the street from one of the world’s great Donut places. BUT it’s Karneval season, and Berliner, which aren’t really donuts, more like a donut…