UPDATE- Thursday before German Fest weekend is always a fun “gathering” day. 2 Years ago I was there with my family… this year, Covid-19 cancelled the event. Still… there’s always next year! Loving these KIDS!!! Isn’t it funny how time spent having fun just FLIES by? Seems like only yesterday I was packing my bags to go to German Fest…
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Where to Buy Great Looking, High Quality German Sandals for Women
While I was growing up, my mother and my Oma always stressed the importance of having “good shoes”. You need a foot bed that gives you support! Then summer comes rolling around, and you want to wear sandals or slides, but how to keep giving your feet the support and comfort they need? Where can you find quality German Sandals…
What is a Charivari? Learn more about these Lederhosen Chains
When you are at a German Festival, and see people in Bavarian Tracht, you may notice that some men wear what looks like a chain of charms on their Lederhosen. What is that Lederhosen chain called? And what does it symbolize? As I’m curious by nature, I did some digging. The chain of trinkets or charms is called a Charivari…
German Idioms List- A Fun Way to learn to Speak Like a German
Have you ever heard an someone say something in German, and you understand the vocabulary, but you really have no idea what the heck they are saying? Most likely, they are using an Idiom. An idiom is defined as “a group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words” …. in…
The Pied Piper of Hamelin Story-800 Year Mystery Wrapped in Fairy Tale
When I was growing up, one of my favorite German fairy tale vinyl records had the Rattenfänger von Hameln story, the Pied Piper of Hamelin Story. As a child, the idea of all those kids being snatched up because the town fathers didn’t want to pay the exterminator’s bill made a HUGE impression on me. I listened over and over,…
German Food in Michigan- German Restaurants, Bakeries and Delis
Searching for delicious German Food in Michigan? Here is a list of German Restaurants, Bakeries and Delis in that Michigan! All of these places were shared by readers! If one is missing, or you know it no longer exists, please let me know… [email protected] (It’s a good idea to call ahead before heading to any of these places) Ann Arbor…
German Food in Massachusetts- German Restaurants, Bakeries, and Delis
Searching for delicious German Food in Massachusetts? Here is a list of German Restaurants, Bakeries and Delis in that Massachusetts! All of these places were shared by readers! If one is missing, or you know it no longer exists, please let me know… [email protected] (It’s a good idea to call ahead before heading to any of these places) Chicopee Munich…
German Food In Maryland- German Restaurants, Bakeries and Delis
Searching for delicious German Food in Maryland? Here is a list of German Restaurants, Bakeries and Delis in that Maryland! All of these places were shared by readers! If one is missing, or you know it no longer exists, please let me know… [email protected] (It’s a good idea to call ahead before heading to any of these places) Housefrau Catering…
Smelly German Cheese- Plug Your Nose and Try These Stinky Cheeses
My mother loves cheese. Actually, that is an understatement since she once told me she could LIVE on cheese and bread. But what she REALLY loves is smelly German Cheese. Stinky, ripe, room-clearing, odoriferous cheese. Woe to the curious child who accidentally opened up the container with Limburger! You would end up with that smell in your nose for the…
Eiskaffee Recipe – Make this Delicious German Eisdiele Drink at Home
A German Eiskaffee is a tasty way to beat the heat! This delightful treat is found in every Eisdiele (Ice Cream Shop) across Germany, and I guarantee that on a warm Saturday or Sunday afternoon, you will find loads of folks sitting under shade umbrellas, sucking up this tasty drink/dessert. Eiskaffee might seem like Iced Coffee, but it’s different.…