I find that here in California, when I say “Beer Punch Recipe“, people look at me funny. In a world of craft and specialty beers, why would you mix in fruits and champagne? You know why? Because the flavor is out of this world delicious, and it’s quite refreshing on a warm day. A German Bowle, or German Punch Recipe,…
Author: karenanne
Your Favorite German Children’s Books, in English and German!
I grew up reading German books for children in German. Sadly, my kids never learned German (read why HERE), and I was sad that they would never get to enjoy the stories that were so familiar to me. Now I’m finding more and more German Children’s Books in English. Finally, my kids will get to read about Die Kleine Hexe…
Things to do in Stuttgart, Germany- How to Have a Carefree Holiday in Stuttgart
Stuttgart is an amazing city that might not be on everyone’s radar, but it should be! There are many interesting things to do Stuttgart Germany that you won’t find anywhere else. I loved the city when I visited. There are so many beautiful sites, and I was astonished how easy it was to get around. Because we were on a…
The History of Neuschwanstein Castle- Schloss Neuschwanstein
When considering the number of tourists and cameras, Schloss Neuschwanstein must be one of the most photographed castles in the world. King Ludwig II situated his castle on a rugged hill, high above the village of Hohenschwangeu, in the Bavarian state of Germany. With its white walls, tall towers, and turrets, it looks just as you would imagine the perfect…
Bike Tours in Berlin- Guided Tours, or Ride on Your Own
Sometimes, the best way to see a city is to get out of the car, or off the bus, and really SEE IT. Problem is, in a large city like Berlin, you can walk your feet off trying to get from one place to the other. Jobina Bardai has the perfect solution! She wrote up these fantastic bike tours in…
Marianne’s Story- A Child Refugee from Stettin Tells her Story
Recently, I received an email from Jane with her mother’s story. This could be my mother’s story… it could be the story told by far too many of our Mothers, Grandmothers, and Aunts. It’s the story of too many children during wartime. At the end of the war, Marianne Kriegbaum was sent west, to “safety”, in order to escape the…
What is Bavarian Beer? A Beginners Guide to Bavarian Beer Styles
Bavaria, in the heart of Southern Germany, is world-renowned for its beer, and this region has given birth to an incredible array of brews. But what differentiates the diverse beers of Bavaria, and which kind most perfectly suits your taste? Sit down in a Gasthaus, or visit a BierGarten, and suddenly, you may be faced with a selection of new…
A Visit to Welfen Kaserne Landsberg by Michael Graber
The Welfenkaserne is a barracks of the Bundeswehr in Landsberg on the Lech in the state of Bavaria. In the barracks there is an underground facility (UTA), which had to be erected by concentration camp prisoners at the end of the Second World War . It now houses the repair center 13 and parts of the Bundeswehr service center Landsberg…
Is Wienerschnitzel German Chicken Fried Steak? Read the “Texas Wienerschnitzel Incident” and Decide for Yourself!
I love origin stories, especially when German culture mixes with American, and you get a whole new legend! So the question came up, “Is Wienerschnitzel just German Chicken Fried Steak?” They are relatively similar, but what is the story behind it? And then, I came across this tale… the Legend of the Texas Wienerschnitzel Incident. Now, I KNOW! Wienerschnitzel is…
The Best Shopping Malls in Germany- Find Everything You Need, and a Few Things You Don’t
Even though going to the Mall isn’t the same mandatory weekly activity that used to be here in America (in fact, recently, WYTV reported that big American retailers are off to a shaky start this year), I LOVE LOVE LOVE to browse the shopping malls in Germany! Many of the shops and stores are along Fussgangerwege (Pedestrian Ways). Even the…