I often publish articles with tips or helps for people who are moving from America to Germany… but this time, we will flip the situation. Hans Goldstein from The Student Movers in Costa Mesa, CA has been involved in quite a few International moves, and he offers some tips for Germans Moving to America. It’s true… people do drive…
Author: karenanne
Erdbeerbowle – A Refreshing Summer Strawberry and Wine Punch
Growing up, whenever my family had a larger summer gathering or Grill Party, my mother would make an Erdbeerbowle. This refreshing wine and strawberry punch is perfect on a warm afternoon- sweet and light, but not TOO sweet. Plus, since you add so many strawberries, you can even pretend it’s healthy. (Watch out for the kids, though! When I was…
Visit Kipfenberg Germany- A Little “Sidecar Travel!” with Michael
I want to begin by thanking Michael Graber for sharing these photos from his visit to Kipfenberg, Germany. “Armchair travel” is defined as traveling from the comfort of your chair at home… since Michael is taking us along on a Motorcycle Tour, I’m calling this Sidecar Travel! Michael introduced himself to me as a motorcycle enthusiast who loves taking photos.…
German Star Wars Quotes for May the 4th Krieg der Sterne Day!
“May the Force be with you”… what does that have to do with Germany? not a whole lot. Still, love for Star Wars or Krieg der Sterne, is pretty universal (literally UNIVERSAL), and as we celebrate Star Wars Day, May the Fourth (get it?) I thought it would be fun to share some German Star Wars Quotes, because everyone is…
What Is Walpurgisnacht? And How did An English Nun Become Associated with Witches?
Legends, stories, and traditions featuring witches have long been part of German culture. Think about all the Fairy Tales you heard as a child cautioning you about witches. Witches in Germany date back to the pagan times, before Christianity, and some celebrations and customs still appear in the modern world. Walpurgisnacht or Hexennacht (Witches’ Night) mixes Pagan tradition with a…
Biergarten Cookbook Traditional Bavarian Recipes with a Modern Twist
Biergarten Cookbook Visit any Bavarian Biergarten during the Summer, and you will see people enjoying the mild weather with a Maß of beer and food. But this isn’t an ordinary picnic… you won’t find plain old ham sandwiches and potato chips… Out of baskets and coolers come fresh Salads, grilled Sausages, a variety of dips, pickled veggies and sliced…
Haba For Easter- German Toys and Games for the Easter Basket!
HABA Animal Upon Animal – Classic Wooden Stacking Game Fun for the Whole Family (Made in Germany) While I never say no to a nice Chocolate Bunny, I love tucking things into the Easter Basket that last a little longer. A stuffed toy, book or game last a lot longer than colored eggs… and will keep the kids happy and…
German Kitchen Tools from My Oma’s Kitchen- Who Remembers These?
The world is changing all the time, and “improvements” in home appliances have made cooking faster and easier. Still … somehow, despite all the technological advances, are any of our meals as memorable as the ones made by our Omas on these simpler German kitchen tools? My Oma never had a microwave or food processor… she didn’t use much in…
Celebrating Palm Sunday in Germany with Palmbuschen
Easter week begins with Palm Sunday, the 6th Sunday of Lent, the Sunday before Easter. The name comes from the Palms laid at Jesus’s donkey’s feet as he and his followers made their way into Jerusalem. On Palm Sunday in Germany, especially in Bavaria, this procession is recreated by clergy and others walking through the town, singing hymns, praying, and carrying…