For most American kids in the 1970s, Saturday mornings meant eating Sugary Cereals while watching cartoons in pajamas. Not for me! Every Saturday morning from the time I entered Kindergarten until I went to High School, I ate my Haferflocken (Oatmeal) or gekochtes Ei (soft-boiled egg), then headed off to German School (Deutsche Schule). You see, my parents came here…
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Traveling to Germany with Kids – It’s Easier than You Think!
Traveling to Germany with kids is fairly easy. I’ve done it a few times now… with kids of all ages. There have never been problems getting around, the food is not so strange that your picky eaters will starve, and there are a lot of fun things to keep the whole family happy. Just do a little planning, be realistic with…
German Christmas Pyramids -Light & Movement Brighten The Holidays
In our home, everyone is excited when the German Christmas Pyramids come out of their boxes. We have two in my home: one depicting the Nativity and the other a band of sweet Angels. A German Christmas Pyramid Carousel is a wooden decoration with fins or paddles on the top that attach to a central pin. Candles around the sides send…
Berg Pedal Karts – German Pedal Cars for ALL Ages!
Berg Pedal Karts are so much fun! When we were in Germany a few years ago our family was introduced to these large Pedal Cars that can be used by people of all ages. Kids in the area we visited were riding them on walking paths, sidewalks and bike trails. Adults were even using them pick up groceries and to…
My Denglish Life- German Culture in America
I was born in California, but my heart has always been in Germany. You see, my parents are German, and emigrated to the US in the 60’s to start a new life. Fortunately for me, much of the life they thought they’d left behind came along with them. My first language was German. I ate German foods, wore German…
Authentic German Pancake Recipe- Eierkuchen Goldgelb
I grew up eating German pancakes aka Eierkuchen, and not the fluffy American variety. Think of German pancakes as a slightly thicker crepe… Mom would fry them so that the edges were just beginning to crisp, and they came to the plate piping hot. We ate sprinkled with sugar, spread with jam, or even Nutella. My favorite way is a…
Kalter Hund Recipe – A Delicious No Bake Chocolate Biscuit Cake
This Kalter Hund Recipe is a simple no-bake cake, not the “Cold Dog” that the name implies. Layers of rich butter cookies and delicious chocolate are assembled (not baked) in a loaf pan, and then it’s placed in the refrigerator for a few hours. Slice and serve, and then wait for the applause. Kalter Hund is often served…
Roemer Glass- Green Stemmed German Wine Glasses
What is Roemer Glass? These traditional German wine glasses with green stems are used to serve delicious wines from the Rhine or Moselle regions. We had a set in our home while I was growing up, and my family in Germany has them. I’d bet that most German families have a set in the Schrank. I even have a few…
Castles on the Mosel River -Moselle River Valley Castles
Everyone is familiar with the Rhine. We’ve all heard the songs and legends based on the mighty river that crosses the length of Germany from south to north. But, with so much focus on the romantic Rhine, people tend to forget the Mosel River, which is a tremendous shame because the Castles on the Mosel River (Moselle River) are a…