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…
Author: karenanne
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 actually a fairly simple no-bake cake, and 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 stuck in the refrigerator for a few hours. Slice and serve… and wait for the applause. As a special treat…
Roemer Glass- Green Stemmed German Wine Glasses
What is Roemer Glass? These traditional German wine glasses with green stems are all over Germany, and they are used to serve delicious wines from the Rhine or Moselle Region. 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…
Castles on the Mosel River -Moselle River Valley Castles
Sure, everyone is familiar with the Rhine. We’ve all heard the songs and legends (and maybe even seen a puppet show) 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…