Oh my, I do love Traditional German Christmas Cookies. We would bake some, and others would come from my Opa. Every year, he would carry a suitcase full when he came to visit or send us a massive package wrapped in brown paper and tied with twine. We’d open it up and find a treasure trove of Cookies ( Plätzchen,…
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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, then refrigerated for a few hours. Slice and serve, and then wait for the applause. Kalter Hund is often served to children in Germany as…
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…