My Sausage and Sauerkraut Life in a French Fry and Apple Pie world
Germans love to spend time outside in the summer. While many Germans enjoy traveling abroad during Sommerzeit like Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece or Turkey, others choose to explore their own country. After all Germany has it all - from beaches in the north to picturesque mountains in the south! Today, I want to take you... Continue Reading →
I have only fond memories of growing up in Germany. And many of my summer memories involve the sweet smell of ripe strawberries. It is impossible to walk past a farmer's market, or down a street, or even pass by a grocery parking lot or walk into a grocery store without smelling that incredible fragrance... Continue Reading →
It's that time of year again to dust off those storage bins and break out those decorations which have been up in the attic or stuffed in the back of the closet for almost a year now. Everyone who knows me knows that my year consists of two seasons - summer and Christmastime. Yes, I... Continue Reading →
Nothing says summer, sun, sand, sea and holidays more than der Strandkorb. The iconic beach chair is visible everywhere along the coast in Germany. Strandkörbe an der Ostsee in Germany The word Strandkorb literally means beach basket. It is contructed of wicker, wood, cushions and fabric. The seating area is just big enough for two... Continue Reading →
When we first moved into our new boat dock home about a year ago, I didn't really know what I wanted to do with the living room. All I knew is I wanted shiplap from top to bottom, and I wanted it bright, airy and beachy. Well, the shiplap proved to be more difficult than... Continue Reading →
Spring is upon us and with it comes not only a sense of renewal and beautiful flowers, but sweets and treats. Beautiful, delicious, fresh and colorful, like der Erdbeerkuchen, die Himbeertorte or das Rhabarberkompott. All are just a few of the seasonal delights which are sure to bring a smile to those taste buds. But,... Continue Reading →
Easter in Germany is just as big of a deal with Germans as Christmas. Every year colorful eggs tied on with ribbons hang from every tree and bush in every village, town and neighborhood. Smaller trees also find their way into the homes of Germans as colorful centerpieces. The Ostereierbaum or Easter egg tree does... Continue Reading →
If you are a kid in Germany, June 1st is a magical day. Not only because you get to spend the day with your family attending special events in your neighborhoods and cities, or maybe taking a day trip to the beach, or forcing your parents to play board games for hours on end, but... Continue Reading →
Nothing says it's Christmastime quite like sipping that first cup of Glühwein. Especially while strolling among decorated booths at a German Weihnachtsmarkt on a cold winter's night. Served in tiny mugs, it warms your toes, smells and tastes good and is Germany's most loved and heart-warming holiday drink! Glühwein literally translates into 'glow wine,' because of the way it... Continue Reading →
One German American Girl 