Germany has quite a complicated history. In 1949 after World War II, Germany was divided by the victorious countries (namely the US, Engla...
April 19, 2024
Absolute Must-Have Kitchen Tools for Your Home or Travelling Kitchen
Up, out and away: Life, Travel and Adventure
April 19, 2024
In my “ Hello and Welcome ” post, I mentioned our love of travel. M y husband claims that I usually pack everything including the kitchen ...
Handy recipe conversion charts (Metric to US; US to Metric)
Up, out and away: Life, Travel and Adventure
April 19, 2024
If you have family and friends all over the world, they will pass along a favorite recipe in their local weights and measures. Of course, t...
March 17, 2024
The Columbian Exchange… Or, Have Some Chili Con Carne
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March 17, 2024
Have you ever heard of the Columbian Exchange? No, it is not an online stock trading and investment platform in the South American country...
February 28, 2024
About Language, Accents, Music Box Souvenirs, Brahms Lullaby
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February 28, 2024
One of Johannes Brahms's most popular songs is called “Wiegenlied” (cradle song), also known as Brahms’ Lullaby. He wrote the song for...
February 21, 2024
You are what you eat – Corn (maize) anyone?
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February 21, 2024
I was in 5 th grade when my father was transferred by his employer from West Germany to the United States on a one-year sabbatical to “lear...
February 02, 2024
Stay Positive - A Love Story for Valentines Day
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February 02, 2024
As long as I had known him, my grandfather had always a positive outlook and sunny disposition. To this day, I marvel at the memories I hav...