As a youngster growing up in Northern Germany, the pre-Christmas time or the Advent season was so exciting. The word Advent stems from the ...
December 01, 2025
Homemade Buttermilk Pancakes (Canadian or American Style)
Up, out and away: Life, Travel and Adventure
December 01, 2025
In my “ Hello and Welcome ” post, I mentioned that I had made Homemade Buttermilk Pancakes that morning, with Real Canadian Maple Syru p. ...
November 27, 2025
Laternelaufen – Walking with Lanterns
Up, out and away: Life, Travel and Adventure
November 27, 2025
Growing up in Northern Germany, fall was always a beautiful and exciting time. I loved how the leaves changed their color, the chestnuts ...
Harvest Festival, Thanksgiving: To Stuff or Not to Stuff – That is the Question (for your Holiday Turkey or Bird)
Up, out and away: Life, Travel and Adventure
November 27, 2025
Depending on the country, climate, and crops grown, harvest festivals are celebrated around the world at different times of the year. It see...
November 08, 2025
Have you ever had a Stye (Hordeolum) or Chalazion in your Eye?
Up, out and away: Life, Travel and Adventure
November 08, 2025
As I mentioned in a prior post, “ There are Clouds, and then there are Saharan Dust Clouds ”, my family moved from the cold, damp climate of...
You Can't be my Friend, if you Love Spinach
Up, out and away: Life, Travel and Adventure
November 08, 2025
Did you know that about 2000 years ago spinach originated in Persia or present-day Iran? About 650 years later it made its way East and wa...
