Spoonfuls of Germany


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Every object has a story

German antique measuring cup

Probably the biggest reward I get from writing this blog is the feedback from readers, and  “meeting” other bloggers with the same passion: Christie, a British expat living in Germany Continue reading


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The German dream deli

German potato soup

Once in a while, someone asks me whether I ever thought of turning my love of German cuisine into an eatery of some sort. My usual answer is a clear “no” – much better for me to cook for friends and family and write about my passion than being exposed to the grind of running a food business. Continue reading


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Tastes of home, with an outlook to 2016

Custard Pastries with Apricots, made with vanilla custard made from scratch

Next week, it will be 18 years since I immigrated to the United States from Germany. I have fully settled into a new life, with an American husband, children, and passport. Meanwhile I still feel very much connected to my German self by the language in which I do most of my work, and the food I cook and grow in my garden. Continue reading