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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Anniversary Pretzels

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Wedding anniversaries have special names in Germany, many of them rather obscure. Being a gardener my favorite name is Petersilienhochzeit (Parsley Anniversary) after 12.5 years of marriage.

Well, my husband and I are past the parsley stage. We met 16 years ago and got married exactly to the day one year later. Continue reading


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Wild about ramsons (Bärlauch) and ramps

Ramps Quiche

“Where are we going”? I asked my mother after she picked me up from the airport in Frankfurt on a day in early May a few years ago. I had been dozing in my seat and first thought I imagined that she took unfamiliar country back roads instead of heading straight home. “Didn’t you want do pick Bärlauch (ramsons)? I will take you to a great spot.” Of course I wanted to. Continue reading