It was the best of times, and the worst of times. Who couldn't ignore the magical charm of fairly tale-like stands and shops full of gingerbread, Christmas decorations and novelties? Of course, sifting through tons of unique items in an outdoor Christmas market sounds like a nice afternoon, but when rain falls heavily from a … Continue reading Meandering Through Mannheim’s Christmas Market
I love hosting dinner parties, especially during the holiday season where togetherness, merriment and yes, gluttony, become one. However, when college, final exams, life and other duties cloud your mind, cooking rarely makes it on your to-do list - let alone cooking for yourself and others (that would require creating food that's not only pleasing … Continue reading Cooking for a Small Holiday Dinner Party – College Edition
Last week, I blogged about preparing a 1920s-inspired dinner party (check it out here). This week, I'll describe the 1920s dinner party menu I served guests, which, luckily, didn't cause food poisoning - or any other malady, for that matter (at least my guests did a good job of hiding any discomfort). My 1920s Dinner … Continue reading Planning a 1920s Dinner Party Menu
During the long weekend, my family and I drove to Wiesbaden. The state capital of Hesse, located also in southwestern Germany (just under an hour's drive from Heidelberg), the city boasts ancient hot springs and some of Germany's finest casinos. It's no wonder why real estate costs so much in that region; with gargantuan yet … Continue reading Milling Around Wiesbaden’s Marketstrasse
Style Over Stress 