Located near Kaiserslautern, Freinsheim is a fascinating place to visit. It has festivals, a ruined castle, an impressive Old Town, a toy museum and more.
While it’s still summer and the sun is shining, head to a beer garden. Enjoy an evening with fine beer, delectable meals, and good fun for the entire family.
Darmstadt recently hosted its annual Schlossgrabenfest, one of the biggest music festivals in Germany. This four-day event had over 400,000 attendees, more than 400 bands and much more.
A Street Food Festival is where, unlike the average German fest, the FOOD is the main event and not a side attraction. The Taunusstein Street Food Festival offered an array of treats for every palate!
With a history of over 2000 years, Cologne or Köln as it is called in Germany, is now ranked as one of the must-see places in Germany.
Have an incredible family day by joining a wine walk in Germany! This is a great way to spend a spring or summer Sunday, enjoy breathtaking views and sample delicious food and wine.
As summer fast approaches, there is no doubt the city of Stuttgart and neighboring towns are gearing up for their popular and fun street festivals!
The village of Wolfstein recently held its 4th annual spring Kulinarische Wanderung (culinary hike). This culinary hike was the perfect way enjoy exercise, culinary delights and divine wine!
Although my wild and crazy nights out dancing are well behind me, I was interested in how the Germans celebrate Tanz in den Mai (Dance in May).
At the end of February, Bad Durkheim lit up their town Centre for a street party, shopping and wine tastings.
Try out our recipes for traditional German foods, that don’t differ too much from some American classics…
Living in Germany would not be complete without a visit to neighboring Belgium, especially when that particular neighbor is hosting a beer fest entitled “The Place to Beer”.
Celebrating the first wine festival of the season, the quaint town of Freinsheim offers a night with wine, food & fire in January!
Tübingen is a town of all seasons delighting the masses throughout the year with its festivals, museums, quaint shops, wonderful eateries, a gorgeous river and much more.
For this holiday season make your very own White Christmas Sangria with a Pinot Grigio. Then sit back, relax, and enjoy!
Christmas and holiday cookie traditions seem to be high on almost everyone’s to-do list. These are sweet treats we indulge in as well as pass around to family, friends and neighbors.
From the coast to the mountains, traveling to Italy is paved with delicious opportunities for discovery! Make Italian cuisine from scratch, enjoy delicious wine, assist with the olive harvest and more.
Thanksgiving is one of the best holidays with the family every year – spend time with the people who matter most over delicious a Thanksgiving meal.
Though there isn’t any shortage of places to enjoy a beer this time of year, indulge yourself at Welde Brewery. You can enjoy various delicious beers and grab a bite to eat the first Sunday of the month.
Take a drive down to beautiful Bregenzerwald, Austria for special Alpine Cheese. This special cheese is creamy, distinctly flavored and literally melts in the mouth.
I know, I know…another wine fest! But, this isn’t just any wine fest. This is the Mother of all Wine Fests. This is to Wine what Oktoberfest is to Beer…. Read more
Can’t decide if you want to spend your weekend sitting outside drinking beer or going on a bicycle ride through the city? Well, with the Mainz Beer Bike you can do… Read more
Mark your calendar next August for the Rüdesheim’s Annual Wine Festival. Though no noisy rides or big flashing candy stands, this fest definitely has quality over quantity.
Amsterdam is known for its canals, museums and historic sights. What may not be known is this city’s delectable food. Learn more about what and where to eat when in this beautiful city.
Wiesbaden’s Schlachthof is the perfect place to dine and socialize. The cultural center has great food, live music, DJs, outdoor sports games and more.
What brings people, couples, friends, towns together to rejoice with great enthusiasm? Love? Freedom? World Peace? No. The answer is: Wine Fests. Every year in the middle of August, the… Read more
This summer strawberries are on every corner kiosk in Germany. It is not difficult to be tempted to include these sweet gems with breakfast, lunch and dinner. As a child,… Read more
The first thing you notice about Klaus Hartmann is his marquee chef mustache and goatee. It is what you would expect from one of the Three Musketeers, curled at the… Read more
Tortilla de Española is an easy to make Spanish dish that can be served as breakfast on the go, an afternoon snack, lunch or appetizers.
Whip up a quick and yummy pasta dish in ten minutes! Let this be your go-to dish for guests or something to make quickly for your family.
Germany ushers in spring with Cherry Blossom Days. Celebrating the blooming of the cherry tree with fests, hikes, food and wine.
A wine and/or culinary walk in the Pfalz is a rite of passage that every American should experience whilst in Germany.
It’s soon spargel season. This celebrated vegetable (white asparagus) in Germany can be found at special events, restaurants, farmer’s markets and stores.
Having a soup night at least one night out of the week is great idea for a family. Soups are easy to prepare as well as relatively inexpensive to make.
Safari Restaurant is a very tasty East African restaurant that dishes up exotic cuisine in Kaiserslautern. Our blogger tells us what she thinks…
Try this classic Filipino dish with a twist. Balsamic Chicken Adobo will surely make your mouth water.
Come visit Albersbach’s Distillery for an assortment of schnapps from the sweet fruit liquors in flavors like cherry and raspberry to aged plums and pears.
Feeling hungry or nostalgic? Then try a hearty meal that Grandma used to make!
Fresh Pesto is a hit with almost any recipe and best of all it’s really easy to make.
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