Throwback Tuesday Post (TBTP) from 2013: During Lent, Bavarians observe what is known as Starkbierfest, or Strong Beer Fest. At that time, uber-strong beer can be had at the breweries and it will knock you down. It's said that monks, who fasted during Lent, subsisted on this strong brew.
Throwback Tuesday Post (TBTP) from 2014: A very big St. Patrick's Day Parade in Munich, Germany, complete with Guinness. Who knew?
Throwback Tuesday Post (TBTP) from 2014: Join me in trial-and-error and eventual success making the traditional pastry for Germany's Mardi Gras, called Karneval or Fasching: Krapfen, or filled donuts. Made of yeast dough, they are fried and filled with apricot or rose hip jam. You can make them yourself with this recipe! I've included a little history and language notes, too.
Throwback Tuesday Post (TBTP) from 2013: A trip to Nuremberg, Germany, to visit the Neues Museum - an exhibit including architect Helmut Jahn. Afterward, I saw the aftermath of the Fasching parade - Europe's equivalent of Mardi Gras or Carnival.
Throwback Tuesday Post (TBTP) from 2013: After visiting the Audi Forum automobile museum in Bavaria, Germany, a small trip to the historic downtown of Ingolstadt. Views of the Cross Tower, a Greek meal, a step into the Cathedral of Our Lady
Throwback Tuesday Post (TBTP) from 2013: Visiting the Audi Forum, the grand showroom and car museum of Audi carmakers: history and speed combined.
Throwback Tuesday Post (TBTP) from 2013: I organize a scotch whisky tasting at Vom Fass olive oil, vinegar and, of course, whiskey and other liquors in Bamberg, Germany. We learn the distilling process and taste some wonderful spirits.
Throwback Tuesday Post (TBTP) from 2015: Charming traditional Swiss and German New Year's Eve recipe: raclette, a melted-cheese delight! Informal for friends and family, in the same manner as fondue. Each guests melts their own portion on a cozy winter evening.
Throwback Tuesday Post (TBTP) from 2014: A ride on Munich's Christmas Tram (ChristkindlTram), meeting St. Nickolaus (Germany's Santa Claus), plus my delicious homemade egg nog recipe. Merry Christmas!
Throwback Tuesday Post (TBTP) from 2014: Somewhat terrifying, the Krampus run annually and loudly through Munich's Christmas Market, accompanying St. Nicholas and searching for naughty children!