If you've ever been to a German open air marketplace, you know that they are like nothing we have here in America. They are generally only open for foot traffic, so patrons leisurely stroll around shopping, eating, and drinking. … [Read more...]
OKTOBERFEST PARTY IDEA ROUNDUP
My cousin and I have held Oktoberfest dinner parties each Fall for several years now. I thought that it was high time I gathered all my Oktoberfest-related posts up into one easy-to-pin post. Click on the links below each picture for German … [Read more...]
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OKTOBERFEST HANGING WREATHS
We kept our OktoberFEAST decorations pretty low-key this year. This is the first year we’ve adopted the traditional Bavarian blue and white color scheme of Oktoberfest, and I really liked it! The beer tents in Munich have these enormous, … [Read more...]
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FAMILY FRIENDLY SIDE DISH: SPAETZLE
School is back for almost all of us now, and weeknights are a rush of homework and practices. This is one of my favorite go-to side dishes because it is quick and easy to make, and the whole family eats it without complaint. And, I bet … [Read more...]
AMERICA NEEDS KAFFEE UND KUCHEN
Hostess sponsored this blog post. The opinions and text are all mine. I spent one summer in high school in Europe, spending the majority of the time in Germany. While we were there, we were introduced to plenty of German quirks. … [Read more...]
Oktoberfest Party Planning Checklist
The Oktoberfest party that my cousin and I threw was a bit of an undertaking, but I don’t think the process was much more involved than a typical larger dinner party. If I do say so myself, I was pretty impressed with our organization and … [Read more...]
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OktoberFEAST: Traditional German Foods
While music and decorations add to the gemütlichkeit of any Oktoberfest, the food and drink are the really central elements. Everyone recognizes that Germans make top notch beer, but don’t brush off German food. My cousin Mollie and I … [Read more...]
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OktoberFEAST: Homemade Oktoberfest Decorations
When I think of Germany, I think of their culture of gemütlichkeit. Gemütlichkeit (literally “comfort” or “hospitality”) generally involves mixture of music, food, and drink to create a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. When you are throwing … [Read more...]
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OktoberFEAST: Stamped Runner and Place Cards for Oktoberfest
For the second time, my cousin Mollie and I cohosted an Oktoberfest dinner party. We threw an Oktoberfest party two years ago, so as experienced veterans we decided to up the ante even more this year. We invited friends and family to join … [Read more...]
German Cucumber Salad — Gurkensalat
Because of the crazy hot summer we have had this year, cucumber plants seem to be overtaking many local gardens. If you have a bounty of cukes this time of year, turn them into this DELICIOUS salad that is perfect for a hot summer … [Read more...]
