I’m all about trying things. Since I had some whole wheat flour I’ve been wanting to try making whole wheat soft pretzels. Actually I think my husband gets some credit for the idea, too. I used the basic soft pretzel recipe I had great success with but made a few changes. The resulting whole wheat …
Let me start off by saying, I did not think the world was going to end at the end of 2012. But, I am fascinated by indigenous cultures and the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology in Philadelphia’s University City area is one of my favorites in the city. So, despite it being …
It wasn’t until I was doing the write up on my homemade Spezi that I realized that I should try making Apfelschorle at home. Apfelschorle is a mix of carbonated mineral water and apple juice that’s widely available and popular in Germany. Oh, and it’s pretty tasty, too. So, I had to do it. I …
Recently, I was mixing sodas in my kitchen and I got a funny look from my guest. That’s when I had to go into the explanation. One of my favorite things about visiting Germany is the food. And that includes the beverages. And I’m not talking beer. I mean drinks like Apfelschorle and, my favorite, …
I’ve never had gelato before. And since I don’t think I’ll be making a trip to Italy or Europe anytime before the summer ends, in my mind, the logical thing was to try making it myself. I’m not sure how good of an idea it really is but I figured I’m game since we have …
I love museums. My husband loves old cars. So this weekend we ended up at the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum in South Philadelphia. The museum features a collection of over 60 rare and significant race cars. What’s more, once a month they actually run a few of the cars in the parking lot. So not …
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In my previous life, I ran a music website. (Don’t call it a blog. Please.) After ten years of working on that site I burnt out. Badly. And now on the rare occasions that I pay for concert tickets and actually leave my home and go to concerts, I’m still so hardwired that during the …
At some point after I started this blog and started baking on a semi-regular basis, my parents mentioned something I never knew. They had my grandfather’s handwritten recipe notebook. I knew he had been a baker when my dad was growing up but I had no idea that a notebook existed. In all honesty it’s …
I have something I need to share: I’ve never had coffee. Not a sip, not a slurp. Never. Ever. Nor do I want to. Honestly, the smell alone drives me crazy (in a bad way). I’m what you’d call “a tea person.” It started with just a cup of tea, a couple cookies and a …
Is anyone else having problems with tea kettles? I don’t mean electric ones, I mean basic, simple ones. My whistling tea kettle doesn’t whistle. Ever. I can let it boil water for 15 minutes and it won’t whistle. It’ll steam away, filling my kitchen, but not make the slightest of high-pitched squeaks. The spout’s lid …
The main road that cuts through Valley Forge Park is one I travel very frequently. And I knew there was a monument just off to the one side but I’d never taken a close look. When I pulled into the parking lot during my recent trip to the park, I noticed the statue overlooking the …
Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben: Valley Forge, Part 2 Read More »
On our first trip to Munich, Germany, my husband and I were lucky enough to take a day trip with some friends that included a stop at Schloss Hellbrunn. The plan was to go to Salzburg, Austria and see the sights. Unfortunately, it was a bit overcast and a bit rainy but we were up …
