My absolute highlight this week was “Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg” at the MET Opera. Granted, the opera plus two intermissions took 6 hours – but I enjoyed the experience enormously. My German and music teacher from 7th to 11th grade Read More …
This is a recipe for German Weckmänner, sometimes also called Stutenkerle, or literally translated: bread roll men. They are made of sweet yeast dough and traditionally eaten on 11 November. 11 November means two very different holidays in our bi-cultural Read More …
I read 24 books in October 2021. Yes, I do have a lot of time. Also, everytime I wake up during the night (which happens rather frequently these days), I read for a while before I fall asleep again. Lately, Read More …
It is November and chilly temperatures have arrived even in the City. I am grateful for our central heating system that keeps our big apartment warm, even though we only have two radiators. Our cats still cover themselves with our Read More …
The biannual Sephora Beauty Sale has started and it is definitely a shopping event I am looking forward to every single time. Depending on the tier of your Sephora membership you can save up to 20% on almost all products. Read More …
