Aeolus, Zeus, Poseidon, and Ouzo
Day 4 in Greece is not as I had envisioned it. I had imagined waking up on the island of Poros to sunshine, not wind, rain and cloudy skies. I imagined at least getting my feet wet in the gorgeous...
View ArticleAn Autumn Day in Germany
It seems as if autumn has passed me by this year. It’s early November and the leaves from the plantain tree in front of my balcony are softly falling to the ground like a light spring rain—low, mellow,...
View ArticleChristmas Markets Close to Frankfurt
Living in Germany has its perks. We have social insurance. We have the Autobahn. But mainly, during this time of the year, we have festive Christmas Markets close to Frankfurt, Germany and lots of...
View ArticleFrench Epiphany Cake Recipe (Galette des rois)
French Epiphany Cake Recipe Today is January 6th Epiphany, marking the visit of the Magi to the Christ child. People all over the world people are celebrating Epiphany by baking cakes and celebrating...
View ArticleFrankfurt Street Food Festival
It’s summer, I’m hot, and this foodie is ready to ride up to the Frankfurt Street Food Festival. Germany’s food truck scene was virtually non-existent until a short time ago. Basically all I could find...
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