Madeira, Portugal, February 2018
Postcard from Mt. Rigi

I look forward to every chance I have to go to the top of Mount Rigi. It’s easy to reach, offers spectacular views and it’s a great place to go with out of town guests. In winter it’s possible to go on walks, cross country skiing, downhill skiing, snowshoeing or sledding. In summer there are […]
Sauerkraut Strudel

A couple of years ago, we were at the Christmas market in Ludwigsburg and sat down for lunch at one of the stands. There on the menu was Sauerkraut Strudel and I ordered it immediately. It was delicious and I’ve been thinking of it ever since, even though it is remarkably easy to make and […]
A Jaunt to the Black Forest

Before the holidays, my sister and I planned a girl’s weekend away. Our last trip had been to Lake Constance, and it was high time we repeated it. After the golden colors at the lake, we were hoping for a thick blanket of snow when we booked our stay in the Black Forest. Alas, we […]