As I mentioned, I went back for a quick trip to Germany at the beginning of May to celebrate my parents’ 50th wedding anniversary. Initially, it felt impossible to do both, the family vacation in April and then come back for this celebration in May, but then I thought: “These...
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I feel like I was gone from this space for a while. The longer I stay away, the harder it is to get writing again (not because of lack of writing material, just the sheer overwhelm of ‘where do I start?’). I guess, I owe you a recap of my...
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I am doing NaBloPoMo this month. 30 blog posts in 30 days. Come join me. #nablopomo2023 I am often asked – though not as often anymore – about the differences I experience between Germany and the US and what I like about one place better than the other. I think it’s natural...
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Today is my California-versary again. I arrived here for the first time on September 9, 2001. 22 years. I’ve written about how I ended up in the US before (you can read about it here) and I still have days where I have to pinch myself to believe that I made...
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Bratkartoffeln (fried potatoes) it’s like a staple in German cuisine. They’re hardly ever served for breakfast, but they frequently appear as lunch or dinner (side) dishes. It’s easy (and quick) to make Bratkartoffeln from leftover boiled potatoes, but what if you don’t have leftovers and want to make them from...
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As always, I want to document and share a little bit about the time I spent at home – my other home, haha! – with my family in April. It’s always such a precious, intense time for me and it usually takes a bit to ‘digest’ and come down from...
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TRAVELING | overseas to see my family. Always juggling two passports, which, however, makes the immigration process in each country such a breeze. FEELING | emotionally jetlagged since I arrived late Sunday night. It’s always a harsh transition going between here and there (who can relate?) and I am not quite ready...
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I am linking up again for the Weekly Run Down with Kim and Deborah. I was still in Germany this week and continued spending precious time at my childhood home with family and visiting friends. I tried to be present, fit in activities where I could, and tried really hard...
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I am linking up again for the Weekly Run Down with Kim and Deborah. I am currently in Germany, spending quality time with my family. Even though my workout routine was nothing like it usually is, I was able to complete classes for my two on-going Streakers365 Challenges this week...
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This recipe is part of The Sweetest Season, an annual virtual cookie swap co-hosted by Erin of The Speckled Palate and Susannah of Feast + West. Every year, food bloggers get together to share new holiday cookie recipes to make and give. It’ll be my second year participating because who...
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