As we strive to prepare meals using the freshest, most seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients, ideally from nearby farmers, we’ve come to regularly visit several favourite places since moving to this area in 2011. We decided to create a list to share with others and to support our local farmers and communities. We’re grateful they … Continue reading A Farm to Table Guide in Stormarn, Germany
life in Germany
Why I love to golf
People take up golf for a variety of reasons. Hubby introduced me to the sport back in Canada. Good thing we only played at “hacker” courses where you didn’t need a membership, and the club—or others—didn’t care how well you played, as looking back at those rounds, I was embarrassingly horrible at it. Constantly swinging … Continue reading Why I love to golf
22 tips to thrive a move
On the top five of life’s most stressful events is moving. Fresh from going through one, I’d rank it #1. A year ago, the house we were renting in Germany for 13 years was listed for sale. Fortunately, within a month after the house was sold we found a home in a nearby on the … Continue reading 22 tips to thrive a move
A tribute to Farmers
Buying our food at farmers markets began when we lived in Canada but increased after moving to Germany. We go at least once a week, sometimes twice, and don’t view it as a chore but rather as a culinary event with delectable displays of fresh meat, fish, vegetables, fruit, cheese, bread, and eggs, in addition … Continue reading A tribute to Farmers
Wisdom from my garden
Gardening is like playing golf. It can be incredibly rewarding and frustrating. This year I grew potatoes for the first time. Huge success! I planted eyes from three potatoes and we ate taters for nearly two months. Hubby got such a kick from reaching his hand under the soil and pulling up a whack of … Continue reading Wisdom from my garden
2020
This morning, I was supposed to wake up in Canada. Like everyone else around the world, plans were derailed due to COVID-19 (which I will refer to as ‘C’, as I think we’ve all seen and heard COVID-19 enough for one lifetime.) I’m fortunate in that my life hasn’t been too affected by the lockdown … Continue reading 2020
Don’t be a hamster
Leading up to the stay-at-home restrictions here in Germany, I noticed #Hamsterkäufe was trending on Twitter. Translated into ‘hamster buying’ I had to find out what this meant, wondering if hamsters were the new pet craze in Germany. As I scrolled through #Hamsterkäufe tweets, I saw pictures of hamsters with stuffed cheeks and empty grocery … Continue reading Don’t be a hamster
The Change
They began in January. Hot flashes. Up to 30 times a day. Hubby was ecstatic as I was no longer wearing pyjamas. I was depressed, thinking about parting with all my cozy sweaters. After a few weeks of that nonsense and missing a monthly visit from Aunt Flo (although, not sure missing is the right … Continue reading The Change
Fresh eggs: from farm to vending machine
Thanks to a local farmer, I never worry about running out of eggs. I have two options. The first is buying their eggs from a vending machine in town. When I first discovered it, blinking twice to confirm there were really cartons of eggs inside, I was ecstatic - recalling numerous frustrating Sundays when I … Continue reading Fresh eggs: from farm to vending machine
Not the same
When you are away, I am reminded of how woven you are into my life. All the simple rituals and routines are not the same without you. This morning (Saturday), I sipped coffee in bed and felt the emptiness beside me. I went through a cookbook deciding what to make for dinner tonight and tomorrow, … Continue reading Not the same
Heather's updates from Germany 