I love Schnapps, there I’ve said it. I am not sure if it is my Irish ancestry but my Grandmother and my mother were both known to have made various alcoholic concoctions. Their favorite being a simple mixture of honey, lemon and whisky to fight a cold. These magical, herbal mixtures have been handed down […]
The Hammerschmiede in Neuhaus is located next to the Brunnhof cafe and is an easy walking distance from the Joseftal Waterfall and is a great excuse to visit all three locations. There is a long history dating back to 1720 for this working blacksmith shop and the present “Smithy” Josef Geisler, has been making […]
While the final snow melts each Spring, the bright green, very fragrant leaves of the wild garlic plants. Bärlauch as it is called in German carpet the forest floors in the Schliersee. The clean color for me is the perfect crisp springtime color but don’t forget the flavor. Can you believe with a little bit […]
Whenever I travel anywhere, the first thing I do is explore a few great routes for my dog and I to walk daily. Since moving here to Schliersee I have to admit many days that is a tough decision. Which amazing walk to explore. Many days I let my dog choose. After all he is […]
Living here in Germany for many years, we have learned the art of long wander each Sunday with friends or family. Having a destination where you can have a meal or even just a drink gives the walkers motivation and inspiration to travel further. Here in Schliersee on most snowy Winter Sundays everyone excitedly pulls […]
American Christmas traditions are as varied in culture as the American people but in my and my Husband’s families there is a tradition of the memory Christmas tree. When you grow up and move out of your parents house or get married and form your own family you are given a box of Christmas ornaments […]
Truly the “Most Wonderful Time of the Year” happens at the end of November so if your lucky your guests arrive to a Winter wonderful land in Schliersee just at the moment the first Christmas markets or Christkindlmarkt begin to sparkle. In Schliersee the market moves to three separate yet beautiful locations, each with a […]
In the United States we celebrate Christmas on 25 December but On 24 December, we open our homes to our neighbors and close friends to share (enjoy) warm Christmas drinks like mulled wine, the British version of Glühwein and hot chocolate and a cornucopia of amazing desserts. Many my Mom would make but also many […]
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