Welcome to A German Home! This is where you will find German recipes and insights into our life in the German countryside – from my gardening attempts to traditional German culture and some hints for thrifty homemaking (because after all, that´s what Germans are known for). You can also find me on my YouTube channel Letters From A Friend, and on pinterest..
Mysteries of fairytale country. Where is Sleeping Beauty´s castle? What about the secret mine in the woods? And do Germans really wear sandals with socks?
The highest density in castles. Five Unesco World Heritage sites bearing witness to medieval Germany, one National Park and four Nature Reserves. Caves, Old crafts. The longest pedestrians´ suspension bridge … Continue Reading →
When you think of scenic landscapes in Germany, what is the first thing that comes to your mind? Is it the snow-covered peaks of the Alps, or the dark green … Continue Reading →
If you´re just here for the fish, you can use this link to jump down to the Herring Salad recipe. It is a very special potato salad of which varieties … Continue Reading →
German christmas traditions. When to celebrate christmas in Germany. When do German children get their christmas presents, and who brings them? Continue Reading →
What German families do for christmas: Christmas markets, theatre visits, family singing and fairytales. Continue Reading →
Would you like to know what an authentic German christmas is like? I don´t mean “a tourist´s German christmas” and I don´t mean a Bavarian christmas, either. Let me show … Continue Reading →