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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..

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Medieval Germany, and where to find its heart – the Harz mountains
Medieval Germany, and where to find its heart – the Harz mountains: 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 →
German Potato Salad
German Potato Salad: I was surprised to learn recently how popular German potato salad is in other countries. It certainly is tasty! But it is also cheap and quick if you make it … Continue Reading →
Scenic landscapes in Germany
Scenic landscapes in Germany: 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 →
Rice and lentils with cinnamon – a delicious pantry meal
Rice and lentils with cinnamon – a delicious pantry meal: Much of today´s German cuisine is mediterranean or oriental inspired. This one-pot dish of rice and lentils with cinnamon, however, is not widely known in Germany. Though it should be! … Continue Reading →

Authentic German christmas markets: How to avoid the tourist traps, and what other events to visit

  • By Nadine
  • November 13, 2023
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What German families do for christmas: Christmas markets, theatre visits, family singing and fairytales. Continue Reading →

German Christmas

  • By Nadine
  • November 12, 2023
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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 →

Pumpkin Soup

  • By Nadine
  • October 31, 2023
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One of the quickest and easiest meals ever. It´s also healthy, cheap and delicious. So no wonder this pumpkin soup is one of my fall favourites. I hope you´ll like … Continue Reading →

Welcome to our home in the German countryside!

  • By Nadine
  • October 25, 2023
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Are you interested in authentic German culture, food, and everyday life? This blog is about life in an average village in Lower Saxony, among Germany´s northernmost low mountain ranges. We … Continue Reading →

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