by In northwest Germany on the banks of the Elbe river lies the city of Hamburg. With almost 2 million inhabitants, it’s the second largest in Germany – surpassed only by Berlin, the country’s capital. Read these fun facts about Hamburg to learn about the city which its locals claim to be “the most beautiful […]
Polish Angel Wings Pastries: “Chrust” or “Faworki”
by Christmas has gone by in the blink of an eye, and before we know it it will be Easter. But, before that, many people around the world will observe Lent. Although as a Muslim I don’t observe it, being from Poland there’s one tradition associated with Lent that I still cultivate: Fat Thursday. Fat […]
Stampot, a One-Pot Dutch Winter Dish – with 3 Recipes
by I love the winter season! It’s cold outside and, surprisingly, it is the season that my kids have no trouble finishing their plates. The reason? Because it is also the season that we eat lots of different types of stampot complemented with apple sauce or apple/cranberry sauce. Cranberry sauce is the American integration at […]
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Christmas in Poland
by I was talking to my British friend the other day about our families’ Christmas traditions. The number of unique dishes that traditionally have to be placed on the table during Christmas in Poland got a bit of a giggle, but it was the hay placed under the tablecloth that got her choking on her […]
10 Fun Facts About Fulda, Germany
by When we moved to Fulda five years ago, we couldn’t imagine that such a small city could offer so many possibilities for entertainment. This town has a magical combination of history, architecture, outdoor activities, culture, and local cuisine that will catch the attention of children and adults alike. Don’t let travel brochures trick you […]
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