Monthly Archives: November 2017

Differences between the USA and Europe

Posted on 29/11/2017 by crumbs on travel

During the last year I visited a few times the USA, mainly Southern California. Being a visitor I am more aware of differences to what I am used to. Europe – and especially Germany – is trying to be as much … Continue reading →

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Memories of my Childhood – Ginger Cookies

Posted on 26/11/2017 by crumbs on travel

As a child winter-time started for me when my mother bought ‘braune Kuchen’, ginger cookies. Thin, dark brown cookies, crispy and tasty. Then my mother would peel some apples and I had these together with the cookies as dinner. So … Continue reading →

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Bèrghem – The City of the Thousand

Posted on 22/11/2017 by crumbs on travel

Do you drink St. Pellegrino water at restaurants? Did you ever asked yourself where the water is coming from? Well, San Pellegrino is a little town in the foothills of the Bergamo Alps. Bèrghem is the Bergamasque dialect for Bergamo … Continue reading →

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Fennel Pesto – Surprisingly Different

Posted on 19/11/2017 by crumbs on travel

It’s always great to experiment in the kitchen. In the US I learnt that not too many women like cooking and having fun in the kitchen trying out new recipes or just cook for their love ones the daily meal. … Continue reading →

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A Walk in the Golden Hills of Fano

Posted on 12/11/2017 by crumbs on travel

Now fall is nearly gone and the first snow is already on the way in Northern Europe. The weather forecast predicts cold and rain for the next week and I believe November now starts to be what it was always: … Continue reading →