Monthly Archives: June 2012

German Products 8: Bread

Posted on 22/06/2012 by heidihefeweizen

I have been wanting to write this post all year.  Before I die, I would like to contribute to calling attention to German food.  German cuisine does not have a great reputation.  I can’t say it’s maligned because that would … Continue reading →

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Christi Himmelfahrt 1: Bremerhaven

Posted on 21/06/2012 by heidihefeweizen

May is a goldmine of German public holidays.  There’s May Day on May 1st, Christi Himmelfahrt, Ascension Day mid-may, and Pfingsten, Pentecost one week after Christi Himmelfahrt.  These holidays = days off from work.  Pretty groovy, right?  What I am … Continue reading →

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It’s asparagus time!

Posted on 20/06/2012 by heidihefeweizen

Spargel! The German diet isn’t famous for being heavy on vegetables.  There is one vegetable, however, that Germans go nuts over: asparagus, Spargel.  Not just any asparagus, either.  In the US, we prefer thin, green asparagus, but in Germany, you … Continue reading →

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The Adventures of Heidi and Jiewon: Amsterdam

Posted on 19/06/2012 by heidihefeweizen

I had to go to Holland.  There were only a few things I wanted to do there: ride a bike, see the tulip fields, and visit the Van Gogh Museum.  I was ready to go alone, but traveling with a … Continue reading →

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German Products 7: German Windows and Zombie Blinds

Posted on 18/06/2012 by heidihefeweizen

We had several exchange students from many countries at my high school during my senior year.  I remember one day when they were all sitting in a group and complaining about things they missed from home.  The discussion turned to … Continue reading →

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