Everyone dreams of a romantic, fairytale adventure right after getting married, right? Today we have a fabulous guest visiting us. Lisa and Drew – two fabulous Americans moving to Germany as I write – thought their adventure into a new home and new world would be oh-so-dreamy. But oh the irony of our dreams! I think you’ll just absolutely love what Lisa has to say. Take it away, Lisa…
I’d have to say that testing Gadanke products has to be one of the coolest job requirements. It ranks right up there with tasting real Spanish churros dipped in warm chocolate. And thanks to our very own travel journal from Gadanke to document all our memories, photos, and memorabilia from a quick trip to Spain, Martin and I don’t think we’ll ever forget those churros. (Taco Johns – you will never be the same.)
Nothing brings an international group of women together like chocolate. So when my uncle sent me an email to attend a chocolate truffle class he was giving, I was right on it! I even got Martin to come along.
We’d been hooked on my uncle’s chocolates ever since Christmas.
Yet when Martin and I arrived, I sort of forgot about the plan to learn to make chocolates. Martin and my uncle talked about nerdy stuff until the ladies started pouring in, and the next thing I knew, I was engulfed in a room of the friendliest Bulgarian and German women.
Well so that title’s not entirely accurate. There. I said it. We’ve taken down our Christmas tree, but we haven’t stopped making these cookies.
Hang with me for a second as I explain. Most cultures have traditional Christmas cookies, however when my mother-in-law translated this recipe with me, she was very clear in stating, “These are not Christmas cookies. Czech women begin making them at Christmas time. But then we keep going all winter long. That’s why these are Czech winter cookies.”
I biked home from German class with snow falling on my eyelashes today. I’ve been waiting so long for snow this year.
Are you as eager as we are for the weekend? We’re going to try roasting chestnuts.
I really like these walnut ornaments, this recycled magazine tree, and stringing LED Christmas lights across the front of our living room. The simple moments really make all the difference this time of year, don’t you think?
Not too long ago, Martin and I received an invitation to join one of my fellow American expats living in Berlin and her husband for dinner. Hours later as Martin and I biked home, I became overwhelmed with inspiration. I’ve been dying to share our hostess’s thoughts with all of you ever since.
This is Toma. She’s The Antiques Diva. She can take you on antique tours in European countries like Holland, Belgium and France. She also happens to have a blog and a world of wisdom about creating a home and a life that you love.
I'm an American in Berlin, Germany. My apartment is 480 square feet; the kitchen's only 36. This blog chronicles the DIY approach my husband and I take in Making This Home.Read more.
