tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68939111256943483492024-03-14T00:17:54.831+01:00Cozy in Germanyfinding my gemütlichkeit 5,000 miles away from homeJameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06473254871547708748noreply@blogger.comBlogger367125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893911125694348349.post-42223529689037221892015-04-02T18:16:00.000+02:002015-04-02T18:16:00.125+02:00Ljubljana, Slovenia in Winter<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The first weekend of February was a long weekend and one of the better ones in memory. It was the kind of weekend that warms you up from the inside, even when it is -11 degrees celsius outside. The kind of weekend for starry eyes, beating hearts and sweaty palms. It was fabulous. </div>
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It was spent in the teeny Slovenian capital of Ljubljana, after a spectacular and picturesque train ride through the Alps. The snow flurried around our heads and then the sun came out to make it all glitter. The city itself is quite small, but beautiful, with great cafes and trendy spots. (Alkaline water, I am looking at you!) To be honest, though, I didn't notice much of it. I was too busy with my starry eyes and sweaty palms ;) </div>
<br />Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06473254871547708748noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893911125694348349.post-57017831437262253972015-03-29T18:09:00.002+02:002015-03-29T18:09:48.812+02:00Doors of Lisbon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="text-align: center;">It's been a while since my trip to Lisbon, Portugal, but the impression that the vibrant city left on me lingers and inspires me to put a little color into my life. One of the small details that stole my heart while there, was the brightness and intrigue of all of the doors in the city. Something about the colors and the dilapidated charm caught my eye and I found myself taking pictures of almost every door I saw. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">I hope I get to go back to Portugal someday soon, but in the meantime I have a trip to Croatia to look forward to! I can't wait to welcome my sister to Germany at the end of the week and travel with her to the beautiful seaside city of Split. Only 7 more days to go... :) </span></div>
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<br />Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06473254871547708748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893911125694348349.post-39036730895995724452015-01-04T22:34:00.001+01:002015-01-04T22:34:18.582+01:00Cascais, Portugal<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Life is good when there is nothing to do all day but sit on the beach, warm in the sun, and drink wine. The sound of the waves crashing soothes the soul. The salty damp air fills the lungs and calms the body. I could spend my life at sea, feeling small and expansive at the same time, learning about the energy of the ebb and flow, getting lost in the vastness, yet being a part of it and finding myself there. <br />
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At the beginning of December, I found myself drinking in the warm sun on a beautiful beach in the small town of Cascais, in Portugal. I was only there for one day, but it was the best day I have had since I can remember. My bones were warm from the heat of the day and my toes were in the sand. The sea air seemed to heal me from the inside out. It was so, so calming. I highly recommend the town of <a href="http://www.cascais.net/guide/">Cascais</a> if you are going to Lisbon, and would personally even stay there and take day trips to Lisbon if I went back. It has great shops, fantastic food and the most quaint little beaches. </div>
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I know it's been a long time since my last post but more pictures from Portugal are coming up later this week. Happy Sunday, everyone!Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06473254871547708748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893911125694348349.post-48304359404891558082014-08-31T15:13:00.000+02:002014-08-31T15:14:29.041+02:00On Sunday, when it rains<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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To sleep late on Sunday, cozy in bed and lulled by the cloudy skies and the soft pitter patter of rain hitting the balcony, is perhaps one of life's greatest pleasures. It's been one of those days so far, the kind for mushroom omelets, flickering candles and one too many cups of coffee. </div>
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We've had an icky August--it has rained or been cold just about every day this month--but today I won't complain. Sometimes a Sunday wrapped in blankets listening to drip, drop, drip, drop is just what the soul needs. </div>
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<br />Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06473254871547708748noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893911125694348349.post-90058438443932291062014-08-20T22:58:00.000+02:002014-08-20T22:58:16.909+02:00Dresden <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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There may be nothing better than a weekend spent with good friends in a new city. I was lucky enough to have just such a weekend last weekend in Dresden. A stately and vibrant city, Dresden is the kind of place where street artists meet 19th century cafes, colorful riverboats meet opera. </div>
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We reveled in a long lunch and lots of delicious food, a slow walk through the city and a bit of an afternoon nap in a comfortable hotel room. We ate delicious Thai and had a great experience at <a href="http://www.goodfriends-restaurant.de/">Good Friends</a> restaurant and we enjoyed the Stadtfest that was happening while we were there. Mostly we talked, laughed, enjoyed the sun and the wonderful and impressive atmosphere of the city. </div>
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Dresden is a stunning city with a very sophisticated yet approachable feeling and I would highly recommend checking it out if you are in Germany. Don't miss the Cathedral, which is one of the most airy and uplifting I have ever seen. Also, the Dresdener Zwinger is one of the most beautiful palace grounds I have ever seen! </div>
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It's hump day here and I have been thinking about this last weekend ever since Monday came along. Now that we're heading towards the weekend, I am dreaming of planning another similar weekend soon! Until then I'll just keep looking at the pictures...</div>
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<br />Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06473254871547708748noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893911125694348349.post-83505561495659549002014-08-12T12:34:00.001+02:002014-08-12T12:34:46.405+02:00The longest days of summer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Lake days are my favorite days of all--they are summer at it's most pure. They are made for cherry juice dripping down your chin and water-logged prune toes. They're the one time of year where it is okay to do just about everything in your bathing suit and accomplish nothing in a day but read 100 pages in your book. There's nothing like them and now that I have been back from our family home in Michigan for two weeks, my heart is aching to be back there, for I never want those days of summer to end. </div>
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<br />Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06473254871547708748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893911125694348349.post-80954110057345211452014-07-11T12:18:00.000+02:002014-07-11T12:20:09.270+02:00Food on Friday: 2 recipes with za'atar chicken and veggies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Nothing says summer more than beautiful, colorful salads and fresh wraps. Add in some Middle Eastern spices and you have the perfect light weeknight dinner and lunch for the next day.<br />
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Za'atar is a delicious spice mixture that comes from the Middle East and is often used in Arab cuisine. The name itself most properly refers to <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 22px;">Origanum syriacum, which I gather to be a type Middle Eastern oregano, but is also used to refer to this spice mixture, which often contains sesame seeds, dried sumac, salt and other spices. This stuff is</span></span><i style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 22px;"> seriously</i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 22px;"> delicious and I put it on everything, from hummus and dressings to simply on top of tomatoes on toast for an easy lunch. It's fragrant with an herby and </span></span><span style="line-height: 22px;">tangy favor. If you would like to read more about it, click <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Za'atar">here</a>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 22px;">Za'atar can be really hard to find, especially here in Germany. I had been on the hunt for it for years literally...since 2010 or so! So, when I finally got my hands on some, I couldn't have been more excited or more grateful that I got two huge bags full! I got both Jordanian za'atar and the Lebansese variety, which has a stronger more distinct flavor, from someone who was recently traveling in the Middle East. It is possible to buy za'atar on Amazon, so I would suggest starting there if you can't find it at the supermarket. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 22px;">These recipes are easy and perfect for a simple summer dinner or lunch. Unfortunately, I kind of just eyeballed everything as I was cooking so they're a bit unspecific, but it's really more the idea worth trying than anything else! </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 22px;"><b><i>Za'atar Chicken and Vegetable Salad</i></b></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 22px;">serves 2 (most likely with leftover vegetables and chicken for wraps the next day, unless one person is a huge eater) </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 22px;">2-3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into pieces</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 22px;">2 medium zucchinis, length cut in half, then cut into long quarters (to make little sticks) </span></span><br />
<span style="line-height: 22px;">8 mushrooms, sliced </span><br />
<span style="line-height: 22px;">200 g spring greens</span><br />
<span style="line-height: 22px;">1/2 of a small red onion, thinly sliced</span><br />
<span style="line-height: 22px;">1 large tomato, cut into wedges</span><br />
<span style="line-height: 22px;">1/2 can chickpeas (I scoop them out with a fork and leave the leftovers in the juices in the can)</span><br />
<span style="line-height: 22px;">Sprinkling of cooked bulgar (I bought mine at the grocery store, pre-cooked and seasoned) </span><br />
<span style="line-height: 22px;">Za'atar</span><br />
<span style="line-height: 22px;">Cornmeal</span><br />
<span style="line-height: 22px;">Salt </span><br />
<span style="line-height: 22px;">Fresh ground pepper</span><br />
<span style="line-height: 22px;">Olive oil</span><br />
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Mix the za'atar, a couple of teaspoons of cornmeal, a big pinch of salt and a few cracks of pepper in a shallow dish. Make enough so that it looks like it will cover all the veggies and the chicken you have. I did about a ratio of 3/4 za'atar to 1/4 or less corneal. Rub the zucchini and mushrooms with a little olive oil and get a little heating in a skillet on medium heat. Place the mushrooms in the pan and sprinkle with a little of the za'atar mix. Dip the oil rubbed zucchini and mushrooms in the za'atar mix to coat them well. Add them to the pan when the mushrooms have cooked for a minute. Let all of this sauté for about 5 minutes or until the zucchini is tender but not soft. Remove from pan and set aside. <br />
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Now dip the chicken in the za'atar mix to coat completely, as you would if you were breading the chicken (it should look like it is breaded). Cook in the same skillet you used for the vegetables to cut down on the number of dishes you have to do. <br />
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Once the vegetables and chicken are cooked, start preparing the salad. (This gives them time to cool down, which is how I prefer it, as I don't like warm chicken on my salads. You could prepare the salad before starting the vegetables if you prefer these ingredients warm.) <br />
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Mix together greens, sliced onions, chickpeas, bulgar and most of the dressing. Put into two large deep plates. Top with mushrooms. Arrange tomato wedges and zucchini in a spoke pattern and then top with chicken. (Reserve some chicken and vegetables for wraps if you want them for the next day.) Drizzle a little more dressing on top and garnish with parsley or mint. <br />
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<b><i>Za'atar chicken and vegetable wraps with hummus</i></b><br />
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Leftover chicken and vegetable from the chicken and vegetable salad<br />
Hummus (homemade or store bought)<br />
Tortillas, wraps or pita bread that suits your dietary needs<br />
Spring greens<br />
Sliced tomato<br />
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Spread hummus on your bread of choice. Top with leftover chicken and vegetables, lettuce and tomato. Enjoy!<br />
<br />Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06473254871547708748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893911125694348349.post-11599068899239888112014-07-08T19:22:00.001+02:002014-07-08T20:06:43.531+02:0048 hours in Barcelona<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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There was sun. There was salt water and a lot of humidity. There were teeny, twisty streets to get lost in. There was color. There was noise. There were churros and chorizo. There was beautiful architecture. There were moments to savor. There was sangria. A lot of sangria. </div>
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I spent the good part of last weekend in Barcelona, which I visited for the very first time. I went on kind of a whim and I went by myself, which I needed and enjoyed every single minute of. I think I was hoping for some epiphanic moment, a great awaking to a truth about myself or spontaneous moving on of what has happened in my life over the last year. But, I did not get these things. Instead what I got was a brief reprieve and an ever so slight lifting of the fog. In the end, though, that was more than enough. In fact, it was exactly what I needed and I enjoyed every minute of it. </div>
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I didn't see all <i>that</i> much while I was there. Actually, I missed the majority of things Gaudí. I didn't go to any museums nor did I sunbathe at the beach. But, I walked a lot, meandering through the Gothic Quarter and getting lost in the maze of it. I ate <i>so much</i> and had plenty of delicious wine and sangria. I let the coastal wind whip through my hair and I felt the sticky salt on my skin. I observed--the Spanish, the tourists, the colors and the pleasant buzz around the city--and for the first time in maybe 7 months, the racing in my mind stopped. For a short time I was free. </div>
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Although I haven't come back transformed, the quiet in my mind has settled in a little and I can feel it gaining just a bit more strength every day. Next week it's off to Michigan, my favorite place in the world, where hopefully it can really take root. Until then, I'll look back on these pictures with fondness, grateful for a weekend to feel just a little bit like myself again. </div>
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<br />Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06473254871547708748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893911125694348349.post-5752338727341333572014-06-27T13:57:00.000+02:002014-06-27T13:58:10.634+02:00Back from hiatus (the last 7 months) <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Top to bottom, left to right:</b> <i>Valentine's Day flowers on a lovely day I never got to say thank you for; a coffee and a cake at the most adorable cafe; a gate in my new neighborhood; a weekend getaway; this morning with my best friend at Christmastime; spring in Germany; a day trip with a good friend who moved away; the sun setting in Paris; packing my bags for that trip; and meeting my mom there; my man JJ at Christmas; early summer in Nürnberg; a corner of my new home; the Eiffel Tower and me; fresh mushrooms from the farmer's market; Fränkisches Bierfest and some delicious red beer; World Cup public viewing; Beer festival; another bier festival ;-) and my mom and aunts visiting Germany! </i><br />
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I have started this post and ended it almost a million times, not really sure where to start, what to say, what to share and what not to. I have been putting it off, but I feel like every day my desire to write and share grows stronger and stronger. So much has changed in the last 7 months and in my struggle to process it all, I have started to miss having this space. <br />
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I wish I could say that all of the changes were positive, but that's just not the case. They were at first; I stopped writing at first because I was just enjoying things so much that I didn't really want to spend the time on my computer. But then, as quickly as that started, it was gone. I found love again and then I lost it....again. And for all the ways that I know I am partially to blame for that, this time around has been the most devastating, heartwrenching experience. The previous heartbreak compounds this one and it's all been almost too difficult to bear. <br />
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In the last few weeks, I have slowly started to come out of the heavy fog of it. I am starting to see things more clearly and understand not only some of the mistakes I made, but also the changes I need to make in my life and the person I want to be in the future. My heart still hurts, but in a way this has been good for me, a wake up call of sorts. Perhaps, at some point soon, I will share a little more. <br />
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In the meantime, I have compiled some pictures which represent moments that I have been particularly thankful for in the last 7 months. These are the little glimmers of light in the dark and I feel blessed to have had these lovely moments. <br />
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Oh, and I moved, yet again. I love my new place and am so, so, so glad I have it! Here is a sneak peak, with more photos to come soon!<br />
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<br />Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06473254871547708748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893911125694348349.post-25492697796631291552013-11-26T12:52:00.001+01:002013-11-26T12:52:24.711+01:00Welcome to my new home<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If every cloud has a silver lining, this is most certainly mine. Every day I fall more in love with this place and it's honey colored floors, huge windows and teeny tiny kitchen. The way the light shines in in the morning, the clang clang of the old pipes and the adorable little Hausmeisterin on the 4th floor who is always so friendly, chats with me in German about life and wears her slippers everywhere she goes. Ich fühle mich wohl. </div>
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I have been very lucky to have found this home for myself, to feel so good and at ease here. This is now my haven to sort my thoughts and heal my heart. And, I am blessed to have had so much help from people that I never knew I could rely on. My friends here, my colleagues, students, everyone has been so wonderful and I have finally found out that I belong here. Germany is, in fact, my home. </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Couch, black dresser, kitchen chairs, wicker chair, black desk and shelf, bed, all bedding (except multi-colored pillows), striped blankets, faux fur all from <a href="http://www.ikea.com/de/de/">Ikea</a>. Necklace stands from <a href="http://www.anthropologie.eu/anthro/index.jsp">Anthropologie</a> and <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.de/">Urban Outfitter</a>s (old). Pillows from <a href="http://www.westelm.com/">West Elm</a> (black and white one at vanity), <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/">Cost Plus World Market</a> (gold on couch) and <a href="http://www.tchibo.de/">Tchibo</a> (fur on couch) in Germany. Lotus candle holder from <a href="http://www.grenes.dk/">Sostrene Grene</a>s and multicolored frame from Missoni for <a href="http://www.target.com/">Target</a>. Almost everything else is thrifted. </span></div>
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<br />Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06473254871547708748noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893911125694348349.post-38184382111252646002013-11-22T10:05:00.003+01:002013-11-22T10:06:08.670+01:00Food on Friday: Pumpkin risotto with herbs and nuts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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About a month ago, on a crisp October Friday evening, I had a dear friend of mine over for a cooking/pigging out session and we made pumpkin risotto. It was the bomb. End of story. <br />
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…Just kidding…With Thanksgiving coming up next week, I thought it the perfect time to post this recipe so that you have something to make if vegetarians happen to be coming over for dinner (make it with vegetable stock in that case). This risotto is creamy and delicious and contains all of the wonderful and bold flavors of autumn. It would be perfect served alongside chicken or turkey, but is actually a perfect main dish on its own. <br />
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I used t<a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/wolfgang-puck/pumpkin-risotto-recipe/index.html">his</a> recipe but didn't puree one half of my pumpkin. I just put the chunks in. I also added some leftover mushrooms I had, fresh herbs, some small and crispy bits of sausage and roasted hazelnuts on top! For the herbs, I added fresh sage and a bit of thyme. My friend, a meat eater, wanted to add the sausage and I have to say, it really added a richness to the dish. You could also use bacon pieces or something similar. We garnished with parmesan and roasted hazelnuts, which was as delicious as it was pretty! Then we stuffed our faces with it and watched like 6 episodes of Revenge. It was pretty heavenly. I love friends. And I love Friday evenings. Hope you're enjoying yours! <br />
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Just a few details from the new place, how it is coming along and what I have been up to the past week or so. There is still a lot to do and fix up around here, but I am really loving my new space. I christened it this weekend with the first brunch and I must say it was one of the best brunches I have made before. I served fig goat cheese and Serrano ham with pear and herbs and a delicious herbed potato and butternut squash hash. It was so delicious and cozy and a perfect first brunch in the new place!<br />
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Only having one room and a tiny kitchen is taking a bit of getting used to and I am still going through the (emotional) process of saying goodbye to the old place, but I think this place is going to do me some good. I will give you a tour soon, I promise. Hope everyone had a nice start to the week today!<br />
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<br />Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06473254871547708748noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893911125694348349.post-82170955698760373572013-11-12T10:30:00.003+01:002013-11-12T12:07:38.399+01:00Saying goodbye: last pictures of the old apartment<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I moved out of our old apartment last weekend with a lot of stress, emotion and heartbreak. But, before I started packing, I took a few last pictures of the place all cleaned up. These photographs are my last memories of an apartment I loved, of my home and of the life I thought I would have. They're so pregnant with lost hopes and dreams. But, there is a certain beauty to that, as well, I guess. <br />
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I am in my new place now and I absolutely adore it. It couldn't be more mine. I love everything about it, from it's old rusty pipes and strange, old-building noises, to the tiny kitchen with hardly any room to turn around and the pretty multi-toned hardwood floors. I know that this isn't going to be the easiest chapter in my life, but I feel so blessed to be experiencing it in a space that feels like me, that feels like love, that feels like a new beginning. <br />
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Thanks to everyone who has written me kind words on here as I have been going through this. It means more than you know to me.Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06473254871547708748noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893911125694348349.post-28838020317132551922013-11-05T09:44:00.001+01:002013-11-05T09:44:42.745+01:00New studio apartment mood board<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today was cold and damp, a perfect first day of November. It was a holiday, too, so I spent the day wrapped up in a blanket with candles going and warm coffee in my hand. In the afternoon, I went walking around the lake with a friend and tried not to think about how cold my nose and hands were. </div>
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This breakfast is absolutely perfect for days like today. It's hearty and cozy, while still being relatively healthy. It contains some of my favorite autumn ingredients, like pumpkin, herbs and sausage and is like a warm smile for your heart. It's super easy, too. </div>
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pumpkin (hokkaido) </div>
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olive oil</div>
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salt, pepper</div>
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italian sausage, cooked in balls </div>
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Coat pumpkin with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast in oven until very tender. While the pumpkin is roasting, heat butter in a pan over medium heat. Chop onions and sauté until soft. Add garlic and herbs and let cook until fragrant. Scramble eggs with a little milk in a bowl. Add salt, pepper, paprika to taste. Add to pan. Cook like you normally would for scrambled eggs. when it's almost finished add sausage and pumpkin. Make toast. </div>
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Before serving, grate a little fresh parmesan on top. Garnish with fresh herbs. </div>
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There is nothing I love more than the delicious, fresh and comforting food of autumn. Fresh fruits and vegetables prepared in hearty ways to warm you from the inside out and impress you with what nature has to offer! </div>
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So, when I found this recipe in a German magazine called Lust auf Genuss, I knew I had to make it! And oh my was it absolutely delicious! The delicious apples combined with the italian sausage completely epitomize fall and it comes together really quickly (especially if you don't have to make the sausage yourself). Perfect for a cold autumn weeknight! </div>
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3-4 sprigs (total) of rosemary and sage</div>
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2 apples</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; line-height: 19px;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">175 g Salsicce or italian sausage of your choice (I made my own italian-style sausage using <a href="http://www.farmgirlfare.com/2010/09/recipe-homemade-italian-sausage-with.html">this</a> recipe)</span></span></div>
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There are some things that just say <i>a lot </i>about people, you know? Their wallets for one. (Mine is navy with a gorgeous gold clasp...and overflowing with receipts.) Their dogs. (I've got the most adorable labradoodle you've ever seen with the most adorable personality to match!) Their desk drawers. (Messy, messy, messy and full of things I am hoarding.) And, of course, their keychains. <br />
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Think of all the different keychains out there. Don't they say so much? <a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?start=127&um=1&client=safari&sa=N&rls=en&hl=en&authuser=0&tbm=isch&tbnid=nxx7COF0s5i3-M:&imgrefurl=http://www.promotionalkeychains.biz/carabiner-keychains-80.html&docid=20LQ23xnFghg9M&imgurl=http://www.promotionalkeychains.biz/images/carabiner/carabiners-keychains-flat-3-125-l.jpg&w=400&h=392&ei=XItpUpSLN-yh7AapzIGADw&zoom=1&ved=1t:3588,r:42,s:100,i:130&iact=rc&page=6&tbnh=178&tbnw=182&ndsp=28&tx=87&ty=57">A carabiner</a>? I am adventurous and outdoorsy. <a href="http://everygirliscrazyaboutasharpdressedman.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/rabbits-foot-keychain.jpg">A rabbit foot</a>? 1993 was awesome or I am incredibly ahead of the trend. <a href="http://www.softstuffcreations.com/refresh/data/zoom_image/1565-minikechaindog_resized.jpg">A mini stuffed anima</a>l? I am the worlds most kind-hearted adult. <a href="http://www.simbacal.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/1000x1000/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/k/t/ktb30_3.jpg">A bottle opener</a>? I live in a frat house or like to camp. <a href="http://rlv.zcache.co.uk/i_love_london_sketch_souvenir_keychain-r007daa5f06474003b5c75b3ea80aaa43_x7j3z_8byvr_324.jpg">A souvenir keychain</a>? I've never been there but someone I know has. <br />
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Since I have always thought of the keychain is an extension of myself, I put a lot of effort into having pretty ones. That's where the worlds easiest DIY comes in. These classic and stylish keychains are made with simple beads from a craft store and suede cord and take just minutes to make. <br />
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I made a loop at the top of the cord which is tied off with a knot. Then I strung the cord through the beads and tied a knot at the end. I left the ends a bit loose so that they would hang down like a tassel and it was as simple as that. I got the idea <a href="http://creaturecomfortsblog.com/home/2013/10/02/diy-key-fobs-bag-charms-a-darby-smart-challenge.html">here</a>, but instead of painting my beads, I just picked out pretty ones from the craft store. <br />
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You can decide for yourself what this keychain says about me... What kind of keychain do you have?Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06473254871547708748noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893911125694348349.post-68706827178393369002013-10-23T23:51:00.003+02:002014-06-27T13:58:26.105+02:00When the leaves and everything else begin to change<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Making: Beaded keychains (I'll post about them here tomorrow!)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;">Cooking: With chanterelle mushrooms at least once a week.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;">Reading: The Education of Little Tree by Asa Earl Carter, aka Forrest Carter, on the recommendation of my dear friend Ben</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;">Wanting: The Creamy Chai Holiday Mercury Candle from Antrho </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;">Playing: Good music all the time. Current favorites include: Young the Giant, Kodaline, The Paper Kites and Sibylle Baier. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;">Wasting: So much time on bad/awesome TV. </span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Wishing: I could be enjoying autumn just a little bit more--that I didn't still have so many sad days</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Enjoying: Autumn more than I expected to; spending time by myself; spending time with my girlfriends; knowing I will have no regrets about how I am handling things</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Waiting: For the day I can get a dog, live way out in nature and cultivate a more simple life</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Liking: Where I am for now </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Wondering: When I became an adult and when being an adult will start to feel easier </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Loving: Mom, dad, Kel, JJ, Danu, Ben, Shaquisha, Nicole, Kathrin</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Hoping: That my 27th year brings me something better than my 26th year did. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Marvelling: At how breathtaking and magical Germany truly is in Autumn</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Needing: A hug from my mommy, cute new socks and something sweet</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Smelling: Wood burning stoves being lit for the first time, roasted chestnuts, Nürnberger Bratwurst and my favorite Kitchen Spice candle</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Wearing: New boots and lots of layers </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Following: My friends and family's advice and trying to just 'get over it' </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Noticing: How much I enjoy being by myself</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Knowing: That I have a lot of people who truly love me and would do anything for me </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Thinking: About my future and what I want to do with my life</span></span><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Bookmarking: Ideas for my new studio apartment...it's gonna be so girly and eclectic </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Opening: Myself back up to enjoying things</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Giggling: With my girlfriends all the time</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Feeling: Strong and like I am worth so much more, things are going to get better and life is going to be good again</span></span><br />
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It's no secret around here that I have a (literally) unhealthy love for grilled cheese sandwiches (you can see evidence <a href="http://cozyingermany.blogspot.de/2013/04/foodie-friday-tried-and-tested-spinach.html">here</a> and <a href="http://cozyingermany.blogspot.de/2012/10/foodie-friday-grilled-cheese-for-grown.html">here</a>). This time of year, as the weather gets cooler and cooler, something in my primordial self begins to crave more and more calories and fat. So, when my mom mentioned a delectable sounding grilled cheese she had recently at <a href="http://www.boudinbakery.com/">Boudin Bakery</a> (SF shout-out!!!!!!), I knew I had to find a away to recreate it. </div>
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And, thus, the most delicious grilled cheese in the history of the world was discovered. </div>
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Imagine all the things you love about fall....</div>
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Comfort food? Check. Cheese? Check. Apples? Check. Figs? Check. This grilled cheese is like autumn wrapped up all neatly between two pieces of grilled bread. It's so, so good. And, as our nights dip below the 40-degree mark, it is just what I need to help keep my bones insulated and warm at night. </div>
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<b><i>Apple fig grilled cheese</i></b></div>
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2 slices bread (I used basic wheat, but I have heard Boudin Bakery uses parmesan bread)</div>
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1/2 tablespoon butter</div>
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1 tablespoon fig jam (if you live in Germany, Rewe makes a good one) </div>
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2 slices of aged gouda or cheddar</div>
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1 tablespoon of brie</div>
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4 or 5 thin slices of apple</div>
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Heat skillet over medium heat. Butter outsides of two slices of bread. On the inside (non-buttered part), spread jam. Then layer gouda, brie and apples and cook in skillet until everything melts together and the outside of the bread is golden-brown. </div>
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Desperate times call for desperate measures. And these, my friends, are desperate times. Which means that, these days, I regularly go into the supermarket and come out with nothing more than 15 EURO (that's $20 folks) worth of potato chips, ice cream and wine. Although I spend most of my days <strike>crying</strike> lying in bed watching <i>Pretty Little Liars </i>with potato chip crumbs all over my scarf<i>, </i>I still try to keep it classy when I can... Which means that said potato chip crumbs are rosemary sea salt flavored (totally better than regular flavored potato chip crumbs, right?) and the bowls of ice cream I stuff down my face are fancily topped with caramelized figs and toffee sauce (I know, right?). <br />
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Now, these caramelized fig and toffee sundaes are seriously to die for. And if it was my misery that inspired this decadent, rich and totally moan-inducing concoction, then you're welcome and maybe every cloud truly does have its silver lining. <br />
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This is my silver lining. Oh, and <a href="http://glossymusings.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Ian-Harding-ian-harding-30822914-1280-8001.jpeg">Ian Harding</a>. Because, he's as yummy as these sundaes. <br />
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fresh figs<br />
honey<br />
ice cream (almond flavor is my favorite)<br />
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<a href="http://www.elainestoffee.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=9&zenid=8a1fictqp6fnsl461usjgrfuk3">Elaine's Toffee Company's Toffee Sauce</a><br />
a pinch of sea salt<br />
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candied almond pieces (optional, my ice cream has it included)<br />
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Heat honey in a skillet over medium heat. Slice the figs and sauté them in the honey until caramelized (about 5 minutes). You can either let the figs cool or use them right away. Place ice cream in dishes and layer the fig slices along the sides and on top. Drizzle a little (or a lot ;-) of Toffee Sauce over the top and finish with a tiny sprinkle of sea salt for contrast. <br />
<br />Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06473254871547708748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893911125694348349.post-82509421798000470062013-09-11T23:33:00.001+02:002014-06-27T13:58:36.284+02:00Finding beauty in tears<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This summer certainly hasn't been the best summer of my life. In fact, it's probably been the worst, the hardest I've ever been through. I hope it's the hardest I will go through for a long, long time. I wish I could say that I am better today than I was two months ago, but I just don't think that is the case yet. I still have a lot of healing to do. <br />
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But in the heartache, the struggle and very blue days, I have been fortunate enough to have a few moments take hold of me and breathe into me a deep breath of life. These moments have saved me. They are fleeting, gone in seconds, but they remind me of who I am and of the better days that lie ahead... <br />
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Once, after a hot evening shower, I opened the bathroom window and felt a cool summer breeze dance across my damp skin. It was beautiful and I thought to myself, at least I can still enjoy the wind--that's got to count for something. Another day, I was listening to good music on the train ride home from work when I saw the most beautiful pink and orange sunset. Recently, it's been the way that the early evening light--faded, gold and soft--plays and shimmers in the late summer trees. It's been the color of figs when they are freshly sliced and the smell of the first autumn leaves damp and decomposing on the sidewalk. <br />
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At first I felt guilty about not being able to control the pain and sadness. (I am a firm believer that we choose to be happy in life and that happiness, or contentment rather, is something that must be nurtured.) But, I have since decided that this particular form of unhappiness is out of my control, that this is a season in my life that I must embrace. And I have. If that means spending the next 6 months taking hot, teary baths and listening to depressing music, so be it. Anyway, I will still keep searching out and finding the beautiful things. The small things that lift my heart, even if just for a second. It's who I am and the only thing that would really be a shame is if I lost that, too. Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06473254871547708748noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893911125694348349.post-45648573477302228192013-09-02T21:46:00.001+02:002013-09-02T21:50:26.784+02:00Neon nights<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Something about late-summer Friday nights just begs for neon lights, ferris wheels and the smell of cotton candy and dust. I guess the Germans believe it as much as the Americans do. And aside from the sheer number of lederhosen and dirndls you see, there isn't much to differentiate Nürnberg's Volksfest and the Placer County Fair, which rolls through my home town every September. There's plenty of sweet and greasy foods to fill your belly, log rides, bumper cars and fun houses. There're hillbillies and cougars, teens and toddlers alike. It's a grand ole time that leaves me feeling like a 6-year-old again. And, boy, do I relish feeling like a 6-year-old these days...</div>
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<br />Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06473254871547708748noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893911125694348349.post-38774685264435323142013-08-27T23:24:00.001+02:002013-08-27T23:24:46.208+02:00Magician Lake<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The smell of the shed, like gasoline, fresh cut grass, frozen fish and must. The constant but gentle buzz of the bugs in the trees, like a cloud of soft sound. Patches of grass under bare feet, stepping stones in the rough gravel drive. Lying on the back of the pontoon boat and being put to sleep by the gentle bobbing as waves make their way to shore. The glow of the late afternoon sun, the way it feels on my skin and the way it glitters and glints off the water in a dance, with a little laugh. The white Polk house--my house in all my dreams. With it's picture window overlooking the lake, it's rough wood and the weeping willow out front.<br />
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Magician Lake, my love, who I am, taking up such a large part of my soul. A month ago, I was there, enjoying your smells, your sounds, your sights and I wish I still was. I'll dream of you tonight.Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06473254871547708748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893911125694348349.post-27745440956229848602013-08-25T16:28:00.000+02:002013-08-25T16:32:02.742+02:00Tyrol<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My trip to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyrol_(state)">Tyrol</a> last weekend (which I mentioned in <a href="http://cozyingermany.blogspot.de/2013/08/german-style-breakfast-in-alps.html">this post</a>) was one of the most beautiful weekend getaways I have ever taken. Each view, each sight and each day was more beautiful than the one before. I had the pleasure of staying with my dear friend's grandmother and woke up each morning to the view in the very first picture. She cooked us the best Austrian food, which was right off local farms, and sent us back to Germany with homemade jam. She, her little mountain town and her grandmotherly ways were so charming it was almost unreal. </div>
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We stayed in the town of <a href="http://www.schwaz.at/category/startseite/">Schwaz</a> and visited the <a href="http://www.kuehtai.info/sommerurlaub/home.html">Kühtai</a> (where Oma was very excited to take us after she found out how much I love cows) and <a href="http://www.schloss-tratzberg.at/">Schloss Tratzberg</a>, which is a beautiful and very well preserved castle from the 1500's with a very fun little tour! A weekend away from Germany was just what I needed and, aside from a little bout with altitude sickness in the Kühtai, I felt so calm and happy there. I'm already dreaming of going back! </div>
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When I first moved to Germany almost four years ago, one of the many things that confused me was breakfast. The first time I sat down to Sunday brunch and was served cold cuts and cheese, my stomach did a flip-flop. Ignoring what were to me sandwich makings, I buttered a roll and covered it with jam and stuck with what I knew. Of course, one hour later, I was hungry again and kind of wishing I had eaten more. <br />
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I have since come to love huge German weekend breakfasts and no longer have trouble thinking about eating salami at 9 am. On the weekends, Americans make bacon and eggs, pancakes or french toast. They are all delicious breakfasts that I still make at least once a weekend, but they require a lot of work and don't really lend themselves to the slow, leisurely pace of a German Sunday. <br />
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Putting meats and cheeses on a plate, on the other hand, requires almost no work and can be eaten slowly as they won't get cold. Add in a soft-boiled egg, some delicious coffee and the Sunday paper and you have got yourself a perfect weekend morning. <br />
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The breakfast pictured above was eaten in an even more perfect setting: in Tyrol in the Austrian Alps! It was a warm summer Saturday, the sun was shining and the mountains were a perfect blue-green. Later this week, I will post more about my trip to Austria. Until then, here is my recipe for the perfect German breakfast. <br />
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Here's what often belongs to German <a href="http://cozyingermany.blogspot.de/p/german-lessons.html">Frühstück</a>:<br />
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<b>Coffee</b>--I'm currently enjoying an Austrian coffee called Julius Meinl Jubiläum, which is stronger and less bitter than many German coffees.<br />
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<b>Boiled eggs</b>--Germans love their 4-minute (very soft) or 6-minute (runny yokes) eggs. I like mine at about 8 minutes, so that the yoke isn't completely cooked through, but is no longer runny. <br />
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<b>Crusty bread or rolls</b>--<a href="http://cozyingermany.blogspot.de/p/german-lessons.html">Bauernbrot</a>, a course rye bread, is a German favorite, as are rolls and other breads covered in seeds like pumpkin, sunflower and poppy. Germans love their bread and take pride in it. They think it is the best in the world and will often complain about the bread while traveling in other countries. When I have students imagine living in other countries for conversation exercises, bread is the thing they most often say they would miss if they had to leave Germany.<br />
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<b>Meats</b>-- Some favorites are various sorts of ham, salamis, bologna, and spreadable meat products I still haven't had the guts to try. I tend to stick to ham and salami.<br />
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<b>Cheeses</b>-- Everything from swiss cheese to fancy French and alpine cheeses are fair game.<br />
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<b>Jams, jellies and honey</b>-- Germans love jam and often make it themselves. Apricot, plum, red current, black current, raspberry and rose hip are some of the popular ones. There are also many types of honey in Germany. <br />
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<b>Spreads</b>--Called <a href="http://cozyingermany.blogspot.de/p/german-lessons.html">Brotaufstrich</a>, these spreads can be of cream cheese and herbs or fruit, vegetable puree, beans or just about anything else that's been put in a food processor. <br />
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<b>Yogurt or quark</b>--Many German breakfasts (especially if you go out to a restaurant) will include yogurt with honey and/or fresh fruit.<br />
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<b>Fresh fruits and vegetables</b>--A cup of fruit, some slices of tomato, cucumber or radish are often included. <br />
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If you haven't yet tried a German-style breakfast, I highly recommend that you try it this weekend! There's nothing cozier than a long, candle-lit brunch with these delicious ingredients--the recipe for the good life!<br />
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