Right on the doorstep – A culinary day trip to the Swabian Alb

February 12, 2016 by nadel&gabel

Retrospectively I think that it is really embarrassing that I did this only now. It took me 15 years that I am living here to explore what lies right under my nose, to go on a small foodie day trip around the corner. I am far away from being spontaneous, but this time it was a quick decision in the morning, some internet research where I wanted to go … and I was on my way to the Schwäbische Alb (Swabian Alb) planning to visit […]

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Journey through time – A family gathering in the Black Forest

March 8, 2015 by nadel&gabel

On this first really springlike sunday this year I refuse to spend a lot of time at the desk. So excuse me that I will mostly let pictures speak for the moment. We spend a part of the weekend in the Black Forest where a family celebration took place. We celebrated an 80th birthday – a moment to review, a journey through time. The celebrations took place in one of the most traditional German holiday regions – the Black Forest. […]

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New Years Eve dinner – Eating into 2013

January 2, 2013 by nadel&gabel

Following an (at least a few years) old tradition, we entered 2013 in a very relaxed way with our good friends – and a lot of great food. Honestly, could there be a better start into the new year other than enjoying to cook and eat with good friends?

Categories: Blogging, cake, cookie & dessert, In the kitchen, meat, salad, snacks & small dishes, vegetarian • Tags: beet root, cheese, dulce de leche, manchego, polenta, quince, rabbit, salad, trout