EuroYankee

Snow is always fun when it’s during vacation and there’s no need to drive around in it. The woods near our apartment became a snowy battlefield. Word of the day: Sneeballschlacht (snowball fight.)

Bought some marshmallow fluff. The fact that Germany imports marshmallow fluff obliged me to make some fudge. It turned out a little dry, but I’m blaming the lack of chocolate chips.

One of the fun holiday distractions were the German Christmas markets. I went to five this season. They sell all kinds of artisanal junk as well as lots of greasy food.  I’m a particular fan of poffertjes, a tiny Dutch pancake. Delicious topped with Bonn-made Verpoorten, an egg liquor. Here are some photos from one of the last market days in Bonn:

 

In the end, I was a little overwhelmed by German Christmas. Four advent calendars to open, three days of German and American holiday celebrations, carols in both languages and crazy amounts of food. I’ve been winding down this week. Back to the reality that I’m living in a cold, dark place with the bulk of winter ahead of me. Here are some random pictures from the season:  

 

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All week long I’ve overloaded on chocolate and cookies. The beloved St. Nicholas came and filled our boots with candy and other treats. He also artfully arranged a candy plate with the leftovers. Luckily for me, I’m observing both German and U.S. holiday traditions, so I’ll also get a stocking. Life is good.

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