Homemade Fudge–sharing a tradition

December 17, 2016April 25, 2017Anna--The Adventurer

Coconut Fudge, made with almond extract and shredded coconut.

Classic Marshmellow Fudge, plain, traditional recipe

A small dish of Marschino cherry fudge, absolutely delicous, made with tart cherries, almond oil, and chopped walnuts

Bakers dark bitter chocolate shavings, used to create the fudge

Thomas had never experienced fudge before, which is such a bummer as it is one of my more favorite Christmas treats–and not knowing what Fudge and all of it its variations he was missing, I accepted the challenge of creating the wonderful delight, in a few simple varieties, at home.

I used condensed milk, sugar, various extracts, walnuts, cherries, marshmellow fluff (which thankfully is now available in Germany) and love to make the delights, which turned out super well.

Thomas soon became ‘addicted’ to the wonderful American delights, which is great–now pronouncing the word ‘fudge’ is still a bit odd but I know what he means.

Cinnamon Christmas Cut-Outs

December 15, 2016April 25, 2017Anna--The Adventurer

Step 1: Make the dough, roll out, and cut out the shapes

Lay out the cut out shapes, make sure to punch a hole in the tops to string later. Flip over during ‘cure’ period to allow both sides to dry.

Step 3, once ornaments are dry, paint ornaments and string with yarn or hooks.

The ornaments are now ready to be hung on the Chrsitmas tree, one side is painted, the other side is plain so that the cinnamon scent can emmiate into the room.

The recipe for no bake cinnamon dough for ornaments can be found here.

Chocolate Cherries Compote on Apple Raisin Purses

December 5, 2016April 25, 2017Anna--The Adventurer

Step 1 Line muffin tin cups with a crust, fill with apple mix (sliced apples, raisins, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt and ground cloves)

Step 2: Cover each muffin cup with raw crust dough, pinching the dough around the edges, like when making a pie. Trim off any excess crusts.

Step 3: Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes, brush melted over the top of each purse and bake for 10 more minutes, until golden brown.

Step 4: Top each purse with homemade chocolate cherry sauce–compote, serve hot. Delicious!!!

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Chriskinder Market, Frederichsplatz, Karlsruhe

December 3, 2016April 25, 2017Anna--The Adventurer

A nativity Scene on display

A walking path through the lights inside the market itself

A hand crafted, wood working vendor

Thomas enjoying a hot glühwein in the market

A dining venue located inside a rotating wind mill

I am drinking hot red glühwein, too!! It is so good and really is lovely on a cold night, walking around the market

A great adventure this evening with Thomas–we went to the Chriskinder Market on Frederichs Platz in Karlsruhe. A little gift shopping, a little mulled hot wine and a lovely evening out on the town.

Downtown Karlsruhe, Kronenplatz

December 2, 2016April 25, 2017Anna--The Adventurer

Kronen Platz (Frisler Alley)

A chai latte at the Coffee Boxx–very tasty

One of many fountains in downtown Karlsruhe

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Make an Impression

December 1, 2016April 25, 2017Anna--The Adventurer

Make me an offer!!!

$700 or best offer, 20% of sale price benefits Humane Society of Boulder Valley, Colorado Click on image or link to purchase

Making a good impression …with beautiful, original art.

As seen in a January post I wrote, I dream of selling an art piece of my very own, an adventure in eBay sales for sure!!!

The price is currently at $700–but this is negotiable for sure, so make me an offer!!

Van Gogh inspired, original impressionistic oil painting of dreams and blooms during a raging storm. Original, signed 16×20 inch framed on stretched canvas, ready to hang. Oil painting, vivid brush strokes.

While this is a dream of mine to sell a piece of my artwork, 20% of the sale price also benefits the Human Society of Boulder Valley (located in beautiful, colorful Colorado)

Ratstatt Beauty

November 30, 2016April 25, 2017Anna--The Adventurer

Ettlingen Christmas Market

November 25, 2016April 25, 2017Anna--The Adventurer

La Cubanita Stand-Stall–Chili con Carne in a bread bowl yummy

Glüwhein–the best winter drink in the world (in my opinion)

My favorite vendor–the Ettli Glüwhein stand

A large bag of chestnuts to roast–amazing.

A large, encased nativity scene

Super Simple Stir Fry

November 25, 2016April 25, 2017Anna--The Adventurer

Super Simple Stir Fry

Ingredients

2 Carrots–shredded with a vegetable peeler

1 Green Bell Pepper, cut into thin spears

1 small purple onion, coarse chopped

Leftover Chicken or Turkey, pulled from the bone

3 gloves Garlic, diced

1 Tsp Dried Red Chili Flakes

Salt, Pepper

2 Tablespoons olive or sunflower oil

2 Cups of dry, white Rice (with 4 cups of water for cooking)

Put 2 cups of dry rice and 4 cups of water into a pot, add a pinch of salt, and cook at medium, boil for 4 minutes, turn off heat and cover, allowing the rice to finish (or you can use a rice cooker)

Place vegetables, spices, and oil in a skillet, stir fry on low heat until half way cooked,

Add Leftover chicken-turkey and stir fry with vegetable mix until vegetables are tender but not soggy

Put a scoop of rice on each plate-bowl and top with a portion of the stir fry mix. Delicous!!