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Breakfast for Dinner

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Pancakes a plenty, raisin, chocolate and regular-plain Pancakes

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Thomas, German Friends and I eating breakfast for dinner.

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We had an ‘American’ style breakfast of pancakes, apple cinnamon compte, bacon, farmers omellete, juice, coffee, and an egg assortment (over medium, scrambled with cheese, sunny side up, and more!)

 

For the last several weeks, we (my german lady friends) and I have been for coffee, conversation, and culture—well, mostly just to talk in English as both desire to improve their English communication skills–and had asked me to meet with them more often for practice–always a fun way to learn and I really enjoy spending more time with my ladies.

Thus, every week we meet…and the laugther follows.  Last week, the topic of favorite foods and cusine from our own cultures incorporated itself into the evening, as we ate (naturally, what is better than food with friends?)

The ladies, being both German, eat German breakfast–but have never tasted the delights of an American or ‘farmers’ breakfast so this week, as planned, they drove over for our weekly conversation and I made ‘brinner’ (breakfast for dinner)–a favorite of mine.

The menu included:

An Assortment of Pancakes-cinnamon raisin syrup–Apple Walnut compote

An assort of eggs cooked in a variety of ways

A Farmers omellete (large), topped with melted cheese

and Bacon (what breakfast is complete without bacon?)

Coffee, Juice

 

A whole Latte of Love

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coffee7I admit it, i am guilty of coffee adventures and food sampling and i can not help myself!!  While all the photography is mine, none of the wonderful food or concotions contained in this post coffeeare of my creation. But, wow, are they delicous!! Sampled from all over the region, coffee and snack adventures are delightful!!!

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Black Forrest National Forrest and a Village

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15 kilometers in one day makes a very happy woman, and very tired feet!!!

The adventure began with a tram ride to the North, and disembarking in Raumümzach–which only has one stop for the village (which also boasts a lovely place called ‘Hotel Waterfall’).

I packed my lunch, grabbed my rucksack and off I went exploring, the visual experience was stunning this autumn season but nothing compared to the scent filled fresh air that prevailed itself upon my senses.

I ate my brown bag lunch, overlooking the Murg River near Erbersbronn and a house in the country had chickens as i heard the rooster crow in midday.

Walking leisurely through the hills and valleys (both minor) of the area provided an over abundant wealth of beauty and excitement and a day filled with much peach, quiet and joy.

Directions Post, Erbersbronn, Germany

Directions Post, Erbersbronn, Germany

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Black Forrest National Park

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The Murg River, near Erbersbronn, Germany

The Black Forrest National Park

The Black Forrest National Park

The Water Fall Hotel, Raumünzach

The Water Fall Hotel, Raumünzach

Raumünzach, a village in the Black Forrest

Raumünzach, a village in the Black Forrest

Reggie, The curious kitty

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Reggie is a fuzzy furry welcome—a neighbors Mommy kitty bore a cute litter and once weaned, needed new homes and thus, Reggie came into our lives.

Reggie arrived about a month ago and what a joy!!! Reggie brings much love and excitement, entertainment and laughter to our house with his antics, playful behaviors, and has even started ‘talking’, which cracks me up.

Reggie is kind of small but growing well–he even likes to share his meals with us by eating scrambled eggs and sweet potoatoes in addtion to his  normal kitty kibble, being the gluten he is–when he is not perching here or there or bounching all over the house.

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Reggie loves Thomas Best.

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Reggie likes to perch near the heater

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Comfy time

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Reggie loves to snuggle

Brunch

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An Eggy Brunch

 

Ingredients

6 eggs

1 Bell Pepper (your choice of color), chopped

1/2 small onion (purple or yellow), chopped

2 medium tomatoes, slices in half moons

4 tablespoons salsa

2 bananas

4 pieces of sliced bread (white, wheat, rye, sourdough, your choice)

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Salt and Pepper

2 large sliced of real, natural cheese (cheddar, Tillister, gouda, your choice)

Method:

Omelette: Lighlty saute the bell pepper, onions, salt and pepper with Sunflower oil (or your favorite oil) in a medium sized skillet, remove half and set aside.

Crack three eggs into to skillet (with half the vegetable mix), stir to mix everything-breaking the yolks on medium/ medium low heat.

Once the eggs start firming up on the bottom, flip entire egg-veggie mixture over (like a flap jack), place half a slice of cheese on the cooked side of the egg mixture.

Once the second side has fully cooked (the eggs are not runny nor crispy-burned) fold the omelette in half over the slice of cheese and remove from the pan (cut this in half to create 2 omelettes)

Repeat these steps with the last 3 eggs and remaining half of bell pepper-onion mix (for 2 more omelletes.)

On eachof four plates: Half of each omellette (topped with salsa), half a banana, half a sliced tomatoe, and a piece of toast (with honey drizzeled on top and cut in half)

 

Riding the lines

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The view of my tram

The view of my tram

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The ‘stop the tram’ button

Adventuring is so much fun, easy, and convenient while using the tram.

I rode the rails today to view the country side during this love autumn season and the changing of the leaves in the Black Forrest.

I stopped off in Bad Herrenalb and enjoyed a lovely breakfast at a Backerei–and warmed my hands with cup of coffee—

I hopped back on the tram and headed towards the Karlsruhe Hauptbanhof, where I could get other trams to other areas, while I waited for another tram, I enjoyed yet another coffee (Coffee Crema) at Dlounge on Kronenplatz–an easy walk to the tram platform where the s41 tram would arrive and transport me through wonderous landscapes.

I learned something new today–while the concept of ‘regions’ within the tram network system is not an unfamiliar concept, I discovered that the tram stops in smaller towns and villages have yellow signal boxes, often seen on posts in the cities to allow pedestrians to cross the street (pushing a button ‘alerts’ the system that people want to cross.)

Well, this same style yellow box, with a button, is required to get the tram to stop on such said platforms, an error that I made as I watched the tram blow right past me. So, my ignorance cost me a 35 minute wait—but I did get to see the sunset in the heart of the Black Forrest in Autumn—with my river below me and the sunset on the horizon…breathtaking.

My River, Near Kirschbaumwasen, Germany

My River, Near Kirschbaumwasen, Germany

 

Breakfast in Bad Herrenalb

Breakfast in Bad Herrenalb

Cafe Crema

Cafe Crema

A Sunday Drive Home

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Slow down and enjoy life. It’s not only the scenery you miss by going to fast – you also miss the sense of where you are going and why.

Eddie Cantor

Driving to Freiburg was a simple, direct drive on the Highway but…
the adventure began as we drove home, the ‘back’ roads, meandering through small towns and villages along our way.
Sure, the drive home required more time to get to our final desitination…and yet, we thoroughly enjoyed the scenic route, laughing, joking, and eating italian ice-cream along the way. What is not to love than sharing fond memories, making new memories, and laughter with your sweetheart??
We made a pit-stop in  Lichtenau, a small town at enjoyed great ice cream at Eiscafe Paradiso Lichtenau (see photos below). A young boy was riding his bike around the plaza and visually became distracted, crashing into a feature item in the plaza, got up, danced about for a minute, and continued to ride his bicycle like nothing had occured, which made Thomas and I roar with laughter.
On the Sunday drive, we witnessed a German corn harvest (see the Combine in the video), lovely towns, funny kids, and the beautiful German country side on our way home.

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Eiscafe Paradiso Lichtenau

Eiscafe Paradiso Lichtenau

Eiscafe Paradiso Lichtenau

Eiscafe Paradiso Lichtenau

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Thomas and I being silly and cracking jokes on our way home.

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Eiscafe Paradiso Lichtenau

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Eiscafe Paradiso Lichtenau

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Coffee and Postcards in Freiburg

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Farm Machinary on the way to the field

Eiscafe Paradiso Lichtenau

Eiscafe Paradiso Lichtenau

Fusion Taco Salad

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Ground beef browned on low heat

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Add half of a chopped onion

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Half a chopped onion, diced tomoatoe, and small bell pepper chopped

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Add one can of drained red kidney beans with the chopped vegetables into the ground beef and onion mix all together in one pan

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Simmer all together and stir for 5 to 7 minutes

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My friend has sent me a taco seasoning sauce packet as part of my birthday gift and I added the seasoning packet to the pot of ingredients. It is possible for you to make your own taco salad seasoning on your own but considering I had a mix already on hand I used but my friend had given me

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I chopped up a half a head of lettuce and divided it between two bowls

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I laddeled to have two scoops of the taco salad mix on top of the cut lettuce and serve it garnished with Hatch Chiles from a can

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Everything but the House

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Brown Mink Fur Coat

Brown Mink Fur Coat

Friends and family -To Be Upcycling is selling a collection on Everything But The House and I’m wondering if anything I’m offering would work for you? Please browse the items listed and consider bidding. All bids start at $1 and the sale only lasts one week. Check out the link – and thanks!

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Here are just a few of the 150+ items available on the auction!! Happy Bidding!!!

A roll-top oak desk

A roll-top oak desk

Furniture Galore

Furniture Galore

Variety of Home Decor

Variety of Home Decor

Assorted Sterling Silver Jewelry

Assorted Sterling Silver Jewelry

Warm soup on a chilly Autumn evening

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Chicken Broth (stock) 1 whole choppped onion 1/2 Cup white rice 1 can of baby carrots 1/4 cup of chopped zuchinni 1 tsp Basil 1/2 tsp course ground salt Chicken meat pulled from baked chicken

The practicing of cooking is underway as part of my New Year’s resolution and daydreaming projects. Beginning since I have arrived in Germany, now that I have more than just myself to feed, creativity in the kitchen is fastly becoming the norm, which I absolutely love.

The soup contains:

Chicken Broth (stock)

1 whole choppped onion

1/2 Cup white rice

1 can of baby carrots

1/4 cup of chopped zuchinni

1 tsp Basil

1/2 tsp course ground salt

Chicken meat pulled from baked chicken