About four years ago, I decided that I wanted nothing more than a really nice pasta machine for my birthday. Yes, I am one of those practical gift kinda girls. While I love the romantic stuff and things that sparkle, I also fully appreciate a gadget that I can use often and love for […]

Looking for a cute & funky day planner that will brighten the darkest of days? Enter to win one of two Prinz Apfel pocket calendars! It seems like every time I turn around I’m coming across a great new-to-me blog that has been around for a while but I somehow just never managed to hear […]

I know I haven’t mentioned it much at all so far this year, but I am putting together a HUGE giveaway for NOH readers for the second weekend in April. The theme is Made in Germany and I thought it might be fun to give you a sneak peak at some of the fun and […]

This past weekend was absolutely gorgeous here in Germany. It’s been in the 50’s and the sun was shining brightly on Sunday, not a cloud in the sky. It was a very nice break from the rain and gray skies we’ve been having…and which are typical of Frankfurt winters. And somehow it feels like spring […]

While we were still on vacation between Christmas and New Years, I was flipping through one of my cookbooks, hoping to come across something new and interesting to try out. Sara Moulton Cooks at Home has often caught my attention, but I just never managed to put any of the recipes on my list. But […]