Curry ketchup is my favourite condiment! Esp. the brand Hela. A German brand, but also very popular in the Netherlands. Just after we moved to Canada, I had family bring it for us, and we have bought it in Dutch stores in other cities in Canada. But pretty soon after, … » full post and pics!
Beautiful hoarfrost and rime
Winters in Saskatchewan are generally cold and sunny. I love the winter wonderland we get! Of course we all complain occasionally about the ultra deep freeze if it reaches the -30’s or about the length of the season. After all we only have almost-winter, winter, still-winter and summer 🙂 But … » full post and pics!
How to make frikandellen
The most beloved fast food in the Netherlands is french fries with various toppings and accompanied by a large variety of mostly meat-based, deep fried snacks. The most popular snack is the frikandel. This sausage-like snack (no casing) is made of spiced, finely ground meat. It is cooked in simmering … » full post and pics!
Europe: enjoying rural Bergeijk before going home
Europe 2019, blog 9/9
The time had arrived to wrap things up. Our last stop was three days in Bergeijk with my bestie Els, her boyfriend Leon, their boys and their dog 🙂 We had time for some visits and shopping in Eindhoven before driving back to Nieuw-Vennep and flying … » full post and pics!
Europe: Crossing the North Eifel to Ahrweiler
Europe 2019, blog 8/9
After our brief stop in romantic Monschau, we crossed the North Eifel to Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler. There we stayed in the vacation rental of our friend Imgard. Together we enjoyed the Christmas Market and again the next day when our friend Cora came to visit!
November 29
… » full post and pics!Europe: romantic old streets in Monschau
Europe 2019, blog 7/9
For years we had a small camper in a seasonal spot near Monschau. We would regularly walk through the forest to this romantic, old town with its narrow cobblestone streets and half-timbered houses. Like a fairytale! Now that we were going to drive from Aachen to … » full post and pics!
Europe: historic Aachen
Europe 2019, blog 6/9
With Christmas markets being our theme on this trip, we had to include the beautiful historic town of Aachen. The market is spread out over a few city squares around the medieval City Hall and Cathedral. Nico has worked in the Aachen hospital for ten … » full post and pics!
Europe: Christmas Town Valkenburg
Europe 2019, blog 5/9
Christmas Market #2 this afternoon! We had planned a second stop on the route to Aachen in the medieval, picturesque tourist town of Valkenburg. More specifically, in one of their Christmas markets in a cave!
November 27
Valkenburg has a special place in my heart. … » full post and pics!
Europe: Dessel, Heerlen
Europe 2019, blog 4/9
From the German Ruhr Area we drove an hour and a half west, to Dessel in Belgium. On the way we stopped in Eindhoven to visit dad again.
November 24-26
The drive
It was a really nice day when we drove from Bottrop in the German … » full post and pics!