Markgräfler Wine and Asparagus Evening

27 May 2023 We ventured across the border to the Markgräflerland, the area of Germany bounded by the Black Forest on the east and the Rhine River on the West. Our outing began with a visit to the well-known Ziereisen winery The winery is a family-run business whose vineyards cover 21 hectares (52 acres). We … Read more

Celebrating Asparagus Season In Style

27 May 2023 – Efringen-Kirchen DE  (near Basel) It’s “Spargelzeit” – asparagus season – in this part of the world. For those who have lived here for a while, no further explanation is necessary. Newcomers might not yet have experienced this culinary highlight, which is only available in April through mid-June of each year. Here … Read more