Actually food, food, food and more food! Friday evening, Paul (the gentleman we rented from in Rattlesdorf) had invited us to a backyard picnic. He wanted to meet Gretchen when she visited. Nine of us ate together for four hours. (this story is not fiction)
Steins of Wagner beer (Paul's last name) were handed to us upon arriving (a small keg was in the basement laundry room). Son-in-law Ulli was our grillmaster. Seven meats were served; pork, two kinds of wurst, chicken, hamburgers (a delicious blend of pork and veal complimented with chives), fish, and Luddy had baked a lieberkase (sort of a spam/ham creation). Tasty egg plant and zucchini marinated slices received a purple ribbon. Six, we counted them, colorful cold salads, bread and herb butter to help further fatten us. Fruit schnapp shots were offered to aid the digestive process. Not done yet folks. Cake and coffee (oh so German) was the finale. Cherry cake to be exact!
Gabby (Paul's daughter) and Luddy (the wife) made Thanksgiving dinner look like a snack. Their hospitality efforts went way over the top. Ulli's brother and wife, Alex joined us too. Alex speaks five different languages and acted as our interpreter (sign language gets taxing).
What a wonderful life we have! The gift of friends and parties should not be taken for granted!
Steins of Wagner beer (Paul's last name) were handed to us upon arriving (a small keg was in the basement laundry room). Son-in-law Ulli was our grillmaster. Seven meats were served; pork, two kinds of wurst, chicken, hamburgers (a delicious blend of pork and veal complimented with chives), fish, and Luddy had baked a lieberkase (sort of a spam/ham creation). Tasty egg plant and zucchini marinated slices received a purple ribbon. Six, we counted them, colorful cold salads, bread and herb butter to help further fatten us. Fruit schnapp shots were offered to aid the digestive process. Not done yet folks. Cake and coffee (oh so German) was the finale. Cherry cake to be exact!
Gabby (Paul's daughter) and Luddy (the wife) made Thanksgiving dinner look like a snack. Their hospitality efforts went way over the top. Ulli's brother and wife, Alex joined us too. Alex speaks five different languages and acted as our interpreter (sign language gets taxing).
What a wonderful life we have! The gift of friends and parties should not be taken for granted!
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