German Sausages

I really like food. I like food a lot. When I spent a semester in Europe there was only one time this miser freely opened his wallet: an open air, pre-holiday festival of food. I rounded a corner on a wintery day after stopping to visit an old church and happened upon a scene from a 1960’s Cary Grant spy chase scene. The smells were intoxicating and I went to the closest ATM, paid willingly the various service charges for withdrawing money in a foreign country, and got to eating. This was in Germany and the variety of sausages cooking … Continue reading

What is a Potluck Dinner?

I know you have heard of or even attended a Potluck Dinner. Potluck Dinners are simply defined as a dinner where everyone who attends brings a prepared dish to share with everyone. Having a potluck dinner is a less expensive way to have a gathering because everyone shares in the expense. Organizations, churches and benefit fund-raisers usually have Potluck Dinners to help raise money. The word Potluck dates back to the sixteenth century and is still being used today. The most popular dishes brought to a potluck dinner are casseroles, any side dishes; such as vegetables, breads or desserts. Anything … Continue reading