Wimmer’s Wiener’s, Twin Bings, and Cherry Vodka

Nebraska.

 A state offering many things. It’s where my mother was born, and where her entire family is from.  We went back for my grandparent’s 60th anniversary which was a big hit in a town with a population of less than 200. No, kidding.

Things to take from the state of the Corn Husker.

First Wimmer’s Wiener’s: By Wimmer’s Meats. I have only seen these in Nebraska. A company that still uses all natural casings, and the Wiener’s are Red, Yes, Red. There will be a test at the end. Note the trend

 

Twin Bing’s a favorite in my family. Although, personally I am not a fan.  If you have ever heard of a cherry mash, this is the Midwest equivalent. My family will tell you if it’s not the Twin then it’s not the same.  A Very old fashioned candy treat, but apparently still popular. At least in Nebraska.

 

 

And finally to the alcohol.  I was told my grandma used to drink. But that she drank strictly Cherry Vodka. Back in the day 1950’s in the midwest. Cherry Vodka which had that red dye that most everywhere has been taken off the market now. From what I hear you can still get it in some places in Nebraska. My grandma doesn’t drink anymore, I have never seen her drink in all my years, my grandpa well he sticks with the O’Doul’s.

I definitely need to have me some Vodka, and Cherry 7-Up if I am to give you some more postings.  Sorry for the long wait. I was with my family in a little town called Page, Nebraska. The train only comes through 3 times a day. A town surrounded by corn, slowly disappearing of the map. The city doesn’t even have money to upkeep the roads anymore. Sad, if it wasn’t in the middle of no where, i might like to start up a bakery in one of the old buildings 🙂

On the side of the Store. The only gas station/mercantile in town.

 

 

 

 

One-Third of U.S Honey Bee Colonies Died Last Winter

One-Third of U.S Honey Bee Colonies Died Last Winter

We Should be Concerned. I have read many other articles on this same subject. I just wanted to bring it up, I plan to do some more research on a whole on this subject. What are your thoughts on this loss?

Things Not to Expect at a German Restaurant in Germany

Well after having a great day, having spent the entire day outside,

after sunning my white legs

Yikes! Yes I am in desperate need of a tan. After Seeing my two loves enjoy the little Lake of Obernzenn….

Which it truly was a beautiful day of lazing in the sun. We were invited to dinner at a well-known Pizzeria. Best Pizza which is located in Hohenau not too far from where we live, boasts as close to American pizza as it will get in Germany. Aside from actual Pizza Huts that you can find in the larger cities.

Best Pizza is most known for it’s 60cm pizza the Monster Pizza. If a single person is willingly able to eat the entire thing under and hour it is free. Mind you this thing is gigantic. It’s fairly reasonably priced at 25 euro.

What’s really unique is their hand made menus. With colorful photos against the simple scrawl, One side in German the other English. This is close to a military base so of course the menu has english.

Now onto my point of this blog post what you should not expect at a German restaurant even a pizzeria:

Quick Service: For the most part in my experience in dining out in Germany, meals are meant to be a long drawn out process: of ordering of drinks, then the food, enjoy those drinks for awhile. Food is always cooked fresh and you are meant to enjoy conversation and your drinks until that food arrives. Best Pizza was also the same, but last night they were down to one pizza oven.

Free Refills on Drinks: The Beer is cheaper than soda in Germany. But you will not find free refills anywhere. You have to pay by the glass. So make sure to sip if you don’t want to pay full price for another drink on your long wait. Groß or Klein (Big or Small that is the sizes you get to choose from)

Appetizers: Not something you see a lot unless you are at a restaurant with a wide variety of items on their menu. This pizzeria only boasts pizza period. (Makes it easy, and after a long wait you will probably eat the entire thing)

Unfriendly staff: Usually the people that run the restaurants, own them too. Typically family owned. This is their livelihood and they love to show their handiwork off in the best way possible. The people at Best Pizza were no different. Very friendly and cordial. Although they are accustomed to Americans, English is not their best but they are polite and do their best.

Menus in English: The world does not revolve around English Speakers. They do not always have menus in english. A lot of times menus items are numbered, or pointing at an item when you are ordering is okay too.

Corn not on Pizza: They do that a lot here, yes a bit strange.

Tip for English Speakers Wanting to get the best out of a Restaurant Experience in Germany:

BE Polite

Try your best to order in German (If you try they will try too)

Don’t expect things like service, or food to be the exact same as your accustomed to.

Order a Beer (You might find Germans like to talk about their beer) (Ein Bier Bitte.  (Use the Thumb to indicate one))

Don’t be loud and obnoxious (It is definitely sometimes something they know to expect from Americans)

Don’t be afraid to ask questions about the food (German or English)

Danke or Thanks goes a long way.

Other diners usually upon arrival will greet you as they sit down. In Bavaria a common phrase is Grüß Gott (God Greet You) Or you may also here Servus (Hello/Goodbye)

Danke for reading my blog, hope you learned something new..

Should public health officials be involved in regulating what one eats?

 

What scientists call “Overweight” changes with our knowledge of human health (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

I want to see what people think on this issue.  My friend had to answer this for a college class. Right now with obesity being an epidemic in the US (I’m not sure elsewhere, but this is more geared toward the US). I wonder whether regulation is strict enough or too lax on the whole matter.  I will reserve my thoughts until I see what thoughts and ideas are brought up.

Please Answer and give a comment to why yes or why not.

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