Monthly Archives: January 2006

Killer Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Germans seem continually amazed that cake can be so soft and moist and fluffy. Continue reading

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more celebrity sound-alikes

Last night, a muse whispered in my ear again while Let’s Dance by David Bowie was playing on iTunes. She told me that while singing that song, he was channeling Katherine Hepburn. Listen closely on the refrains, where s/he sings … Continue reading

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Susie’s Meatloaf

A classic — with slight modifications by Cliff and Sarah
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we joined a gym!

Partly due to some New Year’s resolutions, and partly due to some personal goals related to our upcoming travels, and partly just because it’s good for us, we joined a gym today. Our pals Tammy and Matthias have been members … Continue reading

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Chicken Soup

I’m not really sure how to define this. It started out with a disappointing chicken and dumplings recipe I found online. Then I thought, ‘I can come up with something better.’ I ended up thickening the soupy brothy part with some cornstarch and throwing in some instant German Semmelkn?del (like a big dumpling make of StoveTop stuffing – better than it sounds). The recipe that follows is a basic, improvised chicken soup that probably improves with adaptation. Continue reading

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booked for Michigan in October!

So, after the boss man approved my trip request, Sarah and I met up at the Regensburg VHS to get our weekly dose of physical and emotional stretching and relaxation in and then came home to purchase a flight. Sarah … Continue reading

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Long-term Planning

We’re going to be purchasing our tickets to come to Detroit in October today, so if anyone has anything they want to discuss with us about the trip, please e-mail us. That way we can get everything squared away before … Continue reading

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brainswapping

So, the other night, we were channel surfing a little bit and on Viva or MTV a Shakira video came on. Out of the blue, I said “Well, at least she hasn’t plucked her eyebrows into oblivion.” After a short … Continue reading

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Ich hab’ meine Prüfung GESCHAFFT!!!

Which translates to: I passed my test!!! I am so relieved – I seriously thought I was going to bite it after the oral test, but I seem to have squeeked by! Woo-HOO!!!

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we’re comin’ back to Michigan for a visit!

Big news, folks! Our good pals Narg and Carrie Jo are getting married (as previously noted) and have set a date. Being the Best Man and all, I am obligated to attend. So look for us in the Detroit area … Continue reading

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