Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Delicious Fusion of Beer in Potato Salad

Beer is frequently blamed for a bloating potbelly or even the inebriated thoughts out of drunkenness; however for me, beer is always a great part of my well-liked diet. I'm a fitness devotee, so I constantly watch what I eat and how it may affect my weight. Lucky for me, I have learned about a delicious appetizer from a buddy who spent a holiday in Germany. There's nothing particularly special about this cuisine for a potato salad -- only, it's supplemented with beer.

Delicious potatoes are boiled with their skins, until they are all lithe and ready for peeling. They are then cut into small dices and are later added with chopped onions, parsley, and celery that lend distinct flavors to the potato chunks. What's also pleasing about this delicious recipe is the secret behind its sauce. It's no ordinary dressing for potato salads since it uses a unique fusion of mayonnaise with two spoonfuls of mustard and a sprinkle of hot pepper dip. But what makes it utterly special is the beer flavor that is added to it when lightly fusing all the seasoned ingredients. When chilled, the potato salad tastes like none of the popular serving, when the delicious dressing is an absolute knock-out because of its amazing flavorful fusion.

Monday, February 19, 2007

Catching The Outstanding Maneuvers of Karl Lagerfield

If some people describe the vogue in Germany as 'subtle' or 'discreet,' wait 'til they get to know Karl Lagerfield and see his concoctions. Born in Hamburg, he already shared his desire and passion for designing at the tender age of 17, when he won in a competition in France. His success in the said contest did not go unnoticed as he took on prestigious jobs with well-known personalities. Not long after, he decided to go freelance in the world of haute couture, working with well-known products such as Valentino and Charles Jourdan.

After a shortened hiatus from the vogue world, near the end of the '60s, Lagerfield decided to try his designing talent again by partnering with Fendi as a consultant. In the following years, he easily became associated with RTW collections, still under well-known products such as Chloe and Chanel. While he was working on the aforementioned collections, he was able to share his style and preference for comfortable yet special and colorful designs, especially on jackets and knitwear.

Generally, Lagerfield is well-known for pairing the wild with the classic. If I am not mistaken, it was during his popularity that the fishnet stockings and the huge jacket was paired with the common denim mini. I suppose it was also during his time that the laced-up boots and the leather jacket became faves in the closet.

So, with all that Lagerfield has up his sleeve, would you still suppose the same concept about German designers?

Sunday, February 18, 2007

Another Scheme to Have Fun in the Sites in Germany

A variety of visits to historic Germany often take the form of sightseeing tours to various places that contributed a great deal to the growth of early Germany. Nevertheless, there are still other equally enjoyable ways to enjoy the many sites in this area that was once ruled by a ruthless dictator. Boat excursions, hiking, and other nature-based leisure functions are particularly getting to be quite renowned.

Hotel Zum Schwanen is one German hotel that just happens to cater to these versions of functions. Lying in the so-called "German Castle Road", the hotel prides itself in offering a divergent range of fun activities like boat excursions along the Neckar river, and following ancient hiking trails.

However, Hotel Zum Schwanen is more than just a fun place because essentially, it is a hotel where sightseers can expect to have a relaxing time. Gladly, this is an aspect the hotel has been able to meet quite enormously with its fully equipped rooms equipped with modern facilities like satellite TV, bathroom with shower, mini-bar, direct-dial phone systems, among others. The rooms total to almost 19, variously designatedinto six single rooms, twelve double rooms, and one suite.

Getting to Hotel Zum Schwanen is essentially easy since there are plenty of train and bus services that travel along Heidelberg, which is just more than several feet away from the hotel. Additionally, Frankfurt Airport, the first means of viewing Heidelberg, is a mere 80 kilometers away.