Tastes like Germany

[dampscribbler]

Today I did something long overdue and finally visited Edelweiss Sausage Company in SE. We're having a few people over on Saturday for brats and beers, and I thought I would go authentic and get some actual German bratwurst. I figured they'd have some mustard, too, and I'll cook up some homemade pretzels. What I hadn't even considered was the candy. My oh my, the candy! Ritter Sport, Haribo Gummi Bears, and the holy grail for me -- Mozart Kugeln. I first had these amazing candies in Germany back in 1990, my only visit to Germany so far. I loved them and have never seen them since. But I was looking for them, and there they were, and I grabbed a "flute" with 5 in it with great delight. Maggie waswith me, so we bought a ridiculous amount of sweets, including some cookies called Pfefferneusse, which I had always thought were peppermint cookies. Turned out they're spice cookies, but as Maggie said: "Mom! Mom! These are soooo good!" She's down for her nap now, so I pulled out the Mozart Kugeln -- that was when I realized I paid over $10 for them. Turns out, though, they're still wonderful, and it was worth every penny.

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YAY

[mousey1013.livejournal.com]

Yum, European chocolate. Those Mozart Kugeln symphonies of flavor (according to the website) sound awesome. When I was in London, my roommates and I were all obsessed with the German (I think) chocolate Kinder Surprise Eggs. More for the surprise, I think, but they were still yummy.

I'm living technically within the city limits of Chicago, but un-technically in the village of Stickney. It's just north of Midway airport. The little neighborhood is very cute and there's a Starbucks within walking distance. Where did you live, and where did you work? I applied for a couple of the educational publishers out here, but no one hired me. :-(

I'm glad you're reading and posting! Good to hear from you too!

Re: YAY

[dampscribbler.livejournal.com]

I lived in Hinsdale and worked for Holt,Dryden, and Saunders. They got bought by Harcourt Brace Jovanovich and I think our office sorta disappeared. I moved out the California right after the HBJ purchase.

[tamyranev.livejournal.com]

I'm a sucker for the Ritter Sport chocolates. I like them better than most of the others, including Milka.

Christian's mom sends us a big box once or twice a year, loaded with chocolate goodies. :-)

[dampscribbler.livejournal.com]

Ritter Sport rocks! I used to get it in Canada, it's nice to know I can get it in the states if I look around.

A big goody box from the in-laws sounds great! Do you send them White Castles and Jimmy Dean Pancakes and Sausage on a Stick? :)

[caelista.livejournal.com]

No, but they'd be happy if we could send them donuts. :-)