A little discussion about food...

wienerschnitzel mit pommes frites

Okay, I have to say... did NO ONE have a question about the name of my blog???  Be honest, who googled it?  (Stacey, you don't count...hehe)  Should it remain a question?  Nah.

In my opinion the best thing the French ever did was invent the "French Fry".  Which, according to Wikipedia, the French actually had very little to do with the French Fry...a disappointing fact.  The "french" in french fry actually refers to the julienning or "frenching" of the vegetable.  Who knew?  The frying is English - CHIPS!  We just wanted our "chips" a bit thinner it seems.

Why do I discuss the french fry with you on this lovely day?  Well, because I have been a lover of the French Fry for about as long as I can remember.  In fact, there have been times in my life that I may have survived for days solely on this culinary masterpiece.  (Really bad choice for the ass size, I must add...)  And I thought I would NEVER utter these words:  "I don't care if I never see another french fry as long as I live!"

Here in Germany, they like their fries.  Pommes Frites.  Mit Pommes Frites Bitte.  "With French Fries PLEASE!"  Oh, sure...initially I thought I had died and gone to French Fry HEAVEN! (yes, there IS such a place).  Then, after having about 12 meals in a row with a MOUND of beautifully crafted, golden brown, crispy delights....my tummy went into full revolt.  While my mind was still saying YES, YES, YES...!  (Well, who knows what my mind was actually saying - that is another blog all together...haha.)

Overall, I LOVE German food.  They really know how to cook pork, and veal - two of my all time favorites!  They don't do much chicken, sorta miss a nice grilled chicken salad.


More to follow about food in Germany soon! (and more photos soon!)

Adventures Abroad, disclosures, and other stuff

I intended to begin writing a blog immediately upon arrival in Germany, however, I must have been delusional thinking that I would have idle time to ponder the finer things in life.  My feet hit the airport in Stuttgart, Germany on April 27th (my 15 year Anniversary) and have not stopped since.
My goals for blogging all this are... a) I would like to share the trials and tribulations, as well as other fun and funny things associated with moving abroad, b) keep family and friends updated in ONE spot, and c) keep a journal of our experiences and photos for us to look at later.  It is day 23 in Germany (Sindelfingen Marriott) and I am JUST now finding a moment to discover just what in the H-E-Double Hockey Sticks "blogging" is and how to accomplish it.  So hang with me while I work out the "kinks".


Bear in mind that I have NEVER written anything (unless I was being forced to do so at gunpoint) so grammar, spelling, and all things deemed "important" for writing will not be joining us on this ride.  I will merely write from the heart and, hopefully, will not be punished for my imperfections along the way.  (if you feel the need to correct me, do so privately...as most of you know...I have a delicate ego..he-he).


So...where to begin.  At the beginning?  It's a very, very good place to start....(sorry, a little tribute to The Sound of Music).


THE MOVE


The move from Coronado was (cliche') bittersweet.  While we were so happy to have been given to opportunity to live in Germany for two years, we had been in Coronado for nearly 6 years and had developed lasting friendships and a home there.  But, as you all know...in the Navy...don't get too comfortable because that is when you move.  Our last few weeks in Coronado were especially nice, albeit, extremely hectic!  We had dinners or breakfasts with friends and a wonderful cast-off bonfire on the beach behind the NASNI Navy Lodge with most of our closest friends.  We will miss you all dearly!


It took a full week for pack-out, by FAR the craziest one ever.  They want you to 'compartmentalize' your belongings into three "piles" - - one for long-term storage (the stuff you may never see again, and frankly, probably do NOT need anyway), one for unaccompanied baggage - which everyone calls "express" shipment (which has NOTHING to do with anything remotely resembling "express," it generally arrives 1-2 weeks prior to the last, or "regular" shipment), and one for the rest of your CRAP that you really don't need either.  I can safely say this now having spent 23 days in a hotel with literally a computer and three sets of clothes. (I NEVER have the right shoes!)


ARRIVAL


Our sponsor family, The Irwin's, could not have been nicer!  Thank you to the Irwin's for making our transition smooth and enjoyable!  Chris, Jenn - YOU ROCK!  Thanks to them we have a wonderful home to move into, a car (which I have lovingly named The Green Hornet), and I have a recharged desire to get in great shape (thanks to Jenn - who is THE queen of Cross Fit and an every day inspiration for looking great and feeling great!)  I am going to miss you!


The Sindelfingen Marriott is going to be our 'home' for only about 12 more days, then the real fun begins!  I will post photos and info on our wanderings once those start - hopefully this weekend!


Tune in tomorrow as we discuss FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD!


TTFN!