Let's cook- baked lemon fish!

This recipe is a simple one, a real simple one.

 

But a good one! 

We are trying our best to have fish once a week, just to mix it up and for a healthier meal (especially since on our outings we eat everything under the sun that's junky but oh so good, in case you haven't noticed).
 

Growing up, my mom and Gigi and Granny, my grandmothers, taught me lots in the cooking department! I have many DELICIOUS recipes from those three that will most definitely show up here. But since moving to Germany, I have had to start this cooking adventure on my own, scary! I have explored new recipes and what exactly I can put together with what is sold in the grocery stores here, quite different than in the states!
 

I have tried many different recipes in the past few weeks, some turned out great and some were flops, of course. But baked fish is one we have had a few times now and just love it! 

 Many of you, probably loads of you, have all sorts of great ways for cooking fish and are pros at it. Me? Not so much. So I am hoping this will be helpful to some of you out there who are like me! After asking around and researching I found out this way works best for us and is such a yummy meal! Enjoy!

  

 This recipe serves two! One night I served with noodles and salad, another night brown rice (healthier choice) and broccoli! Also experiment with seasonings. Basil and parsley is what I had on hand and it was great, but try whatever you have hidden away! 

Super simple but hopefully this is useful to some!

Sunday Funday

Sunday we had a day date and really explored all around Nuremberg. It was so fun!

I continue to enjoy this city and become more and more grateful this is where God has placed us.

Every day we miss our friends and family and "home" but every day we are reminded of what a wonderful city we live in and of the amazing people God has placed in our lives here, both making our transition much easier.

So now some looks into our Sunday funday and the place that we currently call home!

Thanks to some friends here, we explored the city on bikes. And let me say that is the way to do it! You can get around a lot faster than walking but still soak in all the beauty around you.

 

We first rode to the area of the Former Nazi Party Rally Grounds. There were 12 spots you could go to and it made such an impact. It was a reminder of the devestation then and the many precious lives that were lost. By touring these areas we were able to see the amount of following Hitler and his party had and stand in the places where they gathered many times. The green field above is now used as a park for many events in Nuremberg. The picture below that is what the same view looked like many years ago during a rally.

 

 

A couple other stops. The Colosseum, inside and outside view, which was never finished. And the Zeppelinfeld.

As we rode around we were able to see so many beautiful sites (I know, I know I said it always rains here and i thought it did...i was wrong. Nothing but sunshine here this week!)

To end our day date we went to the Altstadt Fest downtown. There were so many tents to shop at, a stage of performances and lots and lots of food (Can you tell we really love like food?)

 

A Nuremberger! Our personal favorite. 

 

And the biggest pretzels (crazy right?!)

Downtown, you never disappoint.

 At the end of the day we picked up our car and it was a great drive home. I just loved it! That is my kind of couple right there.

Happy Friday, everyone!

 

Happenings in Nuremberg

Let's play a little catch up!

 

We moved into our new apartment last week, the one we will be in for the rest of our time here...wahoo! We have been without wifi for a week now, we were suppose to get it set up yesterday but somehow we did not here the doorbell. I was a little frustrated, just ask Rob:) But he helped me realize that it was not a big deal AT ALL. And he is so right. It has actually been very nice to be "unplugged". We are not perfect though, we have definitely made starbucks runs to be wifi bums. Me more so than Rob, I have to do something while he is at practice, right?! But it has been nice to just be with one another without looking at our phones every hour. Very nice. Hopefully this will help us once we do have wifi again to be more conservative with it. It is a great thing but boy it can become addicting. It is all about moderation. Which I am still learning.

 

So anyways enough of that rant, let's move onto some pictures! Here is what has been happening the past few weeks here in Nuremberg!

 

 

-The view from our previous apartment! It was beautiful. There are so many trees here!

- Robert and I before one of his pre-season games. The season starts next Friday!!

 

 

-My first few days here there was the Nuremberg Volksfest, it was a blast! We ate lots of food...fried mushrooms, ice cream, french fries...that is what fairs are for right??

- We also rode rides! Only two. They both were WAY fun. But they spun you all around, upside down and every other way you can think of. After each ride we thought we were going to blow chunks. Nice huh? So we decided to quit while we were ahead.

 

- We both love a good fair. Pretty lights, food, rides, rain always equals a good time.

-Now let's talk about this weather! Robert's winter wear in our apartment?? A big sweater and boots? Craziness I tell ya. I was getting a little tired of that Texas heat though...

This is Robert...tall Robert. He is trying to get out of the car. This happens ALOT. It gives me a good laugh every time:)

- On our date night! We ate at a restaurant called Vapianos and it was wonderful. Handmade pasta, fabulous pizza and they make it all in front of you. So good! I believe it is a chain in Europe, I say it is a must try if you are this way!

- After dinner we walked around downtown for a bit. We sat on some benches, ate ice cream and popcorn (yes more food), enjoyed the scenery and some wonderful music. It was great. I had a pretty wonderful date too so that made it even better;)

- Yes, that says 55. That is the normal around here right now, always in the 50's. Which honestly is great for me. Ask me how I feel in December when it is in the teens or below everyday...yikes.
 - Not only is it cool but it is always raining, I mean always. This picture is in downtown and rain is pouring. Two of my favorites right now.

- I got to decorate our apartment a little! I was fooled on the pillow situation. They charge you for the cover and the pillow inside?! whoops. But the apartment sure does look cute!
- The team was able to get me on the list so I can workout at a local gym here and I am SO grateful! Here is my view most days...makes working out much better!

Welp, that is it for now! Oh! I actually have been cooking...so some recipes coming your way soon! Have a wonderful weekend!