• Search
  • Saved Recipes
  • About
  • Browse Recipes
  • Recipe Index

Main Navigation

  • Recipe Index
  • About
  • Saved Recipes

The Forked Spoon

Eat Healthy โ€ข Adventure Often

  • Browse Recipes
  • Breakfast
  • Salads
  • Soups
  • Sides
  • Dinners
  • Desserts
  • By Diet

Home ยป International Travel ยป Europe ยป Germany ยป moving on

moving on

Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon Jessica Randhawa
July 25, 2012


Last Updated November 19, 2018 | 10 Comments

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

0 shares
I have been home almost 3 days…
and, I haven’t stopped smiling once.
despite the stress of finding work and making money,
life is perfect,
and just as it should be at this very moment.
 
I plan on indulging in certain things I have missed these past 4 months-
tempah
all things mexican
and cuddles
 
the strangest thing about being back?
the traffic.
I learned to love driving on the little one-lane village roads while living in germany.
slow moving traffic wasn’t caused by too many cars on the road,
but instead by tractors hauling manure and bales of hay away from their fields.
manual car aside,
driving was easy.
 
speaking of driving, 
I have to say it-
german’s really know how to drive well.
we could learn a lot about driving from these masters of the autobahn.
first lesson, 
don’t drive and talk on your phone.
just don’t.
 
I also miss the bakeries, affordable wine, and public transport.
 
but mostly, I really miss the alps.
i was spoiled.
so so spoiled.
and, i knew this the entire time I was there.
after all, i’m not blind.
thankfully, i took advantage of the natural beauty that sat in my backyard,
and spent a lot of time outdoors whenever the rain decided to stop.
 
A large green field with a mountain in the background
 
i’ve never loved living in the US more than I do now.
even though a fast food restaurant and gas station is literally on every single corner,
we relish in processed food,
and  our economy is in the dumps,
i love it.
and, i am so happy to be home.
 

About Jessica

Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon

Jessica Randhawa is the head chef, photographer, and recipe developer of The Forked Spoon. Jessica fell in love with cooking while traveling through Asia and Europe, where she discovered her passion for good food and new adventures. Her recipes have been featured on Yahoo, MSN, USA Today, FeedFeed, and many more. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California.

0 shares
Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon

About Jessica Randhawa

Jessica Randhawa is the head chef, photographer, and recipe developer of The Forked Spoon. Jessica fell in love with cooking while traveling through Asia and Europe, where she discovered her passion for good food and new adventures. Her recipes have been featured on Yahoo, MSN, USA Today, FeedFeed, and many more. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California.

Comments

  1. Kristin W says

    July 29, 2012 at 6:06 pm

    Coming home to kitties is just the best ๐Ÿ™‚ I bet they missed you so much!

    Reply
  2. germanamericanabroad says

    July 29, 2012 at 3:39 am

    OMG, I love your blog so much! I love the pictures, the energy, the stories!

    All the best to your life in the US now. Awesome that you got to appreciate your life in Europe before you knew it would be over too soon!

    Cheers from the Big Apple!

    Reply
  3. James A. Buckley says

    July 26, 2012 at 4:10 pm

    So you are going to be home for how long Jessica ?
    Found you on Pinterest, enjoyed your pins..

    Reply
  4. Ikra says

    July 26, 2012 at 8:12 am

    Glad to know you are enjoying ๐Ÿ™‚ xxx

    Reply
  5. Alyx says

    July 26, 2012 at 2:09 am

    Glad that you're home and that life is going great!

    Reply
  6. Shireen says

    July 26, 2012 at 1:17 am

    Yayy!!!!! I am SOOO excited to be home…less than 2 months until I'm on USA soil. Lucky you!~!

    Reply
  7. Lindsay says

    July 25, 2012 at 11:09 pm

    Welcome home!

    Reply
  8. bailey j says

    July 25, 2012 at 10:49 pm

    so glad you are happy to be home! there really is nothing like home.. the feeling is unbeatable. & of course mexican food..there is nothing like that either aha.

    Reply
  9. Sarah and Stewart says

    July 25, 2012 at 9:39 pm

    Isn't it funny how sometimes it takes stepping away from something for a while to really appreciate it? Glad you're enjoying being home!

    Reply
  10. Krystal says

    July 25, 2012 at 8:57 pm

    That is such a beautiful picture! I'm sure you had an amazing time in Germany but it's true, there really is no place like home ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon

Iโ€™m Jessica! Aka mom, wife, chef, and travel-obsessed photographer. Welcome to The Forked Spoon. Here you can browse hundreds of incredible family-friendly recipes covering dozens of diets, courses, and cuisines.ย Learn more about me.

Reader Favorites

  • Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip Cheese Pull with a tortilla chip. The Best Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe (+ Video)
  • A close up of a bowl Chimichurri Chimichurri Recipe (How to Make Chimichurri Sauce)
  • Perfect, clear, beef bone broth in a large stockpot. Bone Broth Recipe (How to Make Bone Broth)
  • Bok Choy being cooked in a wok with a spoonful of garlic sauce 10 Minute Garlic Bok Choy Recipe
  • White bowl filled with homemade chicken soup. The Best Chicken Soup Recipe
  • Acai bowl topped with fresh fruit and granola. Acai Bowl Recipe – How to Make Your Own Acai Bowl
The Forked Spoon has been featured on Yahoo, CountryLiving, MSN, Cosmopolitan, USA Today, and Parade
  • About
  • Browse Recipes
  • Contact
  • Accessibility Statement

Copyright © 2023 ยท The Forked Spoon LLC โ€ข Disclosure