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Food is life – enjoying without regret at the Hubertus Unplugged in Balderschwang

Food is life – enjoying without regret at the Hubertus Unplugged in Balderschwang

“Come in. Into our good rooms. To eat and drink. With style and taste. Taste and enjoy: ingredients from the surrounding area. And sustainable food from the homeland. Produced with love and tradition. Served with pride and pleasure. Come in!” Kristian Knölke, chef de cuisine

Sustainable interior: creative, diverse & surprising

Sustainable interior: creative, diverse & surprising

Discover why a vacation in a sustainable hotel or in a vacation home is something very special. It is because hoteliers with a passion for the environment come up with a number of ideas to make your stay a unique experience. Sustainability can be so…

SUSTAINABLE IN THE SNOW – IT DOESN’T ALWAYS HAVE TO BE SKIING

SUSTAINABLE IN THE SNOW – IT DOESN’T ALWAYS HAVE TO BE SKIING

Winter vacation is the same as a skiing vacation? Not everyone is immediately drawn to the mountains in winter with their skis and snowboard in their baggage. For those who don’t automatically think of the perfect track in the snow, clear winter air, and majestic mountain panoramas, we have some wonderful tips here about being sustainable in the snow. Even without skis, you can experience a lot. Put on your winter coat and snowshoes and get out into a magical winter wonderland.

 

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5 destinations for your bucket list

5 destinations for your bucket list

Let us take a look at the most beautiful places on this wonderful planet. Maybe one of these destinations is already on your bucket list? Here are our 5 favorites:

Christmas traditions in Thuringia

Christmas traditions in Thuringia

In the middle of Germany at the Zeulenrodaer Meer you will find the new MANOAH vacation homes. If you are looking for peace and seclusion, then this is the place for you. In the 21 vacation rentals is room for up to eight people. The…

 

So, what exactly is cream soda?

Cream soda mixed with vanilla ice cream by a soda jerk—historical photo
A soda jerk in Texas in 1920. IMAGE: Wikimedia Commons

Th drink originated in the United States. In the 1920s, soda bars were all the rage, and soda jerks would mix drinks fresh with soda water, milk, ice cream, or egg, depending on the customer’s preference.

Today, cream soda is usually a sweet, carbonated lemonade with vanilla flavoring (though it doesn’t contain milk or cream). In the U.S., it’s often golden brown, but in Japan, there are also pink and green varieties flavored with cotton candy or melon.

In German-speaking countries, cream soda is not a standard supermarket beverage. Instead, it is often only available as an imported product in U.S./U.K. or Asian sections. (Note: Mass-produced brands like A&W (U.S.) and Barr (U.K.) typically contain artificial flavors, colors, and corn syrup.

You’ll have the smallest ecological footprint if you use cream soda syrups that you carbonate or mix with sparkling water yourself.)

 

A glass of pink lemonade, garnished with a slice of lemon; in the background, other glasses containing similar drinks

Summer Smash Lemonade with Cream Soda and Berries

The SCHWARZWALD PANORAMA in Bad Herrenalb shared its recipe for this refreshing summer drink. A sophisticated flavor with berries, cream soda, and a pinch of salt and chili to finish it off!!
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g mixed berries e.g., raspberries, blueberries, strawberries
  • 100 ml lime juice freshly squeezed (about 2–3 limes)
  • 100 ml elderflower syrup  or agave syrup for natural sweetness
  • 150 ml mineral water fresh and bubbly
  • ice cubes
  • 2 tbsp mint leaves
  • lime slices for garnish
  • splash chili or ginger syrup for a little kick (optional)
  • sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Place the berries in a small bowl and mash them into a purée. Set a few whole berries aside for garnish.
  • Pour freshly squeezed lime juice into a glass or shaker and mix it well with either elderflower or agave syrup.
  • Hand-pluck the mint leaves and add them to the lime juice along with ice cubes. Then, shake or stir the mixture vigorously.
  • Fill the three serving glasses with the berry purée first, and then top them off with the lime-mint mixture.
  • Now, carefully stir in the sparkling mineral water and cream soda.
  • Here's an optional tip from the hotel bartender: "If you like it spicy, add a splash of chili or ginger syrup. It gives the lemonade a cool kick that perfectly balances the fruity sweetness."
  • Garnish & Serve: Garnish with fresh berries, lime slices, and mint leaves. Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top for an added kick that perfectly rounds out the flavor and enhances the fruitiness.
Keyword Mocktail