Spargel
Germany’s white asparagus is grown entirely covered in soil that protects the slender stalks from sunlight and prevents them from turning green Asparagus is harvested using a special knife. Typically, the spears are cut off slightly below the earth’s surface to avoid damaging underground roots. In Germany, the asparagus season begins early to mid-April and ends June 24. Photos by Shutterstock.com.

…but hurry: Germany’s “Spargelzeit” ends June 24Read More

Opernhaus Nachtstimmung
The Stuttgart Opera’s history dates back to 1912 when the “Königliches Hoftheater,” or Royal Court Theater, opened its doors to the public as a “double-theater,” with a “Grosse Haus” (opera) and “Kleine Haus” (theater). Today, the theater has three distinct sections: the opera, the theater and the Stuttgart Ballet and is considered one of Europe’s largest theater houses. Photo by A.T. Schaefer.

Stuttgart’s State Theater was built in 1912 and is considered one of Europe’s largest theater houses.Read More