On Sunday, B and I went to our first Christmas market of the season. A Christmas market before Thanksgiving? I know, I know, I'm definitely not one to jump the gun with holidays but this market is only held on this particular weekend and it also happens to be at one of my favorite restaurants, so I didn't want to miss it. The market is held at a place called the Kuhstallcafe, which literally means cow stall cafe. This will be the first of many Christmas market trips.
This is a secret spot I like go to because it is pretty much at a barn in the middle of nowhere, but they have a restaurant that is open from 1-4 only on Sundays. They spend all week making fresh, handmade cakes, cheese, and ice cream. They also serve milkshakes and small food items. And the twist is that inside of the restaurant there is a glass window where you can actually see the cows in the stall.
Thinking back to American culture, I highly doubt that this place would be popular in the States. The smell of a cow stall while you are eating and actually seeing cows might turn a lot of Americans off. But, I think it's pretty cool and getting to see the cows that are making your food and how they are being treated is the best way to be sure you are enjoying the best dairy. Kids seem to really love this place too. And where else can you get fresh cheese with little radish mice? So cute!
The market wasn't huge but it did have their big lighted Christmas tree and stalls with handmade goods. B and I shared a glass of gluhwein and bought some natural honey products like, honey, soap, and mead :) We didn't stay long because it was so cold.
I've gone to this cafe several times and I always love to go back with someone new. The best part about the Kuhstallcafe is after you are done eating you can wander the premises and see the cows and if you go to the very back you can see the babies and actually pet them.
For more info on the Kuhstallcafe, you can check out there Facebook page. Do you think you'd go to the cafe?
I wanted to also share a link for an article I wrote for the The Gratitude Travel Writing Contest from We Said Go Travel. It's a new take on my trip to "The Bone Church" in Czech Republic. How can I be grateful about seeing "The Bone Church?" Find out by clicking the link below and let me know your thoughts!
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I'd definitely go! Love places like this! The food looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteI would go! I absolutely love cows, and don't think it would bother me if they were there too. It sounds really nice, and those radish mice are a nice touch!
ReplyDeleteAaa- Christmas markets ... not a lot of that around here - but I can enjoy your pictures and descriptions instead the:-) It looks very nice:-)
ReplyDeleteI love a Christmas market! That cake looks scrumptious and the radish mice with the cheese is too cute :)
ReplyDeleteMan those cheese... I am drooling :P~
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Radish mice - so cute! I would totally visit the cafe and have a fresh cheese.
ReplyDeleteI would definitely go to the cafe and the market and really enjoy it. The Bone Church I would go to see also. I enjoyed your report. I went to Bodies: The Exhibition when it was in Cincinnati and found it fascinating but erie. The Bone Church isn't quite the same but it is odd to think of our bodies existing without us.
ReplyDeleteI would love to go! I'm going to my first Christmas market this year and can't wait!
ReplyDeleteAwesome. Which one are you going to?
Delete'Sounds like a wonderful place! Thank you for sharing at Tuesdays with a Twist! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
ReplyDeleteThis is definitely my kind of market -- what a great story; loved the photos.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much guys!
DeleteI would love to go to this. We just got back from traveling in Germany and I miss all the sweets....Christine
ReplyDeleteThat cake. Cow or no cow. the cake!
ReplyDeleteYea, it's pretty amazing ;)
DeleteOh, what fun! The only Christmas market I've been to this year was the Southbank market in London.
ReplyDeleteI love Christmas markets in cold countries ... someone else was telling me about the German Christmas markets and how great they were, and your pics confirm this. Thanks for sharing:) By the way I found your blog at Travel Photo Thursday :)
ReplyDeleteI think alot of people in the states these days would love that cafe, I would. It sounds amazing with homemade real food products, what a delight. Thanks for sharing on Tuesdays With a Twist.
ReplyDeleteThe desserts look heavenly. I'd definitely stop to check it out.
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat place! I'd love to go here!
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I really wanted to stop by Germany on our way from Asia to Texas so that I could visit some Christmas markets. Alas, we are just going straight with no stops. I think I'd like the Cow Stall Café with that great looking food and being able to visit the cows. However, I think I may also have an issue with the aroma.
ReplyDeleteThe food looks so fresh and delicious, and the cows are sooooo cute, but I think the smell would gag me. I'd definitely need time to get used to it!
ReplyDeleteOh man, I miss Deutschland so much :)
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