Like us
Follow us on Pinterest
HereAtGK Local Events Calendar
-
Join 1,692 other subscribers
HereAtGK.com
- 379,137 page views
Category Archives: Food
Hello Fresh – Food Delivery Service in Germany
Convenience and variety of meals is the name of the game for Hello Fresh. The company is located in several countries now, including the U.S., Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. If you just want to get a feel for what … Continue reading
Where to Buy Propane
There are two main places to buy propane in this area. Both of these locations will work for your American propane tank and cost around 20 euro to fill. NATEX Garage (Tank Exchange) Phone: 0049 (0)2451-6207-252 Mon – Thu: 0800 … Continue reading
Bisschopsmolen – Flour Mill and Bakery – Maastricht
Located close to the Vrijthof Square is this original flour mill and restaurant. Although it can be much simpler to grind wheat in a more advanced setting, this company prefers to use its centuries old water mill to grind the … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Maastricht, Other, Restaurants, Things to do
Tagged bakery, bread, flour, mill, pastries
Leave a comment
Asian Cash and Carry – Market
From our reader Mary: There is another great Asian market in Landgraaf called Asian Cash & Carry. It’s a big store that I can even take my stroller comfortably into and the parking lot is big as well. It’s pretty … Continue reading
Posted in Asian, Food
Leave a comment
Toko Lim–Asian Market
I am always just one ingredient shy of the perfect recipe. Especially when it comes to Asian food. However, on a recent trip out to Sittard, a friend showed me the place to go!Toko LimRijksweg Zuid 2A, 6131AN Sittard031 – … Continue reading
Posted in Asian, Food, Sittard
Leave a comment
Blueberries!! “Oppe Boesj” Blueberry picking
Blueberry picking in the heart of all things that grow is just as fun as you would think. They have acres and acres of blueberry bushes just waiting to give their fruit. Located at: Prinsenbaan 45 6104 BB Koningsbosch They are … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Kids, Things to do
Tagged blueberry, blueberry picking, fun, kids, picking, summertime
Leave a comment
Glutenvrije Super – Gluten Free Grocery Store
As the name implies, this grocery store specializes in allergen free products. Their website is extensive and allows you to see all of their products online. The store seems to do most of their business as an online grocery store, … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Maastricht, Sittard
Tagged allergens, allergy, gluten-free, grocery, lactose-free
Leave a comment
Obsthof Dreissen – Apple and Pear Farm Gift Shop
Obsthof Dreissen is an Apple and Pear farm located between Susterseel and Wehr. Their shop has a selection of their produce along with various items that would make great gifts. Good olive oil and vinegar Monschau mustard, jams, apple and pear … Continue reading
Ordering Items for the Schinnen Commissary
Did you know that you can order items that are not usually carried at Schinnen? This usually works best with items that are carried at other commissaries in Germany, but it never hurts to ask. Just fill out this form … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Schinnen Services- Info
Leave a comment
Markets in the Local Area- Plus Late Night Shopping!
Markets and Late Night Shopping in the Local Area TOWN MARKET DAYS LATE NIGHT SHOPPING Amstenrade Thurs morning Beek Wed morning Fri Brunssum Sat morning Thurs Elsloo Sat morning Fri Eygleshoven Sat 10.00-17.00 hrs Geleen Thurs, Sat all day Thurs … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Geilenkirchen, Heinsberg, Maastricht, Markets, NO COST, Other markts, Sittard
Leave a comment
Trinkgut
There are three Trinkgut businesses in the area, their addresses and opening times are given below. As the store name implies, this is a place to buy anything that you drink: beer, wine, liquor, water, soda, juice, they have everything. … Continue reading
Posted in Drinks/Beverages, Food, Geilenkirchen, Heinsberg
Tagged Beer, Drinks, Geilenkirchen, Heinsberg, Ubach-Palenberg, Wine
1 Comment
Amazon.de – Get your VAT back
Amazon has recently updated their policy concerning VAT refunds. The policy now states: “If you are an APO-address holder or work for the NATO troops we will be happy to refund all the VAT you were charged for your order. … Continue reading
Posted in Appliances, Clothing, Craft/Home decor, Financial Resources, Food, Furniture, Hardware, Health and Beauty, Outdoor/Camping, Pets, Shoes, Toys
13 Comments
Biohofladen-Selfkant -Organic Food Store
Located in Selfkant this health food store of sorts is a bio lovers paradise. In Germany, products marked “Bio” are organic items that have a higher standard then your average food does. Bio items may only be marked as such on … Continue reading
Mosae Forum : Maastricht
The large town of Maastricht has a mall atop the parking structure that you use to visit the architecture and history. It is called the Mosae Forum and it’s pretty awesome! Maas is plumb full of shops, but only in this mall can … Continue reading
Posted in Cities, Clothing, Craft/Home decor, Food, Maastricht
Tagged Maastricht, mall, Mosae Forum
Leave a comment
Cook & Co.
Located just a short walk from the Sittard market, this store is a jewel for anyone who loves to cook or have parties. With hundreds of fun items to either decorate your cake, display it, or more, this is your … Continue reading
T’loons (mall with carnival/party/costume store)
This mall has it all!!!! A grocery store, chocolate shop, gift shop, hema, blokker, electronics store, C&A, sports store and more. That’s just inside…. Outside is the greatest Carnival/party/costume shop ever! (see pics/click to enlarge). Andrea and I checked everything out and … Continue reading
Posted in Appliances, Clothing, Craft/Home decor, Food, Malls, Outdoor/Camping, Shoes
Tagged costumes, mall, party, supplies, supply
1 Comment
Lidl
This grocery store is very similar to Aldi. It is a smaller store than Kaufland or some of the other grocery chains, but a nice place to shop if you need to pick something up. Lidl Website
Makro
Update 31 August 2015: You can now sign up for an annual membership card for free with your NATO card. If you visit frequently, stop by customer service and ask for the membership form. It will save you from having … Continue reading
Posted in Appliances, Food, Furniture
Leave a comment
Kaufland
Built in late 2011, this store is a fun place to shop with lots of easy parking. It has a parking garage that our full sized pick up truck fits in easily. I have seen a four door F150 park … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Geilenkirchen
1 Comment
Toom Markt
This is not so much a store as it is a strip mall of sorts. One large parking lot with a car wash in the middle and a large building that is the Markt. You enter through the main doors … Continue reading
Posted in Appliances, Clothing, Food, Hardware
Leave a comment
Real
Real is your German Super Walmart. It has a wonderful selection of gluten free and lactose free items for families with special food needs. You can purchase cheap and fresh dairy, fruit, veggies, etc. There is a large selection of … Continue reading
Posted in Appliances, Clothing, Food, Furniture, Hardware, Health and Beauty, Heinsberg, Outdoor/Camping, Shoes
2 Comments
Aldi
If you are from the South East, you may have heard of this store. Aldi is a German company, which explains their unique way of running their business in the states. You can also find Aldi in the Netherlands. This … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Geilenkirchen
Leave a comment
Rewe
These are located in several places throughout the local towns. Rewe is one of several grocery store chains in the area. They are usually connected to a bakery/cafe and drink market as well. The size of these stores varies, but … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Geilenkirchen, Health and Beauty
1 Comment
Here At Gk 