Hi MaryJane, Thanks for your nice description of your international experiences...very funny! Our eldest son who was sent to Arkansas for an exchange year with 15 never came back. He lives in the States for 16 years now. Meanwhile he has his little family and is very happy. So, if somebody likes to get rid of it´s children - send them abroad :-)) Anyway, 2 little notes about Black Forest Cake which is orginal from my husbands area... The most important ingredience is `Kirschwasser´ (Cherry brandy) which makes the cake to what it has to be. In a good `Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte´ you have to realize this bit of alkohol! I know, if there are children...but the `Kirschwasser´ is a MUST for the adult version. And at last you´ll need dark (!) cherries because of their rich taste and soft consistence. If you ever stay in Germany - try it. Happy baking and greetings from Germany, Sabine

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