It is with immense sadness that we inform you of the passing of our mother and Oma, Yvonne Christ.
Yvonne meant so much to so many — not just as our mother and Oma, but as the Oma to countless others whose lives she touched, including her cherished Facebook and The Oma Way community. She had a unique ability to bring people together, sharing her culture, traditions, and roots with warmth, joy, and pride. Her love of life, boundless energy, and passion for celebrating her heritage inspired and connected so many of you, and we are grateful for the community she built.
To honor Yvonne’s legacy, her blog will remain live indefinitely, allowing continued access to all of her amazing recipes and the traditions she loved sharing with the world. Additionally, we are planning a special project to further preserve and share her many talents. While this is still in the early stages of planning, we look forward to keeping you updated as it develops.
If you would like to contribute to honoring Yvonne’s memory, we encourage donations to Blue Ridge Hospice, who were an integral part of her care team in the final months of her battle with cancer.
Thank you for being part of the community she held so dear and for helping us celebrate her life and legacy.
About The Oma Way
Welcome to my website that features authentic German recipes for homemade meals. You will find recipes as well as information and tips on how to manage German living in America.
Taught by my ancestors, I learned multifaceted life skills within and beyond the home. I have a deep sense of identity rooted in the heritage and culture of my childhood home and upbringing in Germany, which I implemented into this blog.
Through my efforts of building an active community on social media and my website, it is my goal to strengthen German American relations and friendship. My work influences people by teaching the basics of homemade meals and introducing German culture and tradition to everyone interested.
I, a German grandmother called Oma by my grandchildren, came to the United States in 1989. I have four children and six grandchildren. Before becoming a full-time stay-at-home mom, I was a teacher.
When I am not busy cooking and baking, I enjoy photography, knitting, crocheting, decorating, gardening and reading.
Authentic German Recipes
I want to share traditional, authentic German recipes to use in home cooking. My homemaking skills and experiences include preparation of balanced, healthy food of German Recipes. Furthermore, I provide basic Baking Recipes and tips on how to decorate cakes. You find simple Gardening Tips, Continental Knitting, Arts and Crafts, and Traditional Classic Kids Activities with games and books. I want to reach out to the largest immigrant group of German-Americans as well as anyone interested in the wide range the German culture has to offer. German food is more than sauerkraut and schnitzel and German living more than Oktoberfest and lederhosen.
Yours, Oma (German Grandmother)
