In the stories of this book, printed in easily readable font, Willi Fährmann brings to life the time 100 years ago. He vividly recounts how grandmothers' resourcefulness made their own lives and those of others more pleasant—whether it was through an ice bridge over the wintery Rhine or clever cooking tricks to create a meal for many with just a few ingredients. It's a unique journey into a time when life was more frugal, yet all the more down-to-earth and less hectic.