Today was our annual Markel family Oktoberfest. It was very similar to the celebration we had last year, with an afternoon snack of cheddar and beer fondue with homemade pretzels, pickles, and brats for dipping, an assortment of drinks, and, for dinner, brats, sauerkraut, and homemade German potato salad. The crowning glory of the day was, however, the Black Forest cherry torte I made for dessert!

Prost!