Well, I think it’s all perfectly wunderbar. Before me on the yellow gingham tablecloth, I can see a foot-high glass of cold lager, and nestling beneath it a succulent plate of sausage and Kartoffel — ...

Gingham has been around since the 17th century when it was first imported to Europe from Southeast Asia. The stripe-like pattern is a classic emblematic of French Country interiors and a staple in ...