German Girl in America- Eating Salami in a Peanut Butter World

Book and Movie Reviews

“View Master: The Biography of William B Gruber” Immigrant Success Story

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Oktoberfest

All About Oktoberfest-Oktoberfest History,Traditions, Food & More

When summer draws to an end, it’s time to think about Fall Festivals in Germany. And the BIGGEST Fall Festival is, Oktoberfest. People from all over the world descend on Munich to celebrate this crazy fun event! And… these days, Oktoberfest celebrations are popping up all over the world. Rather than have people searching for […]

German Holidays and Festivals

German Oktoberfest Words To Help You Enjoy the Fest

German Beer and Wine

What is Oktoberfest Bier? And what makes it Special?

Festivals

Oktoberfest in Germany! A Wedding Celebration, and lots of Beer

Oktoberfest

Top Oktoberfest Songs You WILL Hear at German Festivals

Festivals

Oktoberfest Party Ideas- Plan An Oktoberfest Party!

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Travel to Germany

Travel to Germany

The Speicherstadt Hamburg- More than just Warehouses…

How did a warehouse district manage to get UNESCO Status? Well, the Speicherstadt Hamburg is incredibly photogenic… rows of neo-Gothic brick warehouses tower over the water connected by bridges (fun fact, Hamburg has more bridges than Venice). But it’s more than just looks. Think of the Speicherstadt Hamburg as a city within a city. An […]

Travel to Germany

Our Visit to Ruedesheim Germany- A Day isn’t Enough

Travel to Germany

Things to see in Munich Germany – Just a Few of my Favorite Places

German Christmas Traditions

A Visit to Seiffen Germany- Germany’s Spielzeugdorf

Travel to Germany

What to See in Quedlinburg- A Step Back in Time

Travel to Germany

Visit Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany- Plan Ahead for your Visit

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KUCHEN!

German Foods and Recipes

How to make a German Plum Cake Zwetschgenkuchen (with Streusel!)

September 18, 2014

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Seems like whenever you are invited to coffee in a German household in Summertime, you will find a German Plum Cake on the table. Such a wonderful summertime dessert… a bit tart, a bit sweet, delicious to eat… nice enough for a Sunday Coffee… but easy enough for every day. It’s even Yummy for Breakfast… […]

German Recipes

Easy German Marble Cake Recipe- Marmorkuchen Recipe

November 9, 2014

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German Foods and Recipes

My Oma’s German Lemon Cake Recipe

May 22, 2015

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German Foods and Recipes

Easy and Delicious German Sour Cherry Cake Recipe

September 11, 2017

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Celebrating German Culture in America

Recipe for Apple Streusel Cake -A German Style Cake in an American Pan

July 6, 2018

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Beer Wine and Drinks!

Traditional German Glühwein Recipe- German Mulled Wine For a Cold Evening

September 23, 2014

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This German Gluhwein Recipe-Warms Your Toes and Your Tummy I love to make up this Traditional German Gluhwein Recipe during the Holiday season rather then going to Costa Coffee or Starbucks for a cup of coffee. It smells good… it tastes good…. it SCREAMS Christmas in my ear…(oh wait… that’s the Kids…) (actually, a Gluhwein for mommy might […]

What is Bavarian Beer? A Beginners Guide to Bavarian Beer Styles

May 31, 2017

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German Drink Recipes For German Mixed Drinks- Order like a Local!

January 19, 2018

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Rüdesheim Coffee Recipe – Make Rüdesheimer Kaffee at HOME

October 29, 2019

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FOOD

German Foods and Recipes

Orange Liqueur Cake Recipe- Orangenlikör Kuchen

September 29, 2022

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I’m a big fan of all things citrus. In the past I’ve shared my Oma’s Lemon Cake (Zitronenkuchen), and a Citrus based White Glühwein recipe perfect for warming the toes AND providing a full daily allowance of Viamin C. And for those of you, like me, who just love the refreshing tang of citrus, I’m […]

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German Foods and Recipes

Easy German Recipes- Website Recipe Index

September 16, 2022

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German Foods and Recipes

Creamy German Cucumber Salad- A Tasty Side Dish or Salad

September 1, 2022

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German Foods and Recipes

Wiener Schnitzel Recipe- An Austrian AND German Favorite

August 10, 2022

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German Foods and Recipes

The Potato in Germany- From Erd-Apfel to Kartoffel

August 8, 2022

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German Foods and Recipes

German Hot Dogs- The History of an Iconic “All American” Food

July 20, 2022

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German School- From Kindergarten to University

Celebrating German Culture in America

German Language Schools in America For Kids and Teens

When I was a child, I went to German School every Saturday for 3 hours here in the US. While it was sometimes torture (who wants to go to school on Saturday!?!), in the end it was well worth the effort, and I really appreciate the extra miles my mother put on the car to […]

German School Days

Is Kindergarten German? Learn all about Kindergarten History!

German School Days

How to Apply to German Universities- Resources and Tips for a Successful Application

Celebrating German Culture in America

German School Cones- Schultüte for the First Day of School

German Products I Love

Shopping for German School Supplies- It’s Much Different than California

German School Days

Saturday means Deutsche Schule (German School)

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Traditional German Clothing

Traditional German Clothing

Traditional German Dirndl- History & Where to Buy a Dirndl

August 23, 2022

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Recently I posted an image of Rare Dirndl’s beautiful “Empress Dirndl”. The bodice of this chic and sophisticated looking Dirndl covered more than the average Dirndl and required no blouse. The reactions were mixed and rather vocal…with many stating” that’s NOT a Dirndl”! Why not? “A TRADTIONAL German Dirndl needs to be low cut with […]

Traditional German Clothing

Where to buy Lederhosen- Authentic Lederhosen for Men and Women

August 12, 2022

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Traditional German Clothing

Traditional German Lederhosen -History and Where to Buy

June 24, 2022

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Dirndls from Rare Dirndl – Tradition with Modern Flair

July 16, 2021

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German Products I Love

Cute Animal House Slippers from Germany

March 4, 2021

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GERMAN PRODUCTS

German Products I Love

German Slippers July 4th Sale! Up to 25% off Sandals & Slippers

July 1, 2021

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Happy July 4th! To celebrate, German Slippers is offering up to 25% off all Slippers and Sandals. Whether it’s hot or cold where you are, you’ll find the perfect slipper or sandal at GermanSlippers.com . They stylish and comfortable sandals incredibly “in” right now. Wear them with shorts, or even a dirndl! And the breathable […]

German Foods and Recipes

Ostalgie or Ostalgia for East German Products

April 27, 2021

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German Products I Love

Cute Animal House Slippers from Germany

March 4, 2021

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German Collectibles

Glanzbilder – Scrap Pictures to Collect, Trade and Decorate

January 29, 2021

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German Christmas Traditions

Traditions from Germany- Traditional German Christmas Decorations

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German Games and Toys

Games and Toys

Steiff Stuffed Animals – Toys to Love for a Lifetime

Like so many German kids, I was lucky enough to have a few stuffed Steiff Stuffed Animals & Plush toys. A small Dog with a blue collar and a bell, an Owl, and a Goldfish. One very memorable Christmas, I found a Steiff Bear sitting in the branches of our Christmas Tree. The Owl is […]