This German Blueberry Cheesecake contains a KILO of blueberries! And as you know, the best part about German cakes with fruit, besides that they are delicious, is that since they contain FRUIT, you can imagine that they are healthy to eat. Therefore, you may have another slice without feeling one bit of guilt. Ok, sure, this is a German blueberry…
Author: karenanne
German Clubs in North America- Find a German club Near You!
There is an old joke: “If you get three Germans in a room, and they will come out with five Clubs.” Seriously, Germans love to gather, which means one of the best ways to connect with other Germans is to join German Clubs. But you ask yourself, “How do I find a German Club near me?” I went looking and…
Brown Signs on the Autobahn- Notable sights in Germany
I’m the kind of person who loves roadside attractions. If a sign says “Biggest Ball of Yarn” or “Caves of Wonder,” I’m telling the driver to PULL OVER! So you can imagine my delight (and my family’s frustration) when I discovered the Brown Signs on the Autobahn pointing out German Tourist attractions! Everywhere are signs pointing out Sehenswürdigkeiten (things worthy…
German Shop 24 Product Reviews- German Shopping Online
Recently Germanshop24 approached me, and asked if I would like to do regular reviews of some of their products. Since I do much of my German Shopping online… and already order many of my favorite items from them… I am MORE than happy to share German Shop 24 Product Reviews. GermanShop24 carries HUNDREDS of items… from food to cleaning…
My Favorite German Cookbooks in GERMAN
My cookbook shelf is bi-lingual, and I reach for specific cookbooks for different recipes (or when I’m doing research). In the past I’ve shared my favorite German Cookbooks in English… and now it’s time to share my favorite Cookbooks in German. I realize that not everyone visiting my website speaks or reads German. (Honestly, a cookbook is a great resource…
German Baumkuchen- How it’s made and where to Buy One
Baumkuchen? Tree Cake? That can’t be right! What is German Baumkuchen? This special cake didn’t get its name from the ingredients; the name came from the resemblance to the rings in a tree when you cut into it. And once you bite into this soft and flavorful cake, you will understand why everyone who tries it loves this “König der…
“View Master: The Biography of William B Gruber” Immigrant Success Story
View Master William B Gruber arrived in the United States with $150 in his pocket. In the book, “View Master, The Biography of William B Gruber”, his daughter Gretchen J Gruber lovingly shares the story of an immigrant who lived through difficult times in Germany, and then used his training, imagination, work ethic, and love of the outdoors to make himself…
Authentic and EASY German Potato Pancakes Recipe- Kartoffelpuffer
According to my daughters, Potato Pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer) are the BOMB. How can you go wrong with fried potatoes? And, since I use my mother’s recipe, these are lick your plate, just amazing. Keep this Authentic German Potato Pancakes recipe in your comfort food file, and make them whenever you need to serve something that makes the whole family smile. My…