When the Wall separating East Germany from West Germany fell, many of the icons produced by the East vanished. There is one BIG exception. The Sandmännchen. What is the Sandmaennchen? And how did he continue to thrive despite his East German origins? This little figure with a long goatee and pointed cap captured the hearts of German children with his…
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Muller Fasching Verein Nordamerika- Bringing Tyrol to Milwaukee
It turns out the best time to see witches in Milwaukee is NOT at Halloween, it’s between January 6th and Ash Wednesday, during Fasching/Karneval Season. But the witches play a supporting role in this performance, which goes back 500 years to the Alps of Austria. The 70-member-strong Müller Fasching Verein of Nordamerika carries on the Tyrolean tradition of chasing the…
A German Kitchen Witch Brings Good Luck to Your Kitchen!
When I was growing up, my mother always had a flying Kitchen Witch hanging in the kitchen window. And naturally, as an adult with my own kitchen, I have one too. Now, the legend says that a German Kitchen Witch will protect your food as you cook it. No more pots boiling over, no more burnt cakes, just delicious foods that…
What is a Bollenhut? The Iconic Black Forest Hat
One of the most iconic images of Germany’s Black Forest is a fresh faced woman wearing a hat covered with red Pom Poms, a Bollenhut; but what is a Bollenhut? This stiff straw hat covered in wool Pom Poms is an integral part of the area’s Tracht. But it’s not as common as advertising and media would have us think.…
German Food In Canada -German Restaurants, Bakeries and Delis
Searching for delicious German Food in Canada? Here is a list of German Restaurants, Bakeries and Delis in that Canada! All of these places were shared by readers! If one is missing, or you know it no longer exists, please let me know… [email protected] (It’s a good idea to call ahead before heading to any of these places) British…
GERMAN FOOD IN WYOMING- GERMAN RESTAURANTS, BAKERIES AND DELIS
Searching for delicious German Food in Wyoming? Here is a list of German Restaurants, Bakeries and Delis in that Wyoming! All of these places were shared by readers! If one is missing, or you know it no longer exists, please let me know… [email protected] (It’s a good idea to call ahead before heading to any of these places) Cody…
German Food In Wisconsin -German Restaurants, Bakeries and Delis
Searching for delicious German Food in Wisconsin? Here is a list of German Restaurants, Bakeries and Delis in that Wisconsin! All of these places were shared by readers! If one is missing, or you know it no longer exists, please let me know… [email protected] (It’s a good idea to call ahead before heading to any of these places) …
German Food In West Virginia -German Restaurants, Bakeries and Delis
Searching for delicious German Food in West Virginia? Here is a list of German Restaurants, Bakeries and Delis in that West Virginia! All of these places were shared by readers! If one is missing, or you know it no longer exists, please let me know… [email protected] (It’s a good idea to call ahead before heading to any of these places)…
German Food In Washington DC -German Restaurants, Bakeries and Delis
Searching for delicious German Food in Washington DC? Here is a list of German Restaurants, Bakeries and Delis in that Washington DC! All of these places were shared by readers! If one is missing, or you know it no longer exists, please let me know… [email protected] (It’s a good idea to call ahead before heading to any of these places)…
German Food In Washington -German Restaurants, Bakeries and Delis
Searching for delicious German Food in Washington? Here is a list of German Restaurants, Bakeries and Delis in that Washington! All of these places were shared by readers! If one is missing, or you know it no longer exists, please let me know… [email protected] (It’s a good idea to call ahead before heading to any of these places) Burien…