I don’t know if German cooking uses more breadcrumbs than other cuisines, but it seems like we were always using a German Hand Grinder to make them. For Schnitzel, Kotlett, Frikadellen, and of course, toasted in butter for a yummy cauliflower topping. In our home, no bread was ever thrown away. Mom would put stale bread in a metal pan…
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Kathe Kruse Dolls- Over 100 years of Special Dolls
When my daughter was born, my aunt sent her a soft little doll that we named Maya. This sweet faced dolly is colorful, and perfect for cuddling. Käthe Kruse dolls weren’t familiar to me at the time, but now (two more kids and two more dolls later) I know what wonderful toys they make, and how long they last.…
Cherry Streusel Muffins- A German Classic as a Muffin!
Cherry Streusel Muffins are my way of adapting a German Recipe to America. Kaffee Klatsch and Kirsch Streusel Kuchen are a traditional German combination. A slice of Cherry Streusel cake, a cup of coffee and friends. What could be nicer for an afternoon treat? Sadly, most of my American friends don’t drop in for a piece of cake. (We need…
German Life Magazine Subscription- Travel, Culture, Recipes and Heritage
[no_toc] German Life I’ve had a German Life Magazine Subscription for the past 7 or 8 years. German Life Magazine, for those of you who haven’t been lucky enough yet to discover it, is a magazine for anyone who loves Germany or has a German speaking heritage (The magazine is not just Germany, the magazine also covers Austria and Switzerland).…
Der StruwwelPeter – How German Parents Kept Kids in Line
German Stories and Fairy Tales for kids were NOT all sweetness and light. Many stories, especially those from the pre-1950s, were cautionary tales designed to impart lessons or give warnings. Aschenputtel’s (Cinderella’s) sisters get their feet cut off, and Max and Moritz get eaten by ducks. And then there was Stuwwelpeter (and Struwwelliese). It’s truly a wonder that any of…
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 still with me today, it…
Dr. Oetker School Cookbook (Schulkochbuch) My Kitchen Lifeline!
My copy of the Dr.Oetker School Cookbook (Schulkochbuch) is a bit worn out and falling apart. There are stains on many of the pages and drips have glued some pages together. You could honestly say that this book has been used! I got this book when I moved away from home many, many (many) years ago. Mom was such a…
Erfrischungsstäbchen – Refreshing Citrus Filled Chocolates
One of my favorite candy treats is Erfrischungsstäbchen, Orange Lemon Filled Chocolates. They aren’t as well known as many German Chocolates, but I always made it a point to bring home a few boxes when I went to Germany. Luckily, the world keeps getting smaller, and now Erfrischungsstaebchen are available in America! ErfrischungsstäbchenGermanShop24 For those of you who’ve never…
German Shield Charms – Collect Memories on a Bracelet
Some people collect spoons, others collect patches or postcards, and others collect beer steins. I don’t know when it began, but somewhere in my childhood, I started collecting German Shield Charms for a charm bracelet. These special little charms are all painted with a place name and then enameled. I fasten mine onto a silver bracelet that I enjoy wearing,…