Let me start by saying that this Chicken Doner Recipe is not the same as visiting your favorite Döner stand in Germany at 1 am looking for delicious nourishment to get you through an evening of celebrating with friends. BUT… it’s a pretty darn good recipe, and it might just satisfy your cravings for those fabulous flavors. And since it’s…
Category: Celebrating German Culture in America
German Food In Florida – German Restaurants, Bakeries and Delis
Searching for delicious German Food in Florida? Here is a list of German Restaurants, Bakeries and Delis in that Florida! 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…
German Food In Delaware- German Restaurants, Bakeries and Delis
Searching for delicious German Food in Delaware? Here is a list of German Restaurants, Bakeries and Delis in that Delaware! 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 Restaurants,…
German Straw Christmas Ornaments -To Buy or Make
German Straw Christmas ornaments have been used in Germany and Scandinavia for years. They are fairly easy and inexpensive to make, and since most people had some access to straw, they became quite common. But it’s more than that. Straw is closely tied to the symbolism of the Christ Child being born into a bed of straw. The legend of…
German American Day- A Celebration of German Contributions to America
October 6th is German American Day in the United States. But what is German American Day? Why do we celebrate it? What is the history of this celebration? And what is the significance of October 6th? German American day has officially been part of the National Calendar since 1987, when Ronald Reagan signed Proclamation 5719 declaring October 6th to officially…
The Gingerbread for Liberty Book- The Story of a German American Hero during the Revolution
Gingerbread for Liberty!: How a German Baker Helped Win the American Revolution Gingerbread for Liberty book a beautifully illustrated children’s book by Mara Rockliff is based on the true story of Christopher Ludwich, a German Baker who arrived in America as a young man. Ludwich was known for his delicious Gingerbread, and his motto “no one goes hungry if I…
German School Cones- Schultüte for the First Day of School
The Schultüte, filled German School cones, tradition goes back to the early 1800s in Germany. Leaving the childhood comforts of Kindergarten, and moving on to “real school” can be a tough transition. So, on their first day of school when entering the first grade, children traditionally receive a cone shaped bag, sometimes called a “Zuckertüte” (sugar bag), filled with…
The Freistadt Alte Kameraden- A “Glorious” Display of Generosity
Proving their amazing generosity once again… the Freistadt Alte Kameraden Band raised $2400 for charity in one weekend of GermanFest… that’s $1000 more than last year! And it all goes to kids who need it. I’m proud to know these guys! Permission for all photos from Dale Blank The Freistadt Alte Kameraden and “Gloria” The Freistadt Alte Kameraden Band…
Is Wienerschnitzel German Chicken Fried Steak? Read the “Texas Wienerschnitzel Incident” and Decide for Yourself!
I love origin stories, especially when German culture mixes with American, and you get a whole new legend! So the question came up, “Is Wienerschnitzel just German Chicken Fried Steak?” They are relatively similar, but what is the story behind it? And then, I came across this tale… the Legend of the Texas Wienerschnitzel Incident. Now, I KNOW! Wienerschnitzel is…