German Candy

What is German Marzipan? All about this Sweet Treat

October 21, 2020

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Every Christmas my sister and I would find a Bunter Teller loaded with treats in addition to our gifts. There was never a name tag… we just knew that mine had a bar of Nougat, and hers always had a bar of German Marzipan. Also on the holiday table, Marzipan Kartoffel (Marzipan Potatoes). And m  […]

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Ostalgie or Ostalgia for East German Products

Kinder for Easter- Fill the Easter Basket with Kinder Chocolate

March 6, 2020

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Kinder for Easter… that’s how I grew up. So, I know how terribly disappointed many of you are that Kinder Surprise Eggs aren’t available in the United States (I cover that issue in depth here–> Kinder Eggs). Still, there are many other WONDERFUL Kinder Treats that will be more than welcome in ANY child’s Easter […]

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The German Easter Holidays- Easter Weekend in Germany

German Rum Balls Recipe

December 20, 2018

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Rumkugeln, German Rum Balls,  have always been my favorites. Just the smell makes me all weak in the knees! When I was a child, my mother would only make them at Christmas. Just one batch. And I would watch and wait for the chance to lick the bowl and the spoon. (I think part of […]

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A Visit to Bunte Schokowelt! All About Ritter Sport Chocolate Bars!

October 14, 2018

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“Quadratisch Praktisch Gut”…. Square Practical Good… I can’t think of a more German slogan for a company than the one used for Ritter Sport Chocolate bars. Ritter Sport bars are famously square, so it’s the perfect size for your pocket (practical!) And good… That might be a vast understatement. Now, you don’t find Ritter Sport […]

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How to Make Choco Crossies at Home with My Choco Crossie Recipe

June 8, 2018

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My daughter loves Choco Crossies. I mean REALLY LOVES Choco Crossies. (To be fair, so do I) Whenever I bring them home from Germany, no matter how many boxes I stuff into the suitcase, they vanish within the week. To keep her happy (and to lighten the load in my suitcase) I learned How to […]

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German Monthly Gift Box Subscription- Which is the Right One for YOU?

May 22, 2018

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Celebrating German Culture in America

Seems like the hottest trend in the past few years is Monthly Gift Box Subscription. There are even German Food boxs! And why not? It’s the Gift that keeps on giving. Every month a surprise box arrives on the doorstep, filled with goodies! The German Monthly Gift boxes are generally filled with Foods or Candy. […]

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German Kinder Eggs- The Delicious Chocolate Eggs with a Toy Inside

April 13, 2018

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  Seldom has a candy caused so much joy, and so much frustration at the same time. German Kinder Eggs were such a HUGE part of my childhood. We loved getting those fabulous eggs made from smooth and sweet Kinder Chocolate… and added bonus! there was a capsule inside containing a cute little toy that […]

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What is a Zuckerhase? Learn More about these Nostalgic Easter Treats!

February 20, 2018

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Every Easter, someone asks me if I remember the Rote Zuckerhase (red Sugar Rabbit). Truth is, a Zuckerhase is new to me. I’m a child of chocolate bunnies. And I finally  saw them in Berlin when I visited Germany at Easter. Since so many people have fond memories of them, I decided to do some […]

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Haribo Candy Online- All About Haribo Candy, and Where to Buy It!

July 31, 2017

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[no_toc] The other day a friend of mine mentioned that she had gone to 4 different stores searching for her favorite flavor of Haribo candy. WHY? You can easily get Haribo Candy Online! There are loads of flavors, including her favorites, available…. and, better yet… You can even get the REAL GERMAN Haribo, not just […]

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German Candy Box- A Monthly Subscription from Candy German!

April 27, 2017

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  I alwyas loved getting packages from Germany, especially from my Opa, but sadly, that hasn’t happened in years. So, imagine my delight when I came home to find a German Candy Box on my doorstep! SWEET!! And that’s exactly what happened this week… Natascha from CandyGerman.com sent me a sample box full of REAL […]

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