In Northern Germany, Grünkohl or Kale often comes to the table in winter. (I was eating Kale WAY before Kale was cool). People will even make a Grünkohlfahrt (giggle), a strenuous hike followed by a traditional meal of Kale. My mother’s kitchen was German, which meant WE ate a lot of Kale, too. But I grew up in Southern California,…
Category: German Recipes
Super Easy German Fanta Cake or Fantakuchen Recipe
You probably won’t find Fanta Cake in a fancy German Cafe, but don’t scoff at this super easy and quick-to-make Fantakuchen Recipe. When my kids were young, I loved having what I called “afterschool cake” recipes. Snack cakes that could be whipped up without too much fuss. This one is baked in under an hour (perfect when a crowd of…
German Soups, Stews, and Eintopfe – Perfect for Cooler Days
German food is often stereotyped as consisting mainly of large chunks of meat or sausage. But that really doesn’t tell the whole story of German Cuisine. I grew up eating German Soups, Stews, and Eintopfe. At least once a week, my mother would cook a hearty soup or Eintopf that, along with a slice of bread and butter, would fill…
Russian German Honey Cake Recipe
I held off sharing this Honey Cake Recipe for a long time because of its origins. You see, I got it from my friend Josephine, who got it from her Russian-German Grandmother (after MUCH arm twisting and spying). The cake didn’t resemble the flat square Honig Kuchen I baked from an old family recipe. And 25 years ago, I didn’t…
Weihnachtspunsch Recipe -German Christmas Punch
On my Christmas Market tour, I discovered that there are MANY more hot drink choices than just Glühwein and Feuerzangenbowle. I saw Kinderpunsch (punch for kids), Eierlikorpunsch (a warm Eggnoggy Punsch), Weihnachtspunsch, or Christmas Punch. This hot and rich Punch came loaded with holiday flavors, but until I found this Weihnachtspunsch Recipe, I couldn’t quite put my taste buds on…
Brotzeit- The delicious Bavarian Snack and Meal
In Bavaria, as in the rest of Germany, food is essential. You need fuel to put in a hard day’s work. And it would help if you had something to soak up the alcohol in the beer (which is legally bread in Germany, but that’s another story). Grabbing a slice of toast on your way out the door will not…
Kaiserschmarrn Recipe – How to Make the Kaiser’s Favorite Dessert
Legend says that years ago when the Austrian Kaiser was touring the countryside, he was invited to dine with a farmer’s family. The farmer and his wife didn’t have much to feed him, so they served him this scrambled-looking pancake and named it Kaiserschmarrn. Can you just imagine the scene? I’m sure that the Austrian farmwife was planning to make…
How to make Obatzda – German Beer Cheese Spread
While on a tour in Munich, we had a “get acquainted” lunch at the Augustiner Brewery (across from the Hofbrauhaus). On the Menu were Weißwurst, Pretzels, and Obatzda, a German beer cheese spread. It was orange. As someone who has attended plenty of gatherings with a fluorescent cheese ball, I was a little skeptical. But that first taste smeared on…
Schüttelkuchen -Mandarin Orange Cream Cake Recipe
GermanShop24 sometimes sends me products to test and highlight. This month, they sent a Mandarin Orange Cream Cake Recipe called a Schüttelkuchen along with all the ingredients. Schüttelkuchen translates to “Shake Cake.” The method for making it is so different from anything I’ve made before; it seemed to be too easy to actually work. The recipe instructs you to set…
German Plum Sheet Cake Recipe for Everyday
Germans are seasonal eaters, and when a thing is in season, you will see it everywhere! From Restaurant Menus to Cafes to my Tante Anne’s Kaffeklatsch. It works perfectly… you spend a whole year craving something, then when it comes, you eat and eat, preserve, and enjoy. (Think white Asparagus) Then you get to wait again (while enjoying the next…