While I’ve always known that German pretzels exist, I had them at Fairs or Karneval and such; it wasn’t until I went to Munich that I discovered just how central soft German pretzels are in daily life in Bavaria. They aren’t just Oktoberfest Food. Soft Pretzels are found in the Bread Basket beside the Brötchen and Roggenbrot! BAM! That was…
Category: German Foods and Recipes
When is the Oktoberfest in Munich? It’s in September!!
Germans are notoriously precise with their speech, after all, this is the language that gave us words like Schwangerschaftverhütungsmittel (Pregnancy Preventing Remedy) and Dudelsack (A bag that makes a doodling sound, aka Bagpipes), so it’s incredibly confusing to so many people OUTSIDE Germany that Oktoberfest does not start in October. So, when is the Oktoberfest in Munich? It’s in September!…
German Sour Cherry, Chocolate, and Cognac Gugelhupf Cake
This Sour Cherry, Chocolate, and Asbach cake deserves a spot on your dessert table. It’s moist and sweet, with a bit of a bite from the sour cherries and richness from chocolate. And the Asbach? The cognac adds flavor without an overwhelming alcoholic taste. (For those of you worried about serving alcohol … it should bake off in the oven.)…
What is Spanferkel? A Roasted Pig, Perfect for German Festivals!
At big German Festivals and gatherings, you will often find Spanferkel on the menu. What is Spanferkel? A “Ferkel” is a little pig (it’s also what my mom would call me when I came home particularly muddy), and “Span” is wood chips. Pig in Wood Chips? That can’t be right. It was time to learn more. My introduction to Spanferkel…
German Food in Michigan- German Restaurants, Bakeries and Delis
Searching for delicious German Food in Michigan? Here is a list of German Restaurants, Bakeries and Delis in that Michigan! 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) Ann Arbor…
German Food in Massachusetts- German Restaurants, Bakeries, and Delis
Searching for delicious German Food in Massachusetts? Here is a list of German Restaurants, Bakeries and Delis in that Massachusetts! 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) Chicopee Munich…
German Food In Maryland- German Restaurants, Bakeries and Delis
Searching for delicious German Food in Maryland? Here is a list of German Restaurants, Bakeries and Delis in that Maryland! 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) Housefrau Catering…
Smelly German Cheese- Plug Your Nose and Try These Stinky Cheeses
My mother loves cheese. Actually, that is an understatement since she once told me she could LIVE on cheese and bread. But what she REALLY loves is smelly German Cheese. Stinky, ripe, room-clearing, odoriferous cheese. Woe to the curious child who accidentally opened up the container with Limburger! You would end up with that smell in your nose for the…
Eiskaffee Recipe – Make this Delicious German Eisdiele Drink at Home
A German Eiskaffee is a tasty way to beat the heat! This delightful treat is found in every Eisdiele (Ice Cream Shop) across Germany, and I guarantee that on a warm Saturday or Sunday afternoon, you will find loads of folks sitting under shade umbrellas, sucking up this tasty drink/dessert. Eiskaffee might seem like Iced Coffee, but it’s different.…