Many German Baking recipes call for Vanille Zucker or Vanilla Sugar. Because recipes in the United States generally use Vanilla Extract, you won’t find Vanilla Sugar in your average grocery store. While you CAN substitute one for the other, it isn’t quite the same thing, and buying the packets from Germany can get expensive if you are a frequent baker.…
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Where to Get a Beer in Munich… Munich Beer Halls, Beer Gardens and Oktoberfest
Paris has pavement cafes, London has pubs and Barcelona has tapas bars, but for beer lovers, Munich is the place to go for beer halls and beer gardens. That is not to say that beer is Munich’s only attraction. Far from it. There is much to see in this elegant southern German town but it’s beer for which Munich…
Hugo Drink Recipe- Learn How to make this Refreshing Cocktail
Looking for a refreshing way to beat the heat? This Hugo drink recipe is simple enough for even the most inexperienced home bartender to make, yet it’s delightfully tasty. Think of it as a variation on a Mojito or a Wine Spritzer. The Hugo uses sparkling wine, mint, and Elderflower Syrup. The Elderflower imparts a special flavor, setting this drink…
Haribo Gummi Bears- All About Haribo Candy, and Where to Buy It!
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 the American versions. YUM!! Check out…
Erdinger’s Raspberry Beer Punch Recipe – A German Weissbierbowle Recipe
I find that here in California, when I say “Beer Punch Recipe“, people look at me funny. In a world of craft and specialty beers, why would you mix in fruits and champagne? You know why? Because the flavor is out of this world delicious, and it’s quite refreshing on a warm day. A German Bowle, or German Punch Recipe,…
What is Bavarian Beer? A Beginners Guide to Bavarian Beer Styles
Bavaria, in the heart of Southern Germany, is world-renowned for its beer, and this region has given birth to an incredible array of brews. But what differentiates the diverse beers of Bavaria, and which kind most perfectly suits your taste? Sit down in a Gasthaus, or visit a BierGarten, and suddenly, you may be faced with a selection of new…
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…
Erdbeerbowle – A Refreshing Summer Strawberry and Wine Punch
Growing up, whenever my family had a larger summer gathering or Grill Party, my mother would make an Erdbeerbowle. This refreshing wine and strawberry punch is perfect on a warm afternoon- sweet and light, but not TOO sweet. Plus, since you add so many strawberries, you can even pretend it’s healthy. (Watch out for the kids, though! When I was…
Biergarten Cookbook Traditional Bavarian Recipes with a Modern Twist
Biergarten Cookbook Visit any Bavarian Biergarten during the Summer, and you will see people enjoying the mild weather with a Maß of beer and food. But this isn’t an ordinary picnic… you won’t find plain old ham sandwiches and potato chips… Out of baskets and coolers come fresh Salads, grilled Sausages, a variety of dips, pickled veggies and sliced…