I love German Easter Chocolate! Right about now, my Christmas Chocolate is a distant memory, and I’m ready to stock up on delicious sweets! This special imported chocolate is not just for kids! Of course, the kids in your world will be delighted if Osterhase brings them a basket or Paper Mache Egg filled with wonderful chocolate treats. Adults will…
Category: German Foods and Recipes
Kaffee and Kuchen Germany- Traditional German Cakes
The tradition of Kaffee and Kuchen (cake and coffee) on Sunday afternoons is wonderfully ingrained in the culture. Traditional German Cakes and Tortes, baked from Traditional Recipes, are familiar favorites. Cakes made with real cream, fruit, chocolate, nuts, and streusel make their appearance every week mid-afternoon as a nice treat after a walk or nap. They are served with a…
What is Koch Kase? A Spreadable Cheese That Makes a Perfect Snack
When someone asked about a Koch Kase recipe, I have to admit I drew a total blank. The words are straightforward… Koch Kaese = Cook Cheese… but, I have no idea what it is. To my knowledge we never had it at home. So I did a little asking around, was given a recipe (thanks Dale), compared it to other…
How to Make Leberkase at HOME! Homemade Leberkase
It was a happy day at our house when Skip shared his recipe and technique for How to Make Leberkase! Of course, nothing is easier than going to a German Butcher or German Deli and buying it, but what if you are in an area where there just isn’t one? Also, buying Leberkase can get expensive. My Oma would laugh…
How to Make Quark- Make Creamy German Quark with a Yogurt Maker
Quark is a delicious and very versatile creamy dairy product from Germany. For those of you not familiar with it, it’s almost like a very thick yogurt, or a looser whipped cream cheese. It doesn’t have the tang of a yogurt though. Because it’s not sweet or salt, quark can be used in a number of ways; spread on bread,…
Tante Annemarie’s Bavarian Cream of Mushroom Soup
The wonder of the Internet is that it allows us to connect with friends that we ordinarily might never have met. I got to know Nadia, the author of Spoonfuls of Germany. It’s easy to imagine the two of us enjoying a coffee together and talking about life and family, even though we live on opposite sides of the country.…
My Oma’s German Lemon Cake Recipe
Winter is citrus season, so the produce bins are overflowing with lemons. I love baking with citrus since the tart flavor adds a zip to the recipes, creating a nice balance with the sweetness. The best way to show it off? My Oma’s German Lemon Cake Recipe. I inherited the recipe from my mom, who got it from her mom.…
Spoonfuls of Germany Cookbook Review- German Cooking in an American Kitchen
Spoonfuls of Germany: German Regional Cuisine To me, the title of Nadia Hassani’s cookbook, “Spoonfuls of Germany”, has two meanings. When I think of food that you eat with a spoon, I imagine comfort foods, foods your mother or Oma would make to nourish you with love; foods that fill you up and keep you warm and safe. But…
Beer Glass or Stein? German Beer Glasses for Different Types of Beer
One thing you may notice about Germans is that they can be rather particular about what sort of glass their beer is served in. This is not just snobbery… there really are special Beer Glasses for different types of Beer. Certain shapes will accentuate the flavors of different types of beer. (Sort of like wine). And why can’t you just…