If you are planning a trip to Germany, I ask you only one thing…. don’t be afraid of the food. I’ve come up with a great list of foods to eat in Germany that will not only fill you up, they will make you wonder what you ever saw in that Fast Food Hamburger. I know it’s difficult when you…
Category: German Foods and Recipes
Where to Buy German Easter Chocolate for Your Easter Basket!
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…
Kaffee and Kuchen Germany- Traditional German Cakes
The tradition of Kaffee und 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 appear every week mid-afternoon as a nice treat after a walk or nap. They are served with a mellow German…
What is Koch Kase? A Spreadable Cheese That Makes a Perfect Snack
When someone asked about a Koch Käse recipe, I have to admit I drew a total blank. The words are straightforward… Koch Käse = Cook Cheese… but I have no idea what it is. We never had it at home. So I did a little asking around, was given a recipe (thanks, Dale), compared it to other recipes, and came…
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 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. It’s…