Ever wonder “Are there any German Restaurants near Me?” Readers have kindly sent me the names of their favorite German Restaurants in America, as well as German Bakeries, Delis and Online Sources. It looks like we will all be able to eat Rouladen, Bratwurst, Brötchen and Torte as we make our way across America. And now we’ve even added German…
Category: German Foods and Recipes
Gulaschsuppe- My Mother’s Authentic German Goulash Soup Recipe
My mom used to make this authentic German Goulash Soup Recipe in Winter when things cooled off. Her savory soup is perfect with a slice of rye bread and butter. It’s not as thick and hearty as regular Goulash but warms you to your bones. Of course, Mom used the “pinch of this” and “palm full of that” method of…
East German Sweets… A Trip Down Memory Lane?
East Germany Sweets Box GDR with licorice Most of my family was lucky enough to escape the East before it was closed off. We heard stories about how difficult it was to get things. My Opa would send packages to those stuck behind… packages filled with luxuries like coffee and tea that couldn’t always be found there. So when I…
Where to Order Your Favorite German Christmas Chocolates
I grew up with German Christmas Chocolates. That smooth, rich, delicious taste that melts on my tongue. Mmmmmmmm. When I was a child, my opa would send care packages from Germany at Christmas and again on our Birthdays—large packages wrapped in brown paper tied with string. When you opened the packages, the smell… I still remember the smell… it smelled…
Traditional German Glühwein Recipe- German Mulled Wine For a Cold Evening
This German Glühwein Recipe-Warms Your Toes and Your Tummy I love making this Traditional German Glühwein Recipe during the Holiday season. A simmering pot of Glühwein on the stove fills the house with the smell of Christmas. The spicy flavors warm you down to your toes. Best of all, it’s not difficult to make! Serve this at a holiday gathering, or…
The German Cold Cut Expedition- Fred Reich and Hickory Sweet
When I was a child, German Cold Cuts (Aufschnitt) such as Schinken, Cervelat, Fleischwurst, and Leberwurst had to be on the table. Not Bologna Not Roast Turkey or Roast Beef My family ate Zungenwurst, Blutwurst, and Mettwurst and Gelbwurst. Sadly, the deli department of our local grocery store didn’t carry anything like that. So mom had to go further out to…
How to make a German Plum Cake Zwetschgenkuchen (with Streusel!)
Whenever you are invited to coffee in a German household in Summertime, you will find a German Plum Cake on the table. Such a wonderful summertime dessert. It’s a bit tart, a bit sweet, and delicious to eat. This Streusel Plum Cake recipe is nice enough for a Sunday Coffee, but easy enough for every day. It’s even Yummy for…
It’s All Wurst! German Sausages Types-Where to Buy German Sausage
In Germany, there are approximately 1500 types of sausages. And it can be rather overwhelming. A good number of them are sliced thin and laid on bread as Aufschnitt (Cold Cuts), and other soft sausages are spread on bread. Some of my FAVORITE German Sausages are the ones you get to eat whole. Where can you buy German Sausage online,…
Authentic German Pancake Recipe- Eierkuchen Goldgelb
I grew up eating German pancakes aka Eierkuchen, and not the fluffy American variety. Think of German pancakes as a slightly thicker crepe… Mom would fry them so that the edges were just beginning to crisp, and they came to the plate piping hot. We ate sprinkled with sugar, spread with jam, or even Nutella. My favorite way is a…