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Paprikaschnitzel
Paprikaschnitzel is a schnitzel served with a spicy sauce of bell peppers and onions. Great for fall or any time you crave something delicious! Ingredients: 2 veal cutlets 1 egg breadcrumbs for coating oil 1/4 green bell pepper, diced 1/4 yellow bell pepper, diced 1/4 white onion, diced 1 tomato, seeded and diced up to […]
Albert Schweitzer – Nobel Peace Prize Winner
When you think of great humanitarians who left an indelible mark on history, Albert Schweitzer – Nobel Peace Prize Winner – stands tall. A towering figure in both the intellectual and humanitarian worlds, Schweitzer’s legacy stretches from the academic halls of Europe to the dense forests of Africa. This article explores his life, achievements, and […]
April 1 in German History
April 1, 1730 Birth of Salomon Gessner in Zürich, Switzerland. Gessner was a writer known for his rococo style. His most noted works are Idyllen (1756-1772) and Der Tod Abels (1758). Sir Walter Scott, and Lord Byron expressed admiration for Gessner’s pastoral themes. April 1, 1815 Birth of Otto von Bismarck in Schönhausen, Germany. Bismarck […]
How to Get German Citizenship
Getting German Citizenship is one of the top questions we get so we have decided to summarize the information for those who are willing to get started. The German Foreign Office quite ominously warns on its website that “German citizenship law is relatively complicated” and that they can only answer “the issues which currently dominate […]
Black Forest Cake – Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte
Enjoy this gorgeous cherry-chocolate cake This great-looking Black Forest Cake is originally called Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte. As for me, the name itself is as juicy and delicious as the cake itself! It’s not at all difficult to bake, so carefully study the recipe below, put on your sexy apron, and get started! Black Forest Cake Recipe: […]
January 6 in German History
January 6 Three Kings Day (Dreikönigentag) January 6, 1486 Birth of Martin Agricola (pseudonym of Martin Sore) in Schwiebus (now in Poland). He was a German music scholar and composer in Magdeburg. He was the first to give attention to the musical needs of the Reformation. January 6, 1821 Birth of Jakob Frohschammer in Illkofen, […]
Eggs in Frankfurter Green Sauce
Ingredients: 5 hard-boiled eggs 1/2 cup rapeseed oil 5 oz plain yogurt 5 oz sour cream 2 tablespoons finely chopped herbs (e.g. watercress, chives, sorrel, parsley, chervil etc) 1 garlic clove juice of half a lemon 1 tablespoon German prepared mustard salt and pepper to taste 1 pinch sugar 1 pickled German gherkin 1 onion […]
The Rise of German Food Trucks in America
German cuisine might conjure images of beer halls, Oktoberfest tents, and cozy Alpine inns – but lately, it’s also appearing in parking lots, festivals, and curbside lunch rushes across the United States. Enter the German food truck: a growing phenomenon that blends street food culture with hearty European classics. From bratwurst to schnitzel, spätzle to […]
German Sausage Soup Recipe
Ingredients: 500-700 g sausage (kielbasa or bratwurst types) 1 large onion, diced 2 large carrots, diced 3-4 celery ribs, sliced 1 large turnip, diced 0.5 kg ground tomatoes (or 1 can diced tomatoes) 1 tsp dry thyme 1 tsp dry basil 300 g mushrooms, sliced (optional) 1 spinach, chopped (optional) 1-2 leaves of bay laurel […]
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August 9 in German History
August 9, 378 In one of the most decisive battles in history, a large Roman army under Valens, the Roman emperor of the East, is defeated by the Visigoths at the Battle of Adrianople in … [Read More...]
German Beer – the Absolutely German Drink
According to a representative survey, beer is a German's favorite drink. 79% of German adults drink beer regularly. 67% of German women and 91% of German men drink beer at least once a month. Germany … [Read More...]
The Unification of Germany: How Bismarck Built a Nation from Blood and Iron
In the mid-19th century, Germany wasn't a country. It was a chaotic jigsaw puzzle of kingdoms, duchies, and principalities—39 in total—each with its own ruler, army, and agenda. But within just a few … [Read More...]
What Is Blutwurst? Traditional German Blood Sausage
Dark, rich, and centuries old, Blutwurst (blood sausage) might be one of Germany’s most misunderstood culinary treasures. While it may raise eyebrows among the uninitiated, this hearty sausage is … [Read More...]
Stuttgart: Top Sights and Attractions
Stuttgart, capital of Baden-Württemberg in southwest Germany, is known as a manufacturing hub. Mercedes-Benz and Porsche have headquarters and museums here. The city is filled with green spaces, which … [Read More...]
The German Military in Two World Wars
Prussian-German excellence in military matters was an accepted fact of life, but in the twentieth century the excessive accent on militarism led to two disastrous world wars. Germany's insistence on … [Read More...]
The Restoration of Germany
Within just a few months, liberal hopes for a reformed Germany were disappointed. Conservative forces saw that the liberal movement was divided into a number of camps having sharply different aims. … [Read More...]
Hamburg – European Melting Pot
Over the years Hamburg is well-known city all over the world and the main reason of such popularity is its famous incredibly huge harbor. Hamburg harbor can be called its 'gates' providing both … [Read More...]
The Holy Roman Empire in the Late Middle Ages
By the 14th and 15th centuries, the Holy Roman Empire was no longer the centralized dream of Charlemagne. Instead, it had evolved into a sprawling collection of kingdoms, duchies, bishoprics, free … [Read More...]
German Verbs with Prepositions
A list of German verbs that are used with prepositions. It's important to know that verbs and prepositions tend to get kind of cozy with one another. Just as in English, there are specific verbs that … [Read More...]