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October 21 in German History
October 21, 1660 Birth of Georg Ernst Stahl in Ansbach, Germany. He was one of the first professors in the newly founded school of medicine in Halle in 1694. In the debates of the time Stahl … [Read More...]
Sandkuchen – German Pound Cake
Sandkuchen is a classic German coffee cake. It is called Sandkuchen (literally "sand cake") because of its color that reminds of sand. This cake is very easy to make and great for baking beginners. … [Read More...]
Moosbeereherbstblätter Bowle
Ingredients: - 4 cups apple juice (the lighter, the better) - 2 cups cranberry juice - 2 cups white grape juice - 1 bottle champagne (or for non-alcoholic use ginger ale) - 1 cup sliced ripe … [Read More...]
Basic German Phrases for Travelers
Although most Germans do speak English and you will most likely be understood should you require any assistance, it is much appreciated if you make an effort and speak German. Here is a list of the … [Read More...]
Baked Fish with Cheese (Überbackener Fisch mit Käse)
Ingredients: 8 tomatoes, sliced salt 4 fish fillets (approx. 800 g) 1/3 cup tomato paste or thick tomato sauce 1/3 cup dry white wine or broth 2 tbsp parsley, chopped 1/3 cup … [Read More...]
Franzbrötchen – Sweet Cinnamon Pastry from Hamburg
Franzbrötchen is a small, sweet pastry, baked with butter and cinnamon. Sometimes other ingredients are used as well, such as chocolate or raisins. It is a type of pastry commonly found in northern … [Read More...]
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
"I would like to build a house with my films." Rainer Werner Maria Fassbinder (May 31, 1945 – June 10, 1982) is one of the most important representatives of the New German Cinema. He was the first … [Read More...]
December 20 in German History
December 20, 1552 Death of Katharina von Bora (1499-1552), wife of Martin Luther, in Torgau. "Die Lutherin", as she was referred to, was sent at the age of 5 to the Benedictine cloister in Brehna … [Read More...]
February 27 in German History
February 27, 272 Birth of Constantine. Constantine the Great was the emperor of the Roman Empire. He had started his political career as one of the four Roman Emperors at the time of the division … [Read More...]
June 27 in German History
June 27, 1786 Death of Joseph Green, Immanuel Kant's closest friend over many years. The two of them dined together very frequently and had long conversations. Some of the vocabulary of … [Read More...]