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Schinken-Sauerkrautrollen – Sauerkraut and Ham Rolls over Cheesy Potatoes
Ingredients: 700 g potatoes 400 g sauerkraut 8 ham slices 2 cups grated cheese 1 1/2 cup milk 4 tbsp flour 2 tbsp butter nutmeg, pepper, salt Directions: 1. Peel, wash and cut potatoes in 4. Boil in salted water until tender. 2. Drain the sauerkraut. 3. Melt a tiny bit of butter on a […]
November 22 in German History
November 22, 1867 Birth of Wilhelm Groener in Ludwigsburg, Germany. In October 1918 he replaced General Erich Ludendorff as quartermaster general (Ludendorff had to resign to make armistice negotiations possible). He joined General Paul von Hindenburg in informing Kaiser Wilhelm that he no longer had the confidence of the army and should abdicate. He kept […]
Nusszopf – German Nut Braid
Nusszopf is a classic German cake with hazelnut filling. It is made out of braided yeast dough and filled with almonds or hazelnuts. It’s a wonderful coffee time idea. Ingredients: Dough 4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 42g fresh yeast 1 cup lukewarm milk 1 egg 1/3 cup butter at room […]
He Was the First, or Happy Birthday, Computer!
He Was the First, or Happy Birthday, Computer! Konrad Zuse is considered to be the inventor of the first computer in the world. Z3 — the first fully functional program-controlled electromechanical digital computer in the world — was completed by Konrad Zuse in 1941. Konrad Zuse was born on June 22, 1910, in Berlin. He […]
Spritzkuchen – German Crullers
Spritzkuchen are fried pastries topped with powdered sugar or cinnamon or lemon icing. They are made of dense dough similar to that of doughnuts, but they are piped from a pastry bag. Ingredients: Dough: 250 ml milk a pinch of salt 1 tablespoon sugar 50 g butter 200 g flour 4 eggs 1 packet of […]
Mett vs. Hackepeter: What’s the Difference?
Germany has a long tradition of enjoying raw pork dishes, but if you’ve spent any time exploring regional German foods, you might encounter two confusingly similar terms: Mett and Hackepeter. Both refer to minced raw pork and are often served on bread rolls with onions – but they aren’t quite the same thing. So what […]
Excuses in German – Entschuldigungen
There is a number of ways to say “I’m sorry” in German. Basically, “Entschuldigung!” means “Excuse me!” or “Apologies!” and “Es tut mir leid” means “I am sorry.” If you look a bit closer, “die Entschuldigung”(feminine) is a noun meaning: “the apology”, but the root of the word is “die Schuld” = “guilt”. “ent-” is […]
The Role of Beer in German Society: More Than Just Oktoberfest
Beer is more than a drink in Germany; it is a way of life. While most outsiders associate German beer culture with Oktoberfest, its role runs much deeper. Beer has been a staple of German society for centuries, influencing everything from social gatherings to legal regulations. Whether in small village breweries or massive beer halls, […]
The Proclamation of the German Empire
The unification of Germany was not finalized in Berlin or Frankfurt but in a hall of mirrors just outside Paris. On January 18, 1871, in the glittering Hall of Mirrors at the Palace of Versailles, a new empire was born. The event symbolized not only the triumph of Prussia over France but the realization of […]
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May 13 in German History
May 13, 1717 Birth of Maria Theresa in Vienna, Austria. Maria was the daughter of the Holy Roman emperor, Karl VI. Since Karl had no sons, he sought to bring his daughter to the rule of the … [Read More...]
Ostpolitik in Germany
West Germany's relations with the East European states had virtually stagnated since the establishment of the Hallstein Doctrine in the mid-1950s. In 1970, in an attempt to lessen tensions in Europe, … [Read More...]
The Death of the Hindenburg: The Catastrophe That Ended the Airship Era
On the evening of May 6, 1937, the largest aircraft ever to fly approached its mooring mast at Lakehurst Naval Air Station in New Jersey, completing what should have been a routine transatlantic … [Read More...]
How Germany Became the Land of Bread: A Deep Dive into 300+ Types of German Bread
Germany is often referred to as the "Land of Bread", boasting an incredible variety of over 300 different types of bread and thousands of regional variations. Bread is not just a staple in Germany; it … [Read More...]
German Sense of Humor
German humor style is often a hasty rude satire. Popular German cabarets of pre-war period are worldwide famous for their nipping jokes. The traditions of German political satire are rather old and … [Read More...]
Extraparty Political Forces in Germany
German society is highly organized into associations that represent the occupational, socioeconomic, religious, and recreational interests of individuals--a tradition that dates back to the corporate … [Read More...]
German Army – Heer
In early 1995, the German army (Deutsches Heer), headquartered in Koblenz, had a personnel strength of appropriately 255,000, including 123,000 conscripts. German army was composed of two principal … [Read More...]
August 19 in German History
August 19, 1753 Death of the architect Balthasar Neumann in Würzburg. Neumann was clearly the master of Baroque architecture. He was born in Eger, Bohemia (then Austria, now in the Czech Republic) … [Read More...]
Heinrich Hertz – German Scientist and Physicist
Heinrich Hertz (born on February 22, 1857 in Hamburg – died on January 1, 1894 in Bonn) was a German scientist and physicist who became the first scientist to prove that electromagnetic waves did … [Read More...]
How to Play Rommé: Germany’s Version of Rummy
Rommé is Germany’s beloved twist on the classic game of Rummy, blending strategy, luck, and sharp timing. Popular among families, card enthusiasts, and casual players alike, Rommé offers quick … [Read More...]