Until the late 20th century, Halloween was virtually unknown in Germany. Ask an older German about October 31st, and they would likely mention Reformationstag or preparations for Allerheiligen (All Saints’ Day), not costumes, pumpkins, or trick-or-treating. Yet today, Halloween in Germany is impossible to ignore. Children ring doorbells calling … [Read more...]
Oktoberfest in Germany
Oktoberfest is a 16-day beer festival held annually in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, running from late September to the first weekend in October. Oktoberfest is one of the most famous events in Germany and is the world's largest fair, with more than 5 million people attending every year. Oktoberfest is an important part of Bavarian culture, having been … [Read more...]
Roast Pork and Sauerkraut
Okay, so sauerkraut and pork isn’t all that sexy, but what it lacks in fancy ingredients and visual appeal it more than makes up for in flavor and pure comfort food bliss. Ingredients: *-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-* 3-4lb pork shoulder roast 2 lbs sauerkraut, well drained 1 onion, sliced 1 golden delicious apple, peeled … [Read more...]
German Potato Salad
German Potato Salad (Bavarian Kartoffelsalat) is a popular variation which is generally served warm. It is typically more sour in taste and contains pork or bacon. Potato salad from northern Germany, however, is generally based on mayonnaise and quite similar to its US counterpart. Ingredients: *-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-* 4 slices … [Read more...]