German red cabbage recipes, also known as Rotkohl, Rotkraut, and Blaukraut, are among those best vegetable recipes that Germans love! They go so well with dishes like rouladen and meat loaf. It's a traditional German side dish that goes so well with almost anything. Ingredients: 2 - 3 tbsp butter, oil, or bacon fat 1 onion, diced 1 head red … [Read more...]
The History of the German Language
German is one of the largest groups of Indo-Germanic languages. It is used as the official language of Germany, Austria and Liechtenstein, and is a co-official language in Switzerland, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the European Union.. The history of the language begins in the Early Middle Ages with the High German consonant shift. During the migration … [Read more...]
Apfelkuchen – German Apple Cake
Apfelkuchen, a traditional German apple cake, is a beloved dessert that epitomizes the warmth and homeliness of German baking. Known for its tender apples, spiced flavors, and buttery crust, this cake is a staple in German cuisine and is enjoyed in various forms across the country. This article delves into the history of Apfelkuchen, explores its … [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 indeed have an existence and in so doing he proved what had only been a theory first put forwards by the Scottish physicist James Clerk Maxwell. His … [Read more...]
German Potato Salad
Another recipe of the famous potato salad - because you can't get enough of it! This one's hot - literally! Ingredients: 1.5 kg medium-size red potatoes, quartered Kosher salt 400 g bacon, cut into 1 cm pieces 1 large yellow onion, minced 1 cup white vinegar 3 tablespoons coarse or grainy mustard 2 tablespoons sugar ½ cup parsley, chopped Freshly … [Read more...]
Robert Koch
Robert Heinrich Hermann Koch (born on December 11, 1843 in Clausthal – died on May 27, 1910 in Baden-Baden) was a German physician and microbiologist. As the founder of modern bacteriology, he identified the specific causative agents of tuberculosis, cholera, and anthrax and gave experimental support for the concept of infectious … [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. You can make it with or without a glaze. Any glaze is great for this cake or add some streusel too. Ingredients: Dough 250 … [Read more...]
Fuggerei
The Fuggerei is the world's oldest social housing complex still in use. It is a walled enclave within the city of Augsburg, Bavaria. It takes its name from the Fugger family and was founded in 1516 by Jakob Fugger the Younger (known as "Jakob Fugger the Rich") as a place where the needy citizens of Augsburg could be housed. By 1523, 52 houses … [Read more...]
Robert Schumann
Robert Schumann (born in Zwickau on June 8, 1810 – died in Bonn on July 29, 1856) was a German composer and influential music critic. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest composers of the Romantic era. Schumann left the study of law, intending to pursue a career as a virtuoso pianist. He had been assured by his teacher Friedrich Wieck that … [Read more...]
Briegel – Original Schwäbische Brötchen
Ingredients: 400 g all-purpose wheat flour 100 g spelt flour (Dinkelmehl) 20 g fresh pressed yeast 2 tsp salt 1 tsp sugar 350 g warm water some coarse salt and cumin seeds for garnish Preparation: Mix together flour, salt, sugar, yeast and 250 g warm water till smooth. Add the rest of water. Knead for 2 minutes. Put the dough in a … [Read more...]
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