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Caspar David Friedrich

Caspar David Friedrich, (born on September 5, 1774, Greifswald, Pomerania [now in Germany] - died on May 7, 1840, Dresden, Saxony), was a 19th-century German Romantic landscape painter, generally considered the most important German artist of his generation. His vast, mysterious, atmospheric landscapes and seascapes proclaimed human helplessness … [Read more...]

30 German Phrases to Maintain the Conversation

People are often a little afraid of getting into awkward situations where they have no clue how to express what they want to say. So, by learning how to express things such as your language level or how to ask for clarification and help with understanding or explaining, you can keep the conversation flowing and you open yourself up to a whole new … [Read more...]

Rotkohl – German Red Cabbage

Red cabbage is often used raw for salads but can also be eaten cooked. This German vegetable dish is a favorite and can be served with Rouladen, Sauerbraten or Buletten. For those who find sauerkraut a little too strong or sour, Rotkohl is a sweeter, less pungent alternative. Basically a sweet-and-sour braised red cabbage, Rotkohl is very easy to … [Read more...]

Otto Hahn – German Chemist

Otto Hahn (1879-1968) was a German Chemist, who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1944 – for his work in discovering nuclear fission. He was a distinguished chemist who worked in the pioneering fields of radio chemistry. After the Second World War, he was a campaigner against the use of nuclear weapons and became an influential … [Read more...]

Easter Bunny Cake

Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup shortening 1 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup milk 3 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 1/4 tsp vanilla 1 tsp salt 3 eggs Frosting: 100 g cream cheese, softened a pinch of salt 1 tbsp milk 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar 1 tsp vanilla Preparation: Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C. Grease and flour the cake pans (rub bottom … [Read more...]

Krustenbraten – Crusted Pork Roast

Pork roast is the staple of German cuisine. If the skin and the underlying fat is included in the cut, it is  called Krustenbraten, where the skin is made into a crispy crust. The roast is served with vegetables of the season, a salad and dumplings (bread or potato) or red cabbage. Ingredients: 1.5 kg pork shoulder with rind 2 carrots 2 … [Read more...]

Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Picture-Perfect German Town

Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a German ski resort in Bavaria, formed when 2 towns united in 1935. It's a prominent destination for skiing and ice skating as well as hiking. The town lies near the Zugspitze, Germany's highest peak, with a 2,962m summit accessed by cogwheel train and cable car. Garmisch is considered the more fashionable section, while … [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 wrap around its center. Popular parks include the Schlossgarten, Rosensteinpark and Killesbergpark. Wilhelma, one of the largest zoos and botanical … [Read more...]

Spundekäs

Spundekäs is a Mainz specialty. This is a smooth cheese paste, partly made from quark and seasoned with pepper, salt and sweet paprika. When you order Spundekäs, it will normally come with chopped onion sprinkled on top and with crackers and mini pretzels on the side for dipping. The perfect match is Riesling or Müller-Thurgau wine, from the … [Read more...]

Mainz: Top Sights and Attractions

Mainz is a German city on the Rhine River. It’s known for its beautiful old town, with half-timbered houses and medieval market squares. In the center, the Marktbrunnen is a Renaissance fountain with red columns. Nearby, a distinctive octagonal tower tops the Romanesque Mainz Cathedral, built of deep red sandstone. The Gutenberg Museum honors the … [Read more...]