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Wanderer above the Sea of Fog

Wanderer above the Sea of Fog (Der Wanderer über dem Nebelmeer), also known as Wanderer above the Mist or Mountaineer in a Misty Landscape, is an oil painting c. 1818 by the German Romantic artist Caspar David Friedrich. It has been considered one of the masterpieces of Romanticism and one of its most representative works. It currently resides in … [Read more...]

Mettbrötchen – Raw Minced Pork Sandwich

When you think of German cuisine, generally two things come to mind: sauerkraut and something including meat. Germans love meat. Minced meat especially. They love it so much, they even eat it raw, especially in the North, where it’s spread on a bread roll, sprinkled with chopped onions, and eaten for breakfast. Mett is a German delicacy of raw … [Read more...]

Carl Spitzweg – German Romanticist Painter

Carl Spitzweg (born on February 5, 1808 – died on September 23, 1885) was a German romanticist painter, especially of genre subjects. He is considered to be one of the most important artists of the Biedermeier era. The Biedermeier period refers to an era in Central Europe between 1815 and 1848, during which the middle class grew in number and arts … [Read more...]

Fleischpflanzerl – Bavarian Specialty

Fleischpflanzerl, also known as Buletten, or Frikadellen, are made of minced meat mixed with softened Brötchen (bread rolls) and eggs. Served hot or cold, with a pickle, with or without mustard, eaten plain or on a Schrippe (another word for roll) — doesn't matter, as long as it tastes like Mutti's. Tip: The "mushier" the softened bread, the … [Read more...]

Emmy Noether – German Mathematical Genius

Emmy Noether (March 23, 1882 - April 14, 1935) was a German mathematician known for her landmark contributions to abstract algebra and theoretical physics. She was named Amalie, but always called "Emmy". She was the eldest of four children, but one of only two that survived childhood. Her brother, Fritz also made a career of mathematics. Her father … [Read more...]

Felix Mendelssohn Who Gave the Wedding March to the World

Jakob Ludwig Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy (born on February 3, 1809 – died on November 4, 1847), born and widely known as Felix Mendelssohn, was a German composer, pianist, organist and conductor of the early romantic period. Felix Mendelssohn wrote Overture to a Midsummer Night's Dream and founded the Leipzig Conservatory of Music. A grandson of … [Read more...]

Leberknödelsuppe – German Liver Dumpling Soup

Leberknödelsuppe is a traditional German dish, particularly popular in Bavaria. It is a liver dumpling soup made of beef liver, bread, eggs, and parsley cooked in beef broth. In the Palatinate, Leberknödel are often served with Sauerkraut and mashed potatoes. Ingredients: 2 stale bread rolls 3/4 cup lukewarm milk 2 eggs, beaten 1 onion, … [Read more...]