Few dishes embody German comfort food like Bratwurst with sauerkraut and potatoes. It’s a hearty, satisfying meal that pairs the smokiness of grilled sausage with the tang of fermented cabbage and the earthiness of boiled or pan-fried potatoes. Whether served at a beer garden, Oktoberfest, or a Sunday family dinner, this trio remains one of … [Read more...]
German Dog Breeds: Boxer
The Boxer is a medium-sized, short-haired breed of dog, developed in Germany. The coat is smooth and tight-fitting, colors are fawn or brindled, with or without white markings, and white. Boxers have broad, short skulls, have a square muzzle, an underbite, very strong jaws, and a powerful bite ideal for hanging on to large prey. Boxer was bred in … [Read more...]
Pichelsteiner
Pichelsteiner is a German stew that contains several kinds of meat and vegetables. The creation of this dish has been traced to Auguste Winkler (née Kiesling). Originally from Kirchberg im Wald, she worked as an innkeeper in Grattersdorf, where she is also buried. The name is likely to have derived from the nearby Büchelstein mountain, where the … [Read more...]
Zwiebelrostbraten – Swabian Roast Beef with Fried Onions
Zwiebelrostbraten is a dish from the Swabian and Austrian cuisine. Slices of sirloin sautéed in some fat are put warm and served with fried onions and a sauce from the drippings. Ingredients: 4 sirloin steaks, 8 mm thick, about 200 g each 2 large onions 1 cup flour 2 cups oil, plus 2 tsp oil 2 teaspoons butter 1 teaspoon Hungarian … [Read more...]
Sebastian Krüger
Sebastian Krüger is a German artist. He was born on June 30, 1963, in Hamelin. After studying free painting with Prof. Dörfler at the Braunschweig University of Fine Arts he made a stunning reputation as the designer of a number of cover spreads for the press in Germany and abroad and as an illustrator and creative designer of various LP covers. He … [Read more...]
Heinrich Theodor Böll
Heinrich Theodor Böll was born on December 21, 1917 in Cologne. His father was a sculptor and cabinet-maker. Böll’s Catholic, pacifist family opposed the rise of Nazism. Between 1924 and 1928, the future writer attended elementary school in Köln Raderthal, and from 1928 to 1937, the state-run Kaiser-Wilhelm classical secondary school in Cologne. … [Read more...]
German Chocolate Cake – 3
Ingredients: *-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-* 2 cups flour 1 cup margarine or butter, softened 1 package of German Chocolate 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup water 1 tsp vanilla 1 tsp baking soda 1 cup buttermilk 1/4 tsp salt 4 egg whites 4 egg yolks Cooking: *-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-* Preheat oven to 200 … [Read more...]
Marzipan Potatoes – Marzipankartoffeln
Marzipankartoffeln are baby potatoes made from marzipan and are traditionally given to friends in little bags or placed on the goodie plate at Christmastime. These traditional German Christmas treats are quick and easy to make and irresistible! Ingredients: 2 cups ground almonds 2 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar 1 teaspoon rose water * 1 large … [Read more...]
Carl Zeiss
Carl Zeiss (September 11, 1816—December 3, 1888) was a German industrialist who gained a worldwide reputation as a manufacturer of fine optical instruments. The firm of Carl Zeiss grew to one of the largest and most respected optical firms in the world. Carl showed an interest in technical studies very early, to the extent that he attended … [Read more...]
How to Cook Gingerbread Cookies
Gingerbread cookies are traditionally made in Germany for Christmas. Cook them anytime, and let some Christmas into the house right now! Difficulty Level: Average Time Required: 30 min Here's How: Heat 3/4 cup honey, 3/8 cup sugar and 2 tbsp butter in a saucepan until smooth. Stir in ginger, … [Read more...]
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