Brandenburg gate is one of the most iconic scenes of recent German history. Hundreds of thousands of people celebrated in front of the Brandenburg Gate as the Berlin Wall fell on November 9th, 1989. The Gate has now come to represent German unity and freedom since the end of the Cold War and divided country. Here are a few facts that … [Read more...]
German Red Berry Pudding (Rote Grütze)
This refreshing summer dessert takes advantage of the cherry and berry season. Rote Grütze is a popular specialty from Northern Germany and has a lovely tart flavor. Serve with vanilla custard, cream or vanilla ice-cream. Ingredients: 6 cups fresh or frozen, unsweetened berries (raspberries, strawberries, red currants, or a combination of … [Read more...]
Esslingen am Neckar
Esslingen am Neckar is a city in the Stuttgart Region of Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany, seat of the District of Esslingen as well as the largest city in the district. It is located on the Neckar River, about 14 km southeast of Stuttgart city center. The regions surrounding the city of Esslingen are also mostly … [Read more...]
Schultüte (School Cone)
A "Schultüte" (or School Cone, even though the word "Tüte" translates more as "bag" from German), is a paper or plastic bag in form of a big cone. When children in Germany, Czech Republic, close to the borders with Germany, parts of Poland (Greater Poland, Upper Silesia, Warmia), Austria, and parts of Switzerland set off for their first day in … [Read more...]
Bauernfrühstück (Farmer’s breakfast)
There are few better ways to start the day than with Bauernfrühstück, or "Farmer’s Breakfast". This traditional German dish was born from simplicity and necessity – a satisfying meal to fuel a long day of work in the fields. It combines leftover potatoes, eggs, onions, and bacon into one glorious skillet of golden comfort. Savory, flexible, and … [Read more...]
Crispy German Potato Pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer)
Few foods are as beloved and satisfying in German cuisine as Kartoffelpuffer, the irresistibly crispy potato pancakes found at markets, fairs, and dinner tables across the country. Also known in some regions as Reibekuchen or Erdäpfelpuffer, these golden-brown delights offer the perfect mix of crunchy edges and soft, savory centers. Whether served … [Read more...]
What is so remarkable in English Garden in Munich?
The English Garden (Englischer Garten) stretches all the way from Munich's city center to the northeastern city limits. It was created in 1789 by the British physicist Sir Benjamin Thompson. Sir Benjamin was primarily a physicist but also worked as a government administrator. He spent 11 years in Munich organizing the Bavarian army. This garden … [Read more...]
Schweinebraten – German Pork Roast
A pork roast traditionally served with a mild sauce, red cabbage, and potato dumplings (Kartoffelklöße) in the South, or peas and boiled potatoes in the North-East. Ingredients: 2 – 3 pound pork loin roast 4 slices pork bacon 2 cloves garlic, chopped salt and pepper 1 large onion 1 cup carrot slices 2 cups white wine (substitute with … [Read more...]
Weizenbrötchen – German Rolls
Every German region has them, called "Rundstück" in Hamburg, "Schrippe" in Berlin, "Semmel" in Munich, or simply "Brötchen" (= little bread). The typical Brötchen has a crackly crisp crust and a fluffy, soft, easy to pull out crumb. In this recipe we are going to have crunchy seed topping but you can also give your rolls a simple shiny, … [Read more...]
Currywurst
Legend has it that creator of currywurst was the housewife Herta Heuwer from the Charlottenburg district of Berlin. In 1949, she mixed together Worcestershire sauce, spices and ketchup, blended this with cooked tomatoes and onions and made a warm spicy sauce to cover deep fried sliced Knackwurst (Knockwurst). By trial and error Herta had created a … [Read more...]
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