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Heidelberg

Heidelberg is a city situated on the river Neckar in south-west Germany. The fifth-largest town in the State of Baden-Württemberg after Stuttgart, Karlsruhe, Mannheim and Freiburg im Breisgau, Heidelberg is part of the densely populated Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region. A former residence of the Electorate of the Palatinate, Heidelberg is … [Read more...]

Lauingen

Lauingen is a town in the district of Dillingen in Bavaria, Germany. It is located on the left bank of the Danube, 5 km west of Dillingen, and 37 km northeast of Ulm. St. Albert the Great (Albertus Magnus) was born in Lauingen, c. 1200. His monument is in front of the Town Hall in Lauingen: Lauingen Castle A typical German … [Read more...]

German Potato Soup (Kartoffelsuppe)

Ingredients: *-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-* 1 kg potatoes one large leek 2 carrots 1/4 of a celery root one bunch of your favorite greens (dill, parsley) 6–7 cups of chicken broth 4–5 slices of thick cut bacon bacon bat from the cooked bacon 1/4 cup of cream salt and pepper to taste olive oil German Wieners or a fairly neutral … [Read more...]

Asamkirche, Munich

St. Johann Nepomuk, better known as the Asam Church (Asamkirche) is a church in Munich, southern Germany, built from 1733 to 1746 by the brothers Egid Quirin Asam and Cosmas Damian Asam as their private church. Due to resistance of the citizens, the brothers were forced to make the church accessible to the public. The church is considered to be one … [Read more...]

Saarburg

Saarburg is a city of the Trier-Saarburg district in the Rhineland-Palatinate state of Germany, on the banks of the Saar River in the hilly country a few kilometers upstream from the Saar's junction with the Moselle. Saarburg is the seat of the Verbandsgemeinde ("collective municipality") Saarburg. The area around Saarburg is noted for the … [Read more...]

German Sausage Soup Recipe

Ingredients: 500-700 g sausage (kielbasa or bratwurst types) 1 large onion, diced 2 large carrots, diced 3-4 celery ribs, sliced 1 large turnip, diced 0.5 kg ground tomatoes (or 1 can diced tomatoes) 1 tsp dry thyme 1 tsp dry basil 300 g mushrooms, sliced (optional) 1 spinach, chopped (optional) 1-2 leaves of bay laurel 1 cup dry split peas 1 cup … [Read more...]

German Sausage with Apples, Sauerkraut and Onions

Ingredients: 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil 12 links assorted fully cooked German sausages 1 large white onion, thin sliced 2 crisp red apples, such as Gala or Braeburn, cored and cut into 1 cm slices 1/4 cup apple cider 400 g sauerkraut Directions: Heat a 12 in. (30 cm) skillet over medium heat, and add 1 tablespoon oil. Halve sausage … [Read more...]

Classical German Sausage Recipe

Germany's love affair with sausage is a tale as old as time, deeply rooted in its culture and culinary traditions. Classical German sausage, or "Wurst" as it is commonly known, is not just a food item; it's a symbol of German heritage and craftsmanship. This article delves into the history, varieties, and cultural significance of these beloved … [Read more...]

Mettwurst Recipe

The name of this delectable sausage is derived from the Low German word "mett", which means minced pork without bacon. It's related to the English word "meat". Ingredients: 3 lbs pork shoulder, 1 lb veal, and 1 lb lean beef chuck 2 tablespoons kosher salt 1 tablespoon ground white pepper 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground … [Read more...]

Bratwurst Recipe

The German Bratwurst, an iconic sausage known for its rich flavors and cultural significance, has been a cornerstone of German cuisine for centuries. From the bustling streets of Berlin to the quaint villages of Bavaria, Bratwurst is a culinary symbol that unites the diverse culinary landscape of Germany. In this article, we delve into the history, … [Read more...]