After looking at the history of the pretzel in Europe and the US, it is time to try making pretzels myself. The recipe I like best uses caustic soda that gives the Laugenbrezel its distinct taste.
Author: Anika Rieper
Germerican (Schleswig-Holstein, Pennsylvania)
Master's in German Literature and Social Psychology
Avid Reader and Bookseller
German Teacher
After looking at the origin and history of the pretzel in Europe, we take a look at the pretzel in the US from Philadelphia in Pennsylvania to Freeport in Illinois.
You love Germany or know a Germanophile? These German inspired designs can go on t-shirts, mugs, hats, and make great gifts.
Here are two recipes: one for Martins- or Zuckerbrezeln, and one for Stutenkerle or Weckmänner. They are German recipes that I translated into English with American measurements. Links to the original are in the post.
In the fall, children all over Germany take part in lantern parades, they sing songs, and in some regions they receive a sweet dough man. Especially in the West, this happens on St. Martin’s Day which is November 11th.
When I studied in Hanover, Germany I lived in a district called Stöcken. I passed the Stöcken Friedhof (Stöcken cemetery) every day on my way to school, the library, or the grocery store. My friend and I would actually go for a walk there since the cemetery is really more of a park with graves. […]
November 1st is Allerheiligen or All Saints’ Day, but what exactly is that? Is it the same as Allerseelen or All Souls’ Day?
For Protestants, October 31st is an important day. Martin Luther published his 95 theses about the issues he had with the Catholic Church, especially with the selling of indulgences.
A month ago, I wrote about 10 American and British artists who recorded their songs also in German. Here is now a playlist on youtube featuring even more singers with their German language songs.
October 31st is not only Halloween but also Reformation Day. Playmobil published a Martin Luther figurine in 2017 to commemorate the 500th anniversary.
