Donauwelle is a German and Austrian cake, or rather Torte, that resembles the waves of the Danube river, hence the name.
Category: Food and Drink
Glühwein or Mulled Wine is usually made with red wine and spices, but there is also a white version with white wine. And there is a cold summer version with champagne.
Weißer Spargel or white asparagus is Germany’s favorite vegetable … at least during its season from April to June. There are Asparagus Routes, sculptures, you can find asparagus in art, and there are some curious things as well.
German Potato Salad is made with vinegar and broth, sometimes served warm. Unless you talk about Nordic potato salad made with mayonnaise. Read more about potatoes in Germany here.
Bratwurst, brats, sausage – however you call it, it’s a popular dish in Germany and the world. Take a look at three popular Bratwurst in Germany: Nürnberger, Thüringer, and Currywurst.
French Toast is food that you can find in almost any culture. No surprise then that Germany also sports different versions of this fried bread. They call it Arme Ritter which means ‘poor knights’. But there are more names and more variations.
Federweißer is a young wine (so young indeed that it isn’t even a wine yet) which is a delicious drink in the fall, best paired with a piece of Zwiebelkuchen (onion tart).
Kleiner Feigling – little coward, that’s the name of a popular German party drink. Find out here what it is, how to drink it, and where to buy it in the US.
A German favorite during the summer: Eiskaffee. What sounds like an iced coffee is actually ice cream, cold brew, and whipped cream. Find out here how to make it.
Maibowle or Waldmeisterbowle is a punch made with woodruff and traditionally drunk in May. Though, if you use woodruff syrup you can enjoy this refreshing wine all summer long.
