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Donauwelle – A Cake Inspired by the Danube River

May 8, 2025 0 Comments

Donauwelle is a German and Austrian cake, or rather Torte, that resembles the waves of the Danube river, hence the name.

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Glühwein: Red, White, and Spritz

February 23, 2025 0 Comments

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.

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White Asparagus (Spargel) – Germany’s Favorite Vegetable

May 11, 2024

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.

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Germans Love Their Potato Salad(s)

August 19, 2022

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.

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Three Popular Bratwurst in Germany

January 18, 2022

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.

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What “Poor Knights” Have to Do with French Toast

January 14, 2022

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.

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Fall Calls for Federweißer

October 15, 2021

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).

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Kleiner Feigling – The German Party Drink with Cult Status

September 17, 2021

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.

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How To Make A German Eiskaffee

July 22, 2021

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.

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Maibowle – May Punch with Woodruff

May 28, 2021

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.

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