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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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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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This Article is About Eggs (No, I’m Not Yolking)

April 18, 2021

As the title suggests: this article is about eggs. German vocabulary words, idiomatic expressions, famous eggs, and funny stuff with eggs.

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Otto von Bismarck and His Herring

April 1, 2021 1 Comment

Otto von Bismarck was a German statesman who helped establish the German empire in 1871. So, what does he have to do with a herring?

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Of Pancakes, Pfannkuchen, and German Pancakes

February 4, 2021

Pancake translates to “Pfannkuchen” in German, but they are not the same. And then there are German Pancakes. Find out what’s what.

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Is German Chocolate Cake actually German?

January 25, 2021

Are you considering baking a German Chocolate Cake for your German friend or co-worker? You might want to know that German Chocolate Cake isn’t actually German.

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The Sweet History of Marzipan

January 12, 2021

Who doesn’t like Marzipan, this delicious almond candy covered in chocolate or added to cakes? Read here about the history and how to make your own.

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