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?
Category: Food and Drink
Pancake translates to “Pfannkuchen” in German, but they are not the same. And then there are German Pancakes. Find out what’s what.
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.
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.
Swattes Swien, Schwarze Sau, Kettenfett … the licorice drink made from vodka and Türkisch Pfeffer goes by many names. And you can make it yourself.
You miss German food and want to know where you can buy it in the US? Or do you need a gift for somebody who misses German food? Then you have come to the right place.
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.
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.
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.
