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Brezel - Pretzel Food and Drink

The Twisted History of the Pretzel – Part 4: Sweet Pretzels

April 25, 2021

Most people think of a Laugenbrezel when thinking about pretzels. But Germany has many sweet pretzels, baked for different occasions and in different parts of Germany. Let’s take a look.

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Food and Drink German Food Language

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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Food and Drink German Food People

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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Food and Drink German Food

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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Türkisch Pfeffer and Vodka Food and Drink German Drink

Swattes Swien – Delicious Licorice Drink

December 14, 2020

Swattes Swien, Schwarze Sau, Kettenfett … the licorice drink made from vodka and Türkisch Pfeffer goes by many names. And you can make it yourself.

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Haribo Süßigkeiten Food and Drink German Products and Gifts

German Food for People who miss German Food

December 11, 2020

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.

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Brezel - Pretzel Food and Drink

The Twisted History of the Pretzel – Part 3

November 17, 2020 2 Comments

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.

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The Twisted History of the Pretzel – Part 2

November 16, 2020 2 Comments

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.

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