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		<title>German Words</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:56:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[German Words and Phrases Many English words come from the Germanic language.   Check out this list and see how many you can find.  We started it for you by bolding some of the beginning.  German is an easy language since there are so many similarities to English. Click HERE to learn!]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>What is Bratwurst?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2024 21:15:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bratwurst The name &#8220;Bratwurst&#8221; is a sausage made from pork and other meats in a natural casing and then grilled or fried in a pan. It is a favorite in Germany, and each region has its own specialty. Some Bratwurst are sold raw, while others are sold pre-cooked. It is important to know this so [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>How to Tie a Dirndl</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Mar 2023 19:53:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Yes, There is a proper way to tie your dirndl apron bow!  See the illustration here, and don&#8217;t make a mistake! A dirndl is  part of the Alpine traditional garment or folk costume – Tracht – of the Upper Bavaria region. It can be considered historic or traditional but is still worn today on very [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>What is an Auerhahn?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2022 22:03:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Auerhahn (in German) is a bird called the western capercaillie, also known as the Eurasian capercaillie, wood grouse, heather cock or cock-of-the-woods.  It is a heavy member of the grouse family and the largest of all grouse species.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>What is Glühwein?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Dec 2022 17:08:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[What is Glühwein? Popular at German Christmas markets, and holiday gatherings, this is a mulled wine, with a different twist. Glühwein is traditionally served at stalls at Christmas markets across Germany and Austria to keep people warm as they shop and socialize. German Glühwein, literally translates to glow-wine, because of how you feel after you’ve [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>What is German Potato Salad?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2022 19:26:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[German potato salad varies!  Most people think that all German potato salad is served warm, but that&#8217;s only one variety.  Here, we&#8217;ll look at the three types of German potato salad. Pick your favorite! German Potato Salad is made from potatoes that have less starch in them, because they keep their shape better after cooking. [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>What are Potato Pancakes?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2022 19:38:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Potato pancakes are shallow fried pancakes made out of grated or ground potato, with an egg and onion.  They are topped with applesauce or sour cream or they can be served plain.  Everyone loves them! What&#8217;s the difference between potato pancakes and latkes?  They both use potatoes and eggs as the main ingredients. Latkes also [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>What is Strudel?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2022 19:26:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Strudel is a layered pastry with a sweet filling, like apples.  It became popular in the Hapsburg Empire in the 18th century.  The word comes from the German word which literally means &#8220;whirlpool&#8221;. A pastry dough is rolled or stretched thin, then filled and rolled up.  Strudel is often served with vanilla ice cream.  It [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>German Last Names</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2022 15:12:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ever wonder what German last names really mean and where they came from? Here is a list of the origins of some German names, usually tied to occupations or attributes. German Last Names and Meanings Albrecht Noble Bauer Farmer or peasant Beck Living near a stream or brook Becker Baker Berger Someone who comes from [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Oktoberfest Song Fliegerlied</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jun 2022 16:29:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Fliegerlied (So ein schöner Tag) If you&#8217;ve been to an Oktoberfest, then you&#8217;ll recognize this famous Oktoberfest song!  Learn the words below and get ready to party! Fliegerlied  (German words &#8211; English below) Ich lieg gern im Gras Und schau zum Himmel rauf Schauen die ganzen Wolken Nicht lustig aus? Und fliegt en Flieger vorbei [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>What is Bienenstich?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Apr 2022 13:37:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bienenstich is a German cake made primarily out of sweet bread, vanilla custard filling and honey-glazed sliced-almond topping. Bienenstich means “bee sting” in German. One source for the origin of bienenstich cites a legend of German bakers from the 15th century who lobbed beehives at raiders from a neighboring village, successfully repelling them, and celebrated [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>What is Spatzle?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2022 21:54:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[&#160; Spätzle is a German egg noodle pasta with a chewy, dumpling-like texture. The short noodles are usually irregularly shaped and made from a batter of eggs mixed with flour and milk or water. What is Spatzle? Spätzle is a classic dish for those living in the Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria states in the Southern region [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>What is Goulash?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2022 21:43:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[German goulash is a hearty beef stew, seasoned with onion, paprika and caraway seeds. It is a simple, rich and comforting one pot meal that&#8217;s great over egg noodles, mashed potatoes or spaetzle. What cut of meat is goulash?   The cut you need is flank or chuck. Flank is from the lower half of the [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>What is Kasseler Rippchen?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2022 21:30:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[What is Kasseler Rippchen? Kassler Rippchen are bone-in pork chops that have been cured in a salt brine and smoked, but not cooked. The process of smoking meat and then letting it ripen in a salt brine is known as &#8220;Kasseler.&#8221; In Germany, this process is used on other cuts of pork, not just the [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>What is Sauerbraten?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2022 21:23:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sauerbraten is a traditional German roast of heavily marinated meat. It is regarded as a national dish of Germany, and is frequently served in German-style restaurants internationally. It can be prepared from a variety of meats, most often from beef, but also from venison, lamb and pork. What cut of beef for sauerbraten? A rump [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>What is Schnitzel?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2022 21:17:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[&#160; What is Schnitzel?   Schnitzel is a tender slice of meat, pounded thin, then breaded and fried, giving it a crispy coating. The dish&#8217;s name comes from the German word &#8220;schnitt,&#8221; which translates to &#8220;cut.&#8221; The most popular type of meat for schnitzel is veal (wiener-schnitzel) or pork (schweine-schnitzel), but there are also varieties made [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>What is Rouladen?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Mar 2022 16:22:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Rouladen is one of Germany’s most famous and delicious dishes!    Rouladen are thinly sliced lean beef pieces filled with bacon, onions, mustard and pickles, then held together with toothpicks and browned and simmered in a fantastic gravy. They are also fairly easy to make. Ingredients ·&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; 1/4 cup of Dijon mustard ·&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; 8 slices [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>What is Schuhplattler Dancing?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2022 15:44:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[What in the world is Schuhplattler? It is a traditional style of folk dancing that became popular in the regions of southern Germany and Austria.  It is  considered a courtship dance that copies the wooing behavior of the Auerhahn (a very flirtatious bird). Couples march out in a circle  on the dance floor and as [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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