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Bratwurst The name “Bratwurst” is a sausage made from pork 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 that they are […]
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What are you drinking? The way you pour beer depends on what you’re drinking. There are three types of beer: lager, pilsner, and wheat beer (weissbier – there are 3 of them, some with more yeast than others), and each one of them is poured differently. The foam You want a nice head with German
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Yes, There is a proper way to tie your dirndl apron bow! See the illustration here, and don’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
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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.
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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
What does Pfeffernüsse mean in German? The name literally means “peppernuts”, and does not mean it contains nuts. The cookies are roughly the size of nuts and can be eaten by the handful, which may account for the name. German for “pepper nut“, Pfeffernüsse are named for the pinch of pepper added to the dough
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Stollen is a traditional German Christmas fruit bread, made of nuts, spices, and dried or candied fruit, coated with powdered sugar or icing sugar and often containing marzipan (a delicious almond paste!). During the Christmas season it is also called Weihnachtsstollen or Christstollen. The most common Stollen is Dresdener Stollen from the city of Dresden,
German potato salad varies! Most people think that all German potato salad is served warm, but that’s only one variety. Here, we’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.
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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’s the difference between potato pancakes and latkes? They both use potatoes and eggs as the main ingredients. Latkes also
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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 “whirlpool”. A pastry dough is rolled or stretched thin, then filled and rolled up. Strudel is often served with vanilla ice cream. It
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
Fliegerlied (So ein schöner Tag) If you’ve been to an Oktoberfest, then you’ll recognize this famous Oktoberfest song! Learn the words below and get ready to party! Fliegerlied (German words – English below) Ich lieg gern im Gras Und schau zum Himmel rauf Schauen die ganzen Wolken Nicht lustig aus? Und fliegt en Flieger vorbei
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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
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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
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’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
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 “Kasseler.” In Germany, this process is used on other cuts of pork, not just the
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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
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What is Schnitzel? Schnitzel is a tender slice of meat, pounded thin, then breaded and fried, giving it a crispy coating. The dish’s name comes from the German word “schnitt,” which translates to “cut.” The most popular type of meat for schnitzel is veal (wiener-schnitzel) or pork (schweine-schnitzel), but there are also varieties made
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