Germans love Christmas Cookies so much that they designated an entire word to it: “Plätzchen.“ This means if you’re looking for cookies anytime between January and October, they’re “Kekse” but as soon as the first lights are put up, they will all be replaced by the seasonal “Plätzchen”. Yes, evenContinue Reading
Thanksgiving refers to a time of the year when families gather and together expresses their thanks for what they are thankful to and for. It is believed that the first Thanksgiving celebration took place in year 1621; this was the time when Wampanoag Indians and Plymouth colonists came together toContinue Reading
From Bratwurst to Leberkäse, there are more than 1500 different kinds of wurst many of which are not available in the U.S.Continue Reading
Oppenheim is a place of wine and water, a small town on the banks of the Rhine where the circle of life is very much present. It is a place where you can get back to basics. Travelers can stroll past gorgeous buildings, wander sprawling vineyards, and emerge from aContinue Reading
There are so many things to love about Halloween—the costumes, the decorations, and most of all, the food! These Halloween food crafts are perfect for getting you into the Halloween spirit. Best of all, they’re easy for kids and adults to make (and eat, too)! Here are 4 easy andContinue Reading
This cheesecake will stay moist for days in the refrigerator. The flavors of both the cream cheese and pumpkin shine through without competing. Delicious!Continue Reading
Celpro Italian Supermarket in Mainz-Kastel is the gateway to Italian delights! There you will find impressive sections of pastas, olives & peppers, cheeses, wines and so much more. Continue Reading
Make your own Pumpkin Spice Latte with real pumpkins, plus save money. Continue Reading
Vienna, Austria’s largest city and capital, is not only rich in culture, art and history, but also in food. The gorgeous city is home to people from a variety of cultures and nationalities, so you’ll find anything from Belgian fries, hearty Hungarian cuisine or seafood to a more traditionally AustrianContinue Reading
The American love affair with pumpkins is well documented. On the other side of the Atlantic, autumn is the season in which decorative gourds pop to life all across the country. Coffee shops fill with pumpkin spice lattés. Kitchens everywhere give off the delicious aroma of pumpkin pie or pumpkinContinue Reading
Discover how to make pumpkin puree from fresh pumpkins and use it in baking, such as this delicious recipe for pumpkin bread.Continue Reading
Mössingen host its 9th Annual Apple Fest this Sept. 27 to Oct. 4 which celebrate “all things apple!” Other attractions near are a geopark, a Beguine convent, a war memorial and more. Continue Reading
Ingredients (for 4 people) 2 pounds potatoes 1 jalapeno, optional 12 shallots or small onions Less than one cup of poultry broth 6 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 10 stalks parsley chopped 7 stalks tarragon 1 cup dried tomatoes 1 cup black olives, without stones Zest ofContinue Reading
There are 5000 different types of German beer which are made by more than 1300 breweries. So it might take you some time to sample them all!Continue Reading
Food is the most essential part of absolutely any party but when it comes to the Fourth of July, there are only three colors that your guests want to see on their plates: red, white and blue. (Mimosas are excluded from this rule.) Of course you can throw a regularContinue Reading
Germans love a good summer barbecue as much as Americans do but what they put on their plates doesn’t exactly resemble hot dogs, burgers and co. These recipes can easily be prepared in advance to make sure you can enjoy the evening with friends or family instead of being stuckContinue Reading
by Nate Cairney It took me a while to try a lambic beer. This wasn’t because I doubted it would be good — lambic lovers I knew swore by the deliciousness of Belgian fruit beers such as Lindemans’ cherry-flavored Kriek or raspberry-flavored Framboise. It’s just that, on a continent filledContinue Reading
Ingredients for 4 people Slightly more than 1 pound of strawber- ries, washed and quartered 4 whole mint leaves washed 4 mint leaves finely sliced 10 tablespoons sugar 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 250 grams mascarpone 4 tablespoons milk 4 tablespoons lime juice Mix 4 tablespoons sugar with balsamic vinegar. MarinateContinue Reading
Ingredients (for 4 people) • 6 tablespoons coconut flakes • 6 bananas • 3 tablespoons butter • 4 tablespoons fresh liquid honey • 2 tablespoons lime juice • 4 scoops of vanilla ice cream Preparation Egg nogg whipped cream for topping if desired (you can get this in some ofContinue Reading
A starter, a main dish and a dessert… this is what a traditional French meal looks like. But which are the most traditional French desserts? Continue Reading
Take a journey to the towns of Herzogsweiler and Freudenstadt in the Black Forest to discover the secrets of smokehouses, microbreweries and more. Continue Reading
Ingredients for 4 people 2 cups cherries, pitted 2 ¼ cups cherry juice 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon potato starch 1 ½ cup flour 1 -1 ¼ cup milk ½ teaspoon sugar ¼ teaspoon cinnamon 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons margarine 4 scoops of vanilla Ice cream Whipped cream toContinue Reading
Ingredients (for 4 people) ¾ cup almonds without skin ½ cup fresh basil leaves chopped 12 basil leave whole ½ cup fresh parsley chopped 1 whole lime, washed 6 tablespoons olive oil ¼ teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground white pepper 2 small zucchini 2 garlic cloves, finelyContinue Reading
Ingredients (for 4 people) 4 cups fresh mushrooms sliced into quarters and washed 3 tablespoons butter 1 cup diced ham or bacon 1.5 pounds spaetzle ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon nutmeg ¼ teaspoon white pepper 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 1 cup grated Gouda Preparation Allow butter to melt in pan.Continue Reading
Try this Valentine’s Day Raspberry Truffle recipe for a treat that’s rich, sweet and decadent.Continue Reading
Nothing makes me happier on Valentine’s day than having a yummy dessert with my special person.Continue Reading
Ingredients • 100 grams of mushrooms per person • 1 small onion • one leek • a little oil • salt • ground pepper • some red wine • parsley • baguette FOR THE DIP: • 1 spoon of crème fraiche • 1 spoon of mayonnaise • 2 teaspoons ofContinue Reading
Acne problems are quite debilitating to the sufferer. Although we all suffer from this at some point in our life, break-outs shouldn’t be ignored. Continue Reading
Ingredients • For four persons : 600 to 700 grams of beef • Salt • Pepper (corns and ground) • Sugar • White wine, Red wine • Vinegar (a simple one will do – no need to take for example balsamic or any other fancy one) • Carrots, Leeks, CeleryContinue Reading
Ingredients for 4 people Ingredients for 4 people • 4 -5 tablespoons of vegetable oil • 7/8 cup ground almonds • 4 tablespoons cocoa powder • 2 teaspoons baking powder • 2 tablespoons of baking stevia or another source of sweetener • A dash of salt • 2 whole vanillaContinue Reading
Glühwein, which literally translates to ‘glow wine‘, is a staple at every outdoor event throughout the winter months. It lets you continue to take advantage of your convenient location in the heart of Rhineland Palatinate’s wine region without sacrificing any fingers as you’re watching snow fall on the romantically litContinue Reading
While many Germans resort to classic dishes like potato salad and sausages or Schnitzel, most take advantage of the spare time that comes with the holidays and create extravagant meals for the whole family. The basic concept is the same as American feasts: a combination of meat, seasonal vegetables andContinue Reading
The holidays provide an important opportunity to get together with family and friends. This time of year, however, can be especially tough for those serving in the military, stationed far from home and loved ones. Bring comfort to those who serve with a perfect holiday meal filled with these favoriteContinue Reading
by Nate Cairney, contributing writer Featured image by Africa Studio / shutterstock.com “Holiday traditions” are often so ingrained that we rarely stop to think about them. What happens, then, when you and your family move abroad and are cut off from grandmother’s pumpkin pie? Do you try to video-conference into a diningContinue Reading
Roast Beef dinner is the perfect meal this time of the year. Continue Reading
Ingredients (for 4 people) • ½ cup chopped parsley • 8 ounces crème fraiche • 2 small zucchini diced into ½ inch cubes (or diced celery if you prefer) • 1 pound cherry tomatoes • 2 cloves garlic minced • 6-7 tablespoons vegetable oil • 2 stalks of rosemary •Continue Reading
Get started on your shopping journey beyond the gate guards – discover info on popular grocery and hardware stores as well as drugstores in Germany.Continue Reading
Ingredients for 4 people 1 cup finely diced carrots 1 cup finely diced celery 1 cup finely diced onions 2 finely diced garlic cloves 8 tablespoons olive oil 1 chili, minced 4 cups dry red wine 1 ½ cup vegetable broth 3 stalks thyme, chopped 1 piece of Parmesan rindContinue Reading
Ingredients for 4 people • 1¾ pound chicken filets • 20 wooden skewers/sticks • Baking parchment paper • 1 cup green olives • 4 tablespoons olive oil • 1 organic lemon • 6 stalks fresh oregano • 2 garlic cloves minced Preparation Soak the wooden sticks in water for 1-2Continue Reading
The castle and guard house, which house the Whisky Museum, are landmarks of the town of Kirn.Continue Reading