Here are a few tips to help you decipher German wine labels. Living in central Germany puts you right in the middle of some of the best vineyards in the world. It would be a shame not to learn something about German wine during your stay.Continue Reading
What do we need? • One nice slice of salmon per person (150 grams, or more if you like a bigger one) • 120 grams of potatoes per person • Lettuce • Tomatoes • Cucumber • Sea salt • Ground white pepper • Lemon juice • Olive oil • AcetoContinue Reading
Ingredients (for 4 people) • 500 grams of feta cheese • 1 bell pepper (or if you can get them, take these little bell pepper mix boxes to add a little more color to your meal) • 8 to 10 small vine tomatoes • 4 green peperoni • 4 smallContinue Reading
One thing many Americans tend to miss most about the States is the food and understandably so. (And supermarkets being open 24/7 but that’s a different story.) If that’s the case for you, then we have excellent news: Home Burger & Cocktails in Zweibrücken makes wicked burgers, cocktails and moreContinue Reading
Ingredients (for 4 people) for gnocchi 1 pound boiled peeled mashed potatoes 2 tablespoons semolina 1 tablespoon potato starch 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2 eggs 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground white pepper 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg Ingredients for sauce 3 onions, finely diced 1 clove of garlic, dicedContinue Reading
Ingredients (for 4 people) • 2 pounds seedless watermelon, diced in 1 inch cubes • 2 limes • 2 tablespoons walnuts, whole • 8 mint leaves, washed • ¾ pounds feta cheese or 350 grams • ¼ teaspoon black pepper • 2 tablespoon olive oil Preparation Press the limes toContinue Reading
Ingredients (for 4 people) • 4 pork steaks from the neck (Schweinenacken) • 1 tablespoon lime juice • 1 tablespoon mustard • 1 teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon ground pepper Mix lime juice, mustard, salt and pepper. Brush the steaks with the marinade and allow to sit in refrigerator forContinue Reading
Ingredients (for 4 people) 4 whole chicken breasts, without bone 1 tablespoon oil ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper ¼ teaspoon sugar 10 spring onions ½ cup almonds in their skins ½ chopped parsley 2 cups Greek full fat yogurt ½ cup creme fraiche 1 lemon, juiced Parchment baking paperContinue Reading
Ingredients (for 4 people) 4 veal steaks, seasoned with salt and white pepper 1 tablespoons ghee or butter 12 stalks green asparagus 1 small box of Hollandaise sauce For Carrots Vichy 8 medium sized carrots, peeled and finely sliced 1 bottle of mineral water 1 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon saltContinue Reading
Schloss Vollrads is one of the oldest wine estates in the world, dating back to the 13th century and is located near Wiesbaden and Frankfurt.Continue Reading
Ingredients for the Brioche: • 4 eggs, at room temperature • 1 ounce dry active yeast • 2 ½ cups all bread flour • ¼ cup sugar • 2 teaspoons salt • 8 ounces unsalted Irish butter, at room temp. cut into small pieces Ingredients for the Topping: • 8Continue Reading
Ingredients (for 4 people) Pommes Boulangere • 1 ½ pounds of potatoes peeled and diced in ½ inch cubes • 2 small onions finely diced • 6 cups of lamb broth (a dish often served with Lamb) • ¼ teaspoon thyme • ¼ teaspoon minced garlic • ½ teaspoon saltContinue Reading
Learn about the Almond Bloom Festival at the German Wine Road in the Rhineland-Palatinate area.Continue Reading
VeggieWorld is a consumer and trade fair for products and services supporting the vegan lifestyle. The largest and longest running Vegan Expo has several upcoming dates in Germany! Continue Reading
Mr. Gerhard Leicher, consultant to the German restaurant industry and Munich resident for over 20 years, shares his favorite Bavarian restaurants in Munich with us.Continue Reading
Ingredients (for 4 people) • 4 chicken breasts • 4-6 red/purple onions • 1 cup red wine • 1 tablespoons balsamic vinegar • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil • Salt to taste • Ground white pepper • Sweet paprika • 2 pre-packaged Gnocchi packs Ingredients for salad • Radicchio lettuce •Continue Reading
The Do-It-Yourself public trade fair all about arts & crafts, design, handcraft, baking and cooking will be held from 17th to 19th February 2017 in the Messecenter Rhein-Main Wallau. TV presenter Tine Wittler will be this years´ special guest. The trade fair will take place in the Messecenter Rhein-Main WallauContinue Reading
Ingredients • Red cabbage: 1 jar of red cabbage (you will fi nd it on the economy named Rotkohl or Rotkraut) this will be enough for up to 4 people • 1 onion • 2 apples • Sugar, salt, ground white pepper • Red jam (cherry is the best) • AContinue Reading
Ingredients • A handful of brussel sprouts per person… • Bacon • Onion • Salt • Ground white pepper • Nutmeg • Butter Brussel sprout season has started – one of the most tasteful and delicious vegetables, in my opinion. Preparation Cut the bacon and the onion into fine dices.Continue Reading
This holiday season try a tasty delight, Christmas Whiskey Pecans! The recipe is simple and the ingredients are minimal. Continue Reading
What do we need? For four persons: • 1 onion • 2 Bell peppers • 2 Carrots • 2 Zucchini • Pasta • Margarine 1 spoon full • Vegetarian bouillon (quarter liter) • Salt, ground white pepper, a bit of basil and liquid cream if you like Preparation: Cut all the vegetablesContinue Reading
In the already romantic old town of Rüdesheim am Rhein, the Christmas Market gives this town the final touches of becoming a real-life fairy tale village.Continue Reading
What do we need? • 150 grams ground meat (pork and beef) per person • Sunflower and olive oil • Tomato paste • Sliced tomatoes in a jar or a can (you can get it on the economy) • A bit of red wine • Onions, garlic, salt, ground whiteContinue Reading
What do we need? 100 grams of pasta, one egg and one slice of cooked ham per person. Salt and ground white pepper to season, and margarine. Preparation: First bring salted water to the boil and cook the pasta. About one teaspoon of salt per one liter of water. Don’tContinue 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
Thanksgiving is one of the best holidays with the family every year – spend time with the people who matter most over delicious a Thanksgiving meal.Continue Reading
Christmas is knocking on your door! So grab your holiday shopping list and head to a German Christmas Market! Because there are so many wonderful markets to see in Germany, here are eight tips to help you out! Continue Reading
Hello friends of delicious cooking! Let’s do some vegetable today. This name comes from a little french town called Vichy…they have mineral springs there for people who are looking for healing What do we need? For four persons we will need 400 grams of carrots, half teaspoon of sugar, salt,Continue Reading
What do we need? For four people we need 600 grams of chicken breast, one jar of mushrooms (or 120 grams of fresh ones), 2 small red onion, red wine, tomato paste, oregano, basil, parsley, some margarine and olive oil for roasting, 500 grams of noodles as you like themContinue Reading
Hello friends of good cooking and eating! Today we will make a tasty casserole with cauliflower, noodles and ground meat. What we need: Cauliflower, noodles, ground meat, salt, ground white pepper, sugar, butter, oil, lemon juice, grated cheese, a small onion, four eggs and a little jar of liquid cream.Continue Reading
Chef Klaus has been beating schnitzel senseless and terrorizing eggs for over 35 years in such highly regarded restaurants such as the Hotel Post in Garmisch-Partinkirchen. Born in Baden Württemberg, he now calls Ramstein home and spends time in Karlsruhe as well. “Cooking with Klaus” is a roving cooking classContinue Reading
Spice up the fall season with this delectable spiced pumpkin and coconut casserole dish. Continue 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
During late September and early October, the town of Mössingen comes alive to celebrate its 10th Annual Apple Fest. My family and I are so excited to participate in apple fest in Baden-Württemberg! According to the organizers, this once small local festival keeps growing every year. The fest offers seasonal and delicious favorites asContinue Reading
Located near Kaiserslautern, Freinsheim is a fascinating place to visit. It has festivals, a ruined castle, an impressive Old Town, a toy museum and more. Continue Reading
While it’s still summer and the sun is shining, head to a beer garden. Enjoy an evening with fine beer, delectable meals, and good fun for the entire family. Continue Reading
Darmstadt recently hosted its annual Schlossgrabenfest, one of the biggest music festivals in Germany. This four-day event had over 400,000 attendees, more than 400 bands and much more. Continue Reading
A Street Food Festival is where, unlike the average German fest, the FOOD is the main event and not a side attraction. The Taunusstein Street Food Festival offered an array of treats for every palate! Continue Reading
With a history of over 2000 years, Cologne or Köln as it is called in Germany, is now ranked as one of the must-see places in Germany. Continue Reading
Have an incredible family day by joining a wine walk in Germany! This is a great way to spend a spring or summer Sunday, enjoy breathtaking views and sample delicious food and wine. Continue Reading