Treats without tricks: St Martin in Germany
Every November brings a challenge for German parents: The candy collection. If you now think of Halloween, you wouldn’t be entirely wrong. The very American habit of “trick or treating” […]
Don’t call me Kraut – … the proper term should probably be “potato”
No, don’t worry, this article won’t complain about insults thrown at Germans. Rather the opposite: We want to correct an inaccurate stereotype and replace it with something far better. Yes, […]
Food, kitsch, gifts and sweet alcohol: Germans love Christmas markets – as do Mancunians
Long before the actual season starts, Christmas markets make their appearance in Manchester’s streets and squares – from November 9th to December 22nd it’s nearly two months in which foodies […]
Know your Knigge: What to avoid during German Mealtimes
“When you’re at home, behave as if you were on the king’s table. This way, when you’re at the kings table, you can behave just like home.” Many German kids […]
Bread and Butter – The core of German nutrition
Legend has it that beer and Bratwurst are the cornerstones of German food, and Brits like to call Germans “Krauts” for their love of Sauerkraut, but both is not quite […]
Homemade Meat Feast: Germany’s traditional barbecue
Visiting Germany in summer, it is hard to avoid the scents of a longstanding German tradition, celebrated whenever the sun is out: Homemade barbecue, grilled over searing charcoal in gardens, […]
It’s Carnival time!
For many Germans, February is carnival time. Since medieval times a period of merriment has been a precursor to the Lenten fast for Christians across the world. Germany explodes in […]
How to make Hamburg’s Famous Red Berry Pudding with Vanilla Sauce
In the North of Germany food reflects the region’s proximity to the sea. Hamburg, in particular, is known for its seafood inspired cuisine. Lying where the Elbe and Alster Rivers […]
A Toast to German Cheese
Cheese. Loved by the English, Germans, and mice of all nationalities. The UK boasts a number of famous cheeses such as Cheddar but Germany is the King of Käse production […]
Black Forest Gateaux Recipe – Schwarzwalder Kirschtorte
Baden-Württemberg is the federal state which is home to the beautiful Black Forest, Schwarzwald. It is also the name given to one of Germany’s most calorific cakes – the Black […]