by Antje Timmermann | Jun 8, 2026 | Culture, Food, Uncategorized
by Marion Endt-Jones Have you ever come across a bowl of spaghetti with tomato sauce and grated parmesan cheese in a German “Eisdiele” or “Eiscafé” (ice cream parlour)? If so, you have spotted, or ordered, a plate of Spaghettieis: whipped cream covered by a mound of... 
by Antje Timmermann | May 13, 2026 | Culture, Food, Travel
by Marion Endt-Jones Every year between mid-April and the exact date of 24th June (the Feast Day of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist), all of Germany is in the grip of a ghostly pale, edible spear: the sturdy-looking but delicate-tasting white asparagus. White... by Deutsch Centre | Nov 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
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” has made it to Germany and is nearly as popular as in England. It is, however,... by Deutsch Centre | Feb 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
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, Sauerkraut is pretty neat. But the whole “Kraut”- thing is overrated. What... by Deutsch Centre | Nov 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
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 and shoppers can visit over 300 stalls with all kinds of offers. The...
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