CULINARY
Old Fashioned Tomato Soup
The old fashioned tomato soup is a classic and authentic German recipe as it was used by my grandmother. You would add rice to this soup which is a great combination with tomatoes. Important is […]
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RECIPES
German Lentil Soup
The German lentil soup is a classic among all German soups. We tried out several options: Using lentils from a can and dried ones. We came to the conclusion: Dried lentils are the best. You […]
BOOKS
CASH IS QUEEN – A Girl’s Guide to Securing, Spending and Stashing Cash by Davinia Tomlinson
Cash is Queen breaks down the basics of how young women of today can learn to understand and manage money – an empowering skill that will last them a lifetime. The world’s first money book written exclusively […]
FILM/TV
German film THE FORGER Opens NY March 3-Based on the true story of Cioma Schönhaus
Kino Lorber is pleased to present Maggie Peren’s The Forger, based on the incredible true story of Cioma Schönhaus, a young Jewish man in Berlin who survived the Holocaust by hiding in plain sight. The Forger will […]
CULTURE
“Becoming Black” – Film Screening and Discussion at Goethe-Institut Los Angeles
Villa Aurora and Thomas Mann House, in collaboration with the Goethe-Institut Los Angeles, cordially invite you to a screening of the autobiographical film BECOMING BLACK on February 24th at 7:00 p.m. (PT) at the Goethe-Institut […]
TRAVEL
Condor Airlines Moves into New Home at JFK Terminal 7
Condor Airlines, Germany’s leisure airline, has moved its operations at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) from Terminal One (T1) to its new home in Terminal Seven (T7) effective Jan. 5. Condor will […]
RECIPES
Sauerkraut Stew with Sausages
The Sauerkraut stew with sausages makes a a wonderful dish for all seasons but some prefer it in winter and fall. You must try this stew, or “Eintopf” in German, if you love Sauerkraut. The […]
EVENTS
CA: Dec. 18, 2022 – Announcing MAK Architecture Tour 2022
The MAK Center’s 2022 Architecture Tour features the stunning hillside houses designed by R.M. Schindler in the Silver Lake and Echo Park neighborhoods of Los Angeles. Schindler did not believe in a formulaic design for his […]
EDUCATION
FREE TRIAL CLASSES IN DECEMBER 2022 AND JANUARY 2023
Every semester, there are free 60 minute trial classes on various levels so students can experience how the teachers teach online. If you have not taken any classes with us and have previous knowledge of […]
RECIPES
German Marzipan Quark Stollen
Germany is the country of the most famous Christmas baking and one traditional cake is the Stollen. There are many different recipes on how to make the Stollen. One is the “German Marzipan Quark Stollen” […]