RECIPES
Eisträume – Ice Dreams
Nothing beats ice cream on a hot summer day. I don`t care how many calories this desert has, it is just simply the most delightful “meal”. I am one of these people who cannot eat […]
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Inspired by Goethe’s “Osterspaziergang”
Vom Eise befreit sind Strom und Bäche Durch des Frühlings holden, belebenden Blick; Im Tale grünet Hoffnungsglück; Der alte Winter, in seiner Schwäche, Zog sich in rauhe Berge zurück. Von dorther sendet er, fliehend, nur […]
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Emily Blunt loves “Marmite”
Talking about bread spread. Recently I interviewed Emily Blunt, when asked what the British actress carries with her on her journeys, she exclaimed “Marmite”. Since I have never heard of it, she described it as […]
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Pinot Noir With an Umlaut
By by Eric Asimov Published: January 11, 2010 TODAY’S word, people, is spätburgunder. Let’s say it slowly: SHPAYT-bur-GUHN-der. That’s German for pinot noir, and the time has come to say it out loud. Trouble is, […]
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A German Staple: Gurkensalat (Cucumber Salad)
Ingredients: One large salad cucumber, one onion, half cup of sweet cream, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, parsley, dill, tarragon and borage. Directions: Cut a peeled cucumber into thin slices, salt lightly and let stand for […]
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From Switzerland: Zürcher Geschnetzeltes (Zurich Ragout)
Zurich Ragout, in Swiss German dialect Züri-Gschnätzlets, is a simple ragout recipe in a white sauce made with mushrooms and white wine. It contains many of the typical Germanic flavorings, including parsley and lemon zest, a […]
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Recipe – Glasierter Früchtelebkuchen
FEATURED RECIPE from Germandeli.com Ingredients: 7 oz (200g) raisins 3.5 oz (100g) dried apricots 3.5 oz (100g) dried figs 3.5 oz (100) candied lemon peel (cubed) 2 oz (50g) candied orange peel (cubed) 6 tbsp […]