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 […]
CULINARY
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” […]
BOOKS
Oct 1, 2021 – Book Presentation: Modern German Food from a Berlin Kitchen
No more schnitzels, sauerkraut, bratwurst and spätzle. Instead: vegetables, fruits, wild herbs and edible foraged plants- your concept of German food will be transformed by Kit Schulte’s new cookbook Modern German food from a Berlin […]
CULINARY
The Green Sauce Festival in Frankfurt
The Green Sauce is a much-loved dish in the Rhine-Main area of Frankfurt. Traditionally made of seven herbs and usually served with boiled potatoes and hard-boiled eggs, it even has its own festival in Frankfurt. […]
CULINARY
Lentil Soup with Ham – Perfect for a Cold Winter Day
Your family will love this classic, slow-simmered lentil soup which could be listed on this food blog as well. The soup includes carrots, celery, and onions, along with basic seasonings. A leftover meaty ham bone […]
CULINARY
German Winter Comfort Food: Grünkohl mit Pinkel
Cooked kale and sausage (Grünkohl mit Pinkel) is a delicious winter comfort food recipe from Germany. Before the Coronavirus-pandemic, Germans usually enjoy a “Grünkohlfahrt” in winter which includes a brisk hike accompanied by Schnapps and […]
CULINARY
Pretzels: A Medieval German Delicacy
GW Tip: In the U.S. you’ll find the best pretzels from PropandPeller.com! Bavarian founder Claudia Hillmeier managed to create truly authentic Bavarian twists. If you’ve ever been to a German bakery, you might have noticed […]
EVENTS
CA – On Dec 17, 2019, New GABA Stammtisch, Irvine
GABA is inviting you to join a Holiday Party, with a very special culinary event that brings together the community from LA to San Diego in lieu of the Stammtisch Business Mixers December! It simply […]
EVENTS
IA: Rote Grütze Demonstration on Jan. 27
Nick Eli, Rock Island High School German teacher, will give a presentation on the northern German berry dessert known as Rote Grütze. Learn how to make this delicious treat and try samples! The demonstration is […]
FEATURED
News from the Embassy of Switzerland in the US
For the Embassy of Switzerland in the United States, 2017 was a year full of events with an extensive impact on its priorities. In addition to representing Swiss interests in political, economic, financial and legal […]