RECIPES
German Chervil Soup
German Chervil Soup or Kerbelsuppe in German – Chervil is a delicate culinary herb used in the German and general European cuisine. It has a mild flavor with a tiny hint of anise; the leaves are […]
Winter
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 […]
FILM/TV
SoCal: Friday Films: Winter’s Daughter on Dec. 14
Director: Johannes Schmid, colour, 90 min., 2011 On Christmas day, 12-year-old Kattaka finds out that her dad is not her biological father. Disappointed and angry over her parents’ long silence, she wants to search for […]
TRADITIONS
Mit dem Gloecklerlauf die Boesen (Winter-) Geister Vertreiben
Im Advent reicht das Salzburger Brauchtum von Krampus- und Perchtenläufen über das traditionelle Turmblasen bis hin zu den zahlreichen Salzburger Advenstingen. Einer der schönen Winterbräuche in Salzburg, die immer im Jänner stattfinden, ist der Glöcklerlauf. Dieser […]
NEWS
Germany Holds Second-Most Medals Won in 2018 Olympics
So far in the 2018 Winter Olympics, Germany holds the second-most medals won at 24 total Olympic medals. As of February 21, Germany has won 12 gold medals, 7 silver medals, and 5 bronze medals. […]
TRAVEL
Sledging in the Bavarian Alps
When Fasching Saturday arrives, it is that time again: Up to 200 courageous participants charge down the 1,000 m hillside in the Pfronten district of Kappel on traditional wooden horn sledges called “Schalenggen.” In times […]
NEWS
Switzerland wins first Gold Medal of the Olympics, Austria takes Bronze
Simon Ammann of Switzerland has won the first gold medal of the Vancouver Winter Olympics on the normal hill in men’s ski jump, Austria’s Gregor Schlierenzauer won the bronze medal. Austria has 81 athletes at […]