Traditional German cuisine is known for being hearty and rather heavy on meat and potato-based dishes. Thus, Rinderrouladen with potato dumplings and Rotkraut are one of its most worthy representatives. The filled beef rolls...
Germans love their sausages. That is pretty much a fact. They come in all different shapes and sizes – from standard Bratwurst to curiosities like Leberwurst; from sliced sausage for traditional Abendbrot to street food...
As it gets closer to Christmas, hexagonal packages are popping up on supermarket shelves across Germany. The little window on one side of the packaging reveal a chocolate-glazed cylinder. It is one of Germany’s...
For centuries, people have been attributing magical capabilities to the elder plant. Be it as a tree of life or a weapon against black magic and witchcraft. It is not far to seek that...
“Oh what kind of pizza is that?” Yes, alright, the concept at first sight may be similar – a flat dough with toppings baked in an oven – but that’s about it. Flammkuchen is...
This layered cake is a true local specialty from the east of Germany. The classic Dresdner Eierschecke is a sheet cake with three layers. The base hereby consists of a sponge or yeast dough....
Dampfnudeln are a type of yeast dumplings which are cooked and steamed simultaneously. This method creates a soft surface and a crunchy base is. That typical salty crust is the main difference to Germknödel...
Admittedly, this cloudy, beige drink in big beer glasses does not look too appealing at first sight. However, even some of the greatest beer lovers enjoy a glass of this German specialty once in...
Nope, the name Club-Mate has nothing to do with a night club buddy – although this is pretty much the drink’s role in Berlin’s party scene. Club-Mate is a caffeinated, non-alcoholic soft drink based...
Have you ever been to a bar or night club in Berlin and wondered why bar tenders are serving mouth wash? Well, after many hours of partying until the early morning, this might not...
Everybody knows how long and harsh Berlin winters can be. And so it is no wonder that as soon as the days become warmer and longer, Berliners flock outside to the city’s many parks...
Whether you party at a music festival in Germany during summer or stroll over a traditional German Christmas market in winter. You will likely smell this freshly baked deliciousness from afar. Germans love their...
Zwiebelkuchen is a traditional German pie which is mostly known in the wine regions and usually eaten during the grape harvest. As the name implies – ‘Zwiebel’ means ‘onion’ – its main ingredient is...
Döner is a sandwich made from Turkish flatbread filled with some sort of shaved meat, different kinds of vegetables and sauce. Along with Currywurst, Döner is Germany’s most favorite street food today! While the...
If you cringe a little at the sight of this wrinkly, old-looking sausage, it will surprise you with its delicious taste. Rohesser is a certain type of raw pork sausage from Germany which is...
At first sight, this traditional German dish is probably not the most appealing. Admittedly, the light grey is a rather odd color for food. However, if you are a fan of liver, you will...
