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I have been living half of my life in Germany, then US, and traveling since then. My passion is cooking, painting and glass mosaic art. I try to re-create recipes I grew up with or tasted while traveling in Europe. To read my newest Blog please "Follow" me on the right by entering your email address, or press „Like“ on the Facebook tab

Germany

Recipes

Spreads

Obatzta, a Bavarian Brie Spread

“Obatzda”, also called “Angemachter Camembert” in my Frankonian circles, is a typical Bavarian spread made from Brie. It is served with a fresh Pretzel or Bauernbrot This spread includes Beer and Caraway seeds which is added in many Southern German dishes. Thinking about Bavarian Pork roast and Sauerkraut. I have an American friend who despised […]

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Desserts

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Why call it Easter Bread?

If you choose to make the yeast rolls or croissants, you would bake them at 425 F, 20 to 25 minutes. Easter Bread with sugar crystals , also called decorating sugar (Hagelzucker) Here you can buy the “Hagelzucker”

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Döner, a popular street food

The true Döner was discovered 1867 by Iskender Efendi (Master Alexander), the original family restaurant is located near Istanbul (Bursa), Turkey, where the Iskender brand is very popular. The Döner at their family restaurant is the original, made with lamb. The basics remain the same, beaten slices of meat are seasoned with local herbs and […]

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Can a “Wiener Schnitzel” claim to be Viennese?

However, historical research has shown that the Viennese had an affection for all things fried much earlier. If your pantry was stocked, then you could bread and fry all manner of mainstays like chicken and veal, or everything else from head to toe. So sorry to disappoint you, dear Italians, but veal was indeed first […]

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Desserts

Northern Europe

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Belgian Waffles in Brugge

These Waffles are stuck on my mind, because they are so exceptional, light and fluffy.

Germany

Travel Destinations

A Mosel cruise to Cochem

We sat on the patio at one of the cafes at the landing when I had the idea to check into the Mosel cruise. Koblenz is where both rivers Rhein and Mosel meet. Because the Mosel has locks and dams, the water level was fine for ship travel. We were told the cruise will take […]

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Southern Europe

Moussaka, a Greek Casserole

I love most southern European cooking, and I haven’t made this dish for a while. It’s a little time consuming in preparation, many steps need to be followed. But don’t let that hold you back . because there is multi tasking involved. IMO, it would be a great meal to invite friends over, open a bottle of red wine and involve them into the process. I can see lots of laughter and good conversation preparing this meal.

Germany

Recipes

Side dish

Sauerkraut the Bavarian way

As we know, fermented food is good for your gut, and is proven to be healthy, improves digestion, and boosts immunity. So how it is done? This is optional before cooking the recipe below: Per 1 1/3 pound of cabbage: 1 tbsp salt, keep at 65F to 72F in a jar on the counter for […]

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Germany

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Bratwurst “Drei im Weggla” or “Zwa im Halbn”

The Coburger Bratwurst is the largest with at least 31 cm, it’s a coarse kind and usually roasted over the open pine cone fire, which gives the special flavor. It is also the only one that is eaten as a single entity on a small bun, but all the other in Upper Frankonian variants are […]

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Frikadelle or German Meat Patties

In Bavaria it’s called Fleischpflanzerl, in Frankonia Fleischkuechle, Fleischkraepfle or Frikadelle, and in the North Buletten or Bratklops. Frikadelle or German Meat Patties Print Rate this recipe 1 2 3 4 5 1 ratings Angie with AngiesWeb Ingredients 1 pound beef ground and/or pork ground mixed 2 small hard rolls (optional), soaked in milk and […]