Faschingskrapfen, German Mardi Gras donut
Austria, Breads and Pastry, Desserts, Germany, Northern Europe, Recipes

Faschingskrapfen – German Carnival Donuts

Faschingskrapfen or German Donuts are baked customarily at Fasching which is end of February. It’s the time of Carnival, and similar like Mardi Gras. The fist-sized pastries are not only found all year round in Franconia, but also in Southwest Germany, where they are called “Fastnachtsküchle”, and in Germany’s capital Berlin, the “Berliner”. The Krapfen are typically filled or injected with Hagebutte or Rose Hip … Continue reading Faschingskrapfen – German Carnival Donuts

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Pretzel sandwich
Austria, Breads and Pastry, Germany, Northern Europe, Recipes

Pretzels, almost like from the Bakery

So I’m a little proud. I can’t stop looking at the pictures of my Pretzels. Aren’t they beautiful? And they taste almost like from the bakery. Who would have thought that? Years ago, I tried to bake Pretzels and I failed miserably. Baking Pretzels, or in German “Laugenbrezel” or in Bavaria “Brezn”, seemed so complicated to me at the time that I preferred to leave … Continue reading Pretzels, almost like from the Bakery

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Apple Pancakes, Apfelkräpfchen, Apfelpfannkuchen Sticky post
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Apple Pancakes or Apfelkräpfchen

When I grew up in Germany my mother often saw me as a child, although I was already an adult. As you guessed, she would mother me. When the Apple harvest was over and this fruit was freshly picked, Apples were always on the table in form of apple puree, or my favorite, the delicious Apple Pancakes She would often say: “Come on Mädle, eat … Continue reading Apple Pancakes or Apfelkräpfchen

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Ackerhaus betthaupt, painted folk art
Austria, General, Germany, Northern Europe

Traditional painted furniture, the “Bauernmöbel”

Cover photo above: Work of a Peony Rose painter anno 1784, a painted headboard in the Ackerhus Museum. The fillings show the two seasons of Spring and Summer in the form of two women. When King Max II (1811–1864) wanted to connect to the peasants, he began actively promoting the art and customs of the people in the 19th century. With his doing he planned … Continue reading Traditional painted furniture, the “Bauernmöbel”

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Salzburger Nockerln Sticky post
Austria, Germany, Recipes

Salzburger Nockerl, a sweet, light and fluffy Dumpling

At one of my visits to Salzburg a couple years ago I was longing for an Austrian sweet dish. We stopped at Cafe Mozart in the Getreidegasse to experience this local dessert. This decadent sweet dish/dessert was prepared by Anneliese Schwarzmann former chef and owner of the Hotel Stadt Mainz in Würzburg Salzburger Nockerl are light and fluffy, they are delicate vanilla-flavored dumplings, which reminds … Continue reading Salzburger Nockerl, a sweet, light and fluffy Dumpling

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Hot Egg liquor Punsch, Eierpunsch
Desserts, Drinks, mixed, Germany, Northern Europe, Recipes

Eierpunsch or Eggnog Liquor Punsch

Made with Eggnog Liquor and White Wine. It is something you would not expect to taste this good. It can easily become your favorite drink at the Christmas Market. Heat plain Eggnog, add some Rum, Whisky or Brandy, then some orange juice and white wine or champagne. Fill in 6 cups or glasses and decorate with spray whipping cream. Sip with a straw Also try … Continue reading Eierpunsch or Eggnog Liquor Punsch

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