My Sausage and Sauerkraut Life in a Pfefferkuchen world
Spring is upon us and with it comes not only a sense of renewal and beautiful flowers, but sweets and treats. Beautiful, delicious, fresh and colorful, like der Erdbeerkuchen, die Himbeertorte or das Rhabarberkompott. All are just a few of the seasonal delights which are sure to bring a smile to those taste buds. But,... Continue Reading →
Easter in Germany is just as big of a deal with Germans as Christmas. Every year colorful eggs tied on with ribbons hang from every tree and bush in every village, town and neighborhood. Smaller trees also find their way into the homes of Germans as colorful centerpieces. The Ostereierbaum or Easter egg tree does... Continue Reading →
If you are a kid in Germany, June 1st is a magical day. Not only because you get to spend the day with your family attending special events in your neighborhoods and cities, or maybe taking a day trip to the beach, or forcing your parents to play board games for hours on end, but... Continue Reading →
Nothing says it's Christmastime quite like sipping that first cup of Glühwein. Especially while strolling among decorated booths at a German Weihnachtsmarkt on a cold winter's night. Served in tiny mugs, it warms your toes, smells and tastes good and is Germany's most loved and heart-warming holiday drink! Glühwein literally translates into 'glow wine,' because of the way it... Continue Reading →
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. OPINIONS ARE MY OWN. The German Tannenbaum or Christmas tree is usually put up and decorated on Christmas Eve. Even until now and in households with young children, the tree is still secretly decorated by the mother of the family and is revealed during Bescherung or gift opening. Traditionally,... Continue Reading →
Even though it is technically not a cookie, this German pastry is one of the most famous of all Christmas pastries. Stuffed with dried fruit, nuts and spices and famously dusted with a very thick layer of powdered sugar Christstollen are prized throughout the world. Stollen, pronounced 'shtaw-lehn,' is a cake-like fruit bread made with yeast, flour... Continue Reading →
One of Germany's most beloved and popular Christmas cookies, these delicious iced gingerbread treats are one of my all-time favorite! Crunchy on the outside, soft, spicy and chewy on the inside, Pfeffernüsse are just simply divine and hard to stop eating. Pfeffernüsse, which literally translates into 'pepper nuts,' are small spiced cookies that develop their flavor through a blend... Continue Reading →
Covered in a thin icing of dark chocolate and consisting of several layers, Dominosteine or domino tiles are another iconic German treat which can only be found during Christmas time. Having been invented in Dresden in 1936 by a German chocolatier by the name of Herbert Wendler, the original recipe for Dominosteine includes creamy marzipan which has been... Continue Reading →
These delicious thumbprint cookies are an absolute must for Christmas in Germany. Traditionally made with a shortcrust base that is filled with red currant jam, Engelsaugen or angel eyes, are soft and crunchy, buttery and fruity at the same time. In some parts of Germany, Engelsaugen are also called Husarenkrapfen, which translates into 'hussars donuts'... Continue Reading →
Spritzgebäck are one of the most delicious Christmas cookies you will ever eat. Pronounced 'shplitz-ghe-beck,' Spritzgebäck is a German and Alsatian-Mosellan Weihnachtskeks or Christmas cookie made of flour, butter, sugar and eggs. When made correctly these cookies are crisp, fragile and somewhat dry but buttery. A definite must on very Christmas cookie plate. Spritzgebäck. Spritzgebäck... Continue Reading →
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