German Food

If you want a tasty gourmet meal, you would have to take a trip to France so as to experience the best when it comes to gourmet cuisine. If you're in Germany, chances are, you're expecting to hop on a ride on one of their famous world-class cars, and drive at breakneck speeds on their famous lonely highway roads. But you certainly would never expect to get damn good burritos from this part of the world, you know. Yet, I think burritos just found the way to Berlin!

This is exactly what two investors have brought to Berlin. Dolores, Germany's first burrito shop, seeks to take good Californian fast-food dining to this part of the damn planet! So the world famous Frankfurts and Vienna sausages of Germany now has a worthy contender when it comes to easy outdoor dining, don't you think? This burrito shop is at the actual corners of the streets Münz and Rosa Luxemburg. Plus, it stands not in the midst of palm trees, but in avocado trees!

Yes, the owners of this shop, namely Grischa Coenen and Philipp Krahé, are the first people in Germany to own a burrito shop! Not only that, but it is actually the first and foremost burrito shop in the history of Germany! But the owners have stated that in running a business in a country, just the right planning is needed for the job. After all, burritos thrive on smashed-up avocados, better known as guacamole. So it would take more than just export resources for this one, you know.

I know being drunk may cause a person to see himself and the world as fresh and young-looking, but I think a newly formulated German beer just might actually be able to do this the literal way! Since beer is regarded as being a healthy drink if taken in moderation, what bad would it do if it is made to stop a person's aging process as well! I now believe that the heavens bless the human race time and again with such beautiful things, and beer is one of the things in history I see as an epitome of the outworldly combination of miracles and human ingenuity!

I even think the digital information platform known throughout the world as the internet comes a distant second when it comes to the invention of beer as the top innovations of past centuries. Well, now that there's a beer that's supposed to keep people young, then the internet just became the distant third! This German beer, called Bathbeer, can be either drunk or applied on the surface of the skin. I just hate the idea of the latter method, for it gives me the idea of drinking cosmetics! Nevertheless, I thank the heavens for the innovators of this beer didn't strip this drink off its necessary alcoholic content!

In every event or occasion, eating is almost an inevitable tradition. In Germany, you'll enjoy varied specialties in different taste, smell and treats. All the same, guests are still summoned to a delectable dining experience.

In Christmas, along with the constant ringing of the bells, the air is filled with the aroma of baked apples and cookies, and so with the warm inviting flavors of fish or meat. It is as common as having the traditional turkey during the American Thanksgiving dinner. But in some instances, it varies in different German communities.

In rural regions, hunting and butchering a hog is common before the holiday season. This fresh and good meat is relished with potatoes, small dumplings (Spatzle) and kraut, and Metzelsuppe or soup from the broth you boiled your sausage in. But this meal entails a lot of preparation for cleaning, chopping and slicing of the hog, for which most family members and friends help out.

On the other hand, fish is a rather favorite serving in Catholic areas where and when there's a lavish supply. The Christmas table also includes pork roast and liver dumpling soup. In the last century, Wiener Schnitzel became popular. It is traditional to have cabbage (red or white) and Sauerkraut with mulled cider, beer and Gluhwein as favorite drinks. However, when supply or climate does not permit a fish or hog meal, goose is an equally sumptuous alternative. Goose fat or Gansefett with crackling served on a bread with salt is a delicacy aside from the goose egg and meat.
Although these specialties represent various traditions, what's important is to have family and friends together. May it be with goose, fish or hog, a lot of details and effort is placed behind every meal. The German holiday season is not just about the lavish celebration but the sentiments of unity and peace.

This is a very peculiar recipe and if you do not like peppers, then this cookie dish will not befriend your taste buds. Seriously, Pfeffernuesse includes ground pepper (the black variety), but it does not taste too spicy. I know this part is hard to explicate so i suggest that you just try making it and make your own impression of Pfeffernuesse. Basically, the ingredients include:


egg
sugar
honey
almonds (which reminds me of the Holy Almond cake)
lemon zest
flour
baking powder
allspice or cinnamon (the secrets behind the aromatic flavor of the cookies)
cardamon or cloves
pepper

If you are to make these cookies for a party, I suggest that you also include rum. Before mixing these ingredients together, make sure that the spices and almonds are finely chopped or ground. We do not like cookies with whole peppers.

Before baking the dough, it must be chilled for two hours. Afterward, we make rolls having at least a diameter of one inch. Then we cut them into half inch slices. The slices are then rolled into balls. Prior to the baking process, they are set aside for three hours to dry. Finally, they cookies are baked in 300 degree-Fahrenheit oven for fifteen minutes.

I admit I love noodles. I prefer noodle dishes over rice or burgers. Yes, they are made from flour just like bread, but noodles have distinctive characteristics that make them enjoyable to eat. Besides, there are as many noodle dishes as main courses.

By the way, noodles have become a basic food in Germany. The Germans, like the Italians, have long been making their own noodles. The only difference between the two is that the German noodles are simpler to make. The main ingredients of the noodles are flour, milk, salt, eggs, and water.

The noodles are called Spatzle. It originated from the city of Swabia. Germans eat them as substitute for rice. In making the noodles, the dough is laid on a tray or board. To cook it, the dough is gradually shaved using a knife and drop on boiling water. Chefs find the procedure time consuming and tricky. There is a simpler way, though, to shape the dough into noodles and that is by rubbing or pressing it through a colander. If the noodles float in the water, they are already cooked. The traditional way of preparing the noodles is more advisable, but for busy bees like me who have no time to cook, Spatzle noodles are already in the market.

Germany is known for its various fascinating attractions. Aside from its natural beauty, it also has pleasing people. When you go to Germany, one of the things you will not forget is their Fried Cheese Cake. But you do not need to worry because if you wish to make this delicious cake recipe, it is very easy.

Ingredients
2 cups of cottage cheese, creamed
1/2 cup of potato flakes, dehydrated
2 eggs
1/8 tsp. salt
1/3 cup of sugar
1/2 tsp. lemon rind grated
1/3 cup of raisins
1/4 cup of butter or margarine
Confectioners' sugar, preserve or syrup

Procedure
1. To make dough, mix altogether the potato flakes, cottage cheese, salt, eggs, sugar, raisins, flour and lemon rind.
2. Pat dough on the surface that is floured in order to make a 9 x 3 inches rectangle.
3. Form squares measuring 1 1/2 inches then cut.
4. Melt the margarine in the pan.
5. Fry the cut squares for at least 2 minutes each side until they become brown.
6. Serve with syrup, preserves or sugar.

Now you can try the tasty food of Germany in your home. If you have plans to put up a fast food business, it might help you prosper.

In Germany, a typical breakfast comes with a coffee, bread, boiled-egg, or pancake. Pancakes have become popular in Germany for its fluffiness and rich flavor. Just like any other pancakes, the German type is a mixture of flour, milk, egg, sugar, butter, and a pinch of salt to balance the taste.

The secret in cooking this favorite morning delight is the gradual addition of ingredients. The eggs are beaten lightly, while the remaining ingredients are added one at a time, little by little. The batter is poured in skillets made of iron, of course, and cooked in the oven in a low temperature for fifteen minutes. When the cake starts to brown, it taken out of the oven and topped with butter.

German pancakes are usually served with sugar powdered on top of it. Some are served with berries, fruit slices, cream, or cinnamon. German pancakes, most of the time, are shaped like a bowl. They come in various sizes; some are large and impossible for one person to consume. Commonly, they are eaten with lemons and sugar, although jam is sometimes used as well. The pancakes eaten in Germany are of the British variety.

You'll be surprised to know that German Cake is not really German. The truth of the matter is, the name was derived from a certain Samuel German. Sam, thinking that it would be more convenient for bakers to have a chocolate where the sugar was already added to it, created a sweet chocolate bar, which is exclusively used for baking, for Baker's Chocolate Company. After some time, the company gave Sam the credit and named the product Baker's German's Sweet Chocolate. Since then, chocolate cake recipes contain the chocolate bar as an ingredient. Sam's creation became a trend in cooking. Eventually, as the recipes went being published, the apostrophe in the product's name has been eliminated, thus giving the cake an impression being German made.

German Chocolate Cake is from America. It was not brought, as is sometimes reported, to the Americans by German immigrants. The baker's favorite chocolate bar is sweeter than semi-sweet chocolate and contains chocolate liquor, sugar, and cocoa butter. Sam was able to make a quality chocolate out of these common ingredients and make a mark in chocolate cake recipes.

I love to eat. That is a fact. I especially relish German delicacies. The delicacies that I really enjoy are marzipans, lebkuchen, stollens, baumkuchen, and everyone's favorite -- German chocolates!

You might ask what Marzipans are. Well, it actually means "March Pane." This bread requires rose water as an ingredient. Actually, it is the single flavoring that is allowed for the marzipan. However, it is okay to place icing sugars to the said bread once it is baked.

On the other hand, Baumkuchen is a piece of cake, a tree cake. These delicacies are usually made for very special occasions. You have just seen a Baumkuchen if you see a cake that seems like a tower with some irregular-shaped rings of chocolate icing.

On the other hand, Lebkuchen and Stollen are made for the Christmas holidays. Stollens contain nuts and other sweet delicacies inside. Lebkuchens are ginger delicacies that are spiced. It also has a taste of honey in it. Furthermore, the Lebkuchen can sometimes be chocolate-coated. This is the reason why Lebkuchens are popular gifts for the Christmas holidays.

Lastly, German chocolates are made differently compared to their American counterparts. Sugar content is lower. Also, one can not find vegetable fat in German chocolates. Thus, every bite of it is absolutely great and mouth-watering!

Perhaps the most interesting thing to note about the German patty called Frikadellen is its similarity to the American Salisbury steak. The Germans are very popular for their love of meat (steaks, to be exact) and bread. Frikadellen is one of the most common German foods being served to German households and even in many gourmet restaurants elsewhere in Europe and in the United States.






To make your own Frikadellen, you'll need only a few ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
1 tbsp oil, 8 tbls breadcrumbs
1 lb ground pork
2 tsps salt
2 tsps flour
1/2 cup milk
5 tbsps oil
2 tsps basil
2 tsps pepper
3 small onions, diced and sautéed

These ingredients are pretty easy to find from your local grocer. What makes Frikadellen quite unique is the way the ingredients are mixed together to create that savory taste that Germans adore. Just mix all the ground meats and sauté the diced onions in oil. When it's done, add the onions in the meat mixture. Afterwards, stir your breadcrumbs and milk, along with the basil, salt and pepper in the meat mixture. When this is done, all you have to do now is simply mold the mixture into palm-sized patty. Then fry them until they become golden brown in color.

Aside from beer, another essential component of Oktoberfest celebration is wurst. There are several kinds of sausages in the whole world, Germany has the wurst - no pun intended. There are over a thousand varieties of wurst in Germany but there is one commonality among them, German sausages must only be made with meat and spices.

If it contains any other ingredient, it's not wurst. Perhaps the most common variety of German wurst is the Frankfurter, made from grounded lean pork and cold-smoked. A German wurst can only be called a Frankfurter if it is made in Frankfurt.

Germany isn't just about beers and sausages, there are so many food fairs here, you wouldn't know where and when to start! On February 2-4, 2006, the Fruit logistica would be set up in Berlin, Germany.

This food fair is especially for delicious fruits and vegetables, there will be more than a thousand exhibitors, coming from all over the world; The fair would be visited by 20,000 or more visitors from more than one hundred countries. In Nuremberg, Germany, there will also be a "BioFach, World Organic Trade Fair." There would be atleast 1,900 exhibitors, almost all of them coming from other countries. The fair will be anticipating 30,000 visitors and will be held on February 16-19,2006.

Bueno Kinder chocolates are the most delicious European chocolates that I have ever tasted, it's very addicting. I first tasted it when my dad went to Germany and took home some bueno kinder chocolates for me, from then on, I was hooked! Kidding aside, it's really a yummy treat, anyone would enjoy it. It's like a thin wafer filled with hazelnut cream, it's a light, sweet treat. Just the perfect sinfully delicious snack from Germany! So, when you go and visit Europe, make sure to try this chocolate out!