Cream of pumpkin soup, or pumpkin anything, is probably not something that comes to mind when you’re thinking about traditional German food. However, pumpkins have become a very popular part of fall in Germany. When we were there last year we saw different varieties of pumpkins for sale on road sides, folks growing small varieties in their gardens and…
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Potato Pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer)
If you’ve never had potato pancakes then you’re missing out big time, in my opinion. These crisp disks of potato goodness make for a versatile side dish, a meatless dinner, or just a great snack, especially if served with a side of applesauce. They’re quite popular in Germany at outdoor markets and festivals from Oktoberfest celebrations, Christmas Markets to…
Carrot Apple Salad (Karotten-Apfelsalat)
Oof, the weather has been really warm up here in the Pacific Northwest. I overheard someone at the grocery store say that they were looking forward to go down to California to cool off. Apparently, it’s 10 degrees cooler in Anaheim than here in the Seattle area. You’ll never hear me complain about the heat since…
Semolina Pudding (Griessbrei)
Do you have a childhood favourite dish that reminds you have your grandparents? Perhaps something special your Grandma or Grandpa would make for you when you came to visit? Well, this is mine. My Oma would always made this semolina pudding (Griessbrei) for me when she was making fish for lunch. I was the…
Creamy German Cucumber Salad (Gurkensalat)
Gurkensalat! Cucumber salad! There’s not much I can say about this delicious, creamy, dilly, crunchy salad other than it’s one of my absolute favourites. It’s one of those tastes that will always take me straight back to childhood because it was something my Mother made often. It can be enjoyed any time of…