I hear many people talking about Germany, both on the Internet and in person, so I thought I would try to provide some insight on how Germany really is from the point of view of an American Soldier (Me) who has lived here for over four years. Whether you are planning a trip to Germany [...]
One of the first things people think of when they think of Germany, and specifically of Berlin, is the Berlin Wall. Originally erected in 1961, the wall effectively split the city of Berlin into two separate worlds, separating families and creating an international outcry. The wall stood for almost thirty years as the most visible [...]
Germany is one of the world’s longest-established wine producing countries. Vineyards have been found in the country’s western region, along the Rhine River, since the days of the Ancient Romans. Today, Germany is number eight among the world’s largest wine-producing nations, creating over 1.2 billion bottles of wine per year. Germany’s wine-producing history dates back [...]
As with so many of Germany’s industries, German beer is produced with the finest in craftsmanship and to the highest standards. In fact, Germans took their beer so seriously that they created the world’s oldest food law, Reinheitsgebot, which decreed that German beer could be made with nothing other than water, hops and malt. Though [...]
World War II was the most destructive military event in the history of the world. The deaths attributed to this global conflict are estimated at 50 to 70 million lives lost over a six-year period. It involved almost all of the world’s great nations divided into two major powers, the Allies and the Axis. By [...]
One of the most popular activities for tourists visiting Germany is visiting some of the country’s remarkable castles. There are over 25,000 castles and palaces throughout the country; some are in ruins, but others are in magnificent condition. Visitors can tour many of them; in some, you can even have dinner or spend the night. [...]
Here is some general information on Germany and the national currency (Euro) that I hope will be useful for anyone planning a trip here. One of the first things you will need to do when planning your trip to Germany is convert your national currency to the Euro. To do this you can either get [...]
The Black Forest, located in Baden-Wuerttemberg Germany, close to the French border, is home of the original Cuckoo clock. The famous Cuckoo clocks are all hand made and carved into many different beautiful designs. If you plan to visit this beautiful area be sure to visit the ‘Mummelsee’ (Mummel Lake) where you can find a [...]
German Restaurants and Bars You do not get water for free, you have to pay for it. If you order water you will get carbonated water. In most restaurants you can request tap water and they may or may not charge you but it is most likely straight from the sink. In some American fast [...]
Ingredients 3 cups flour 4 eggs 1/4 tsp. Nutmeg (optional) 1 1/2 tsp. Salt 1 quart cold water Directions Stir flour, eggs, salt and 1/2 cup of water. Beat until batter is smooth and no longer sticks to the spoon. Add water as needed. The spaetzle dough can be firm enough to be rolled [...]
Ingredients 1 cup fresh white bread crumbs ½ cup milk 2½ lbs lean veal, preferably shoulder 2½ lbs pork belly or fatty pork butt 1 tbsp. and 2 tsp salt 1 tsp. freshly ground white pepper 1½ tsp freshly ground nutmeg 8 yards prepared casings, about 4 oz. 2 tbsp. [...]
Ingredients 5 lbs. veal 1 oz. ground mustard seed 5 lbs. lean pork butts 1 Tbsp. ground white pepper 3 1/2 oz. non-fat dry milk 1 tsp. ground celery seeds 3 1/2 oz. salt 1 tsp. mace 3 1/2 oz. soy protein concentrate 1 oz. powdered dextrose 1 tsp. [...]
Ingredients 4 Kaiser rolls, thinly sliced Breadcrumbs as needed 2 eggs A few stems of finely chopped parsley 1/2 cup milk 2 Tbsp. butter Salt & Pepper Directions Soak rolls in lukewarm milk for 1/2 hour. Add the remainder of the ingredients and mix well. If mixture is too wet add some breadcrumbs. Shape into [...]
Ingredients 2 lb. boneless pork or veal cutlets 2 beaten eggs 1 cup bread crumbs 1/2 cup flour Oil, i.e. Olive oil 500 g. sliced mushrooms Pepper Salt 1/2 tsp. paprika 300g. sour cream 200g. liquid whip cream lemon juice 2 tbsp instant gravy powder flavor enhancer Directions Meat: Flatten the cutlets with a meat [...]
Ingredients 6 to 8 (medium size) potatoes 1/4 cup flour 2 eggs 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg 2 Tbsp. Margarine or butter 3 slices bread, cut into cubes Directions Cook potatoes in water until tender. Cover and refrigerate 12 to 24 hours. Peel and finely chop cooked potatoes or mash thoroughly. In a [...]
