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What Is the Difference Between Kimchi and Sauerkraut?
You may scoff at the question, What is the difference between sauerkraut and kimchi? but even if you...
Explainers
Is Smoked Beer the Bacon of the Booze World?
The first sip of a smoked beer is bound to be perplexing. There’s the smell, reminiscent of a roaring...
Explainers
What Is White Asparagus?
My youth was haunted by a literary character in the form of a vampiric rabbit, aptly named “Bunnicula...
Explainers
If You’re Not Eating Bavarian Nuts, You’re Not Celebrating Christmas
Anyone who enjoys a solid Christkindlmart usually makes a beeline for the bratwurst, warm apple strudel...
Food Trends
Sauerkraut 101: So Much More Than a Hot Dog Condiment
Sauerkraut is having a moment. Not only is it steeped in tradition and intensely flavorful, it’s also...
Spotlight Interviews
A Guide to Springfest, Oktoberfest's Little Sister
Springfest—or Früehlingsfest as it's known in its native German—is Munich's best-kept secret. It's...
Food News
What Is Oktoberfest, Anyway?
This year, from Sept. 16 to Oct. 3, the world is celebrating Oktoberfest. To most (myself included...
German Recipes
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Traditional Radler
A German sports drink consisting of beer and lemon soda.
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Beer-Braised Bratwursts with Onion
Great for tailgates or the Super Bowl, this easy recipe braises bratwursts in beer, then they're served...
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Soft Pretzel
The flavor of this soft pretzel recipe will beat any street vendor’s wares. Our soft pretzels are...
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Herb Spaetzle
A classic German herb spaetzle recipe.
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Bockwurst Sausage
Arguably the most popular German sausage.
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Black Forest Cake
A Black Forest cake recipe with layers of devil's food cake, cherries, and whipped cream that makes...
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German Mulled Wine (Glühwein)
A German mulled red wine recipe with orange, lemon, spices, sugar, and a splash of brandy.
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Warm German Potato Salad with Bacon
A classic warm German potato salad with bacon recipe, with a modern twist. You will need Yukon gold...