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Hoorah! European Specialties in Bed Bath & Beyond!

Lisa — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 01:47:15 +0000

We had an interesting week in the Stolze household. Last Saturday, we had a freak October snow storm which resulted in 6 inches of snow, fallen trees everywhere, and loss of electricity – for DAYS. Our town is still recuperating. Schools were closed for three days, whole sections of town were essentially boarded up due to no communications, nor electricity. We stuck it out in our home with no heat, and no way to cook other than stove top. No refrigerated food items survived. It was torture.

As you can well imagine, it took a lot of ‘field trips’ to keep our 7 year old warm, fed, and happy. One of these trips, we took a drive to Bed Bath & Beyond to try and find astove-top percolator, as we were coffee-less, and grumpier for it. Imagine my surprise when we walked in and saw their newest addition – World Market. My son and I spent much too much time wandering through, slack-jawed and taste-testing everything they had available. There is more coffee and tea than I have ever seen in any one place before. The Brit in me drooled over the PGTips teas, Cadbury candy, and canned treacle pudding, while the German in us was equally enchanted by the Adventskalendar selection, spaetzle, Milka, Kinderpunsch, and jarred wurst. The Asian palates will find equally exciting items, not easily found elsewhere in the States. The selection of gourmet and international foods is simply wonderful. If I had to make one negative observation, it would be that there are too many choices. One could easily spend an hour wandering through there. And the best part? Given the specialized nature of the items, the prices are very reasonable, and somehow manage to undercut small, niche food markets.

I am unsure as to how many Bed Bath & Beyond stores are adding the World Market section, but I can tell you that there is one in East Hanover, New Jersey. Very new, and very wonderful. If you are in North Jersey, I highly recommend it. They are apparently not putting money into marketing the opening yet, as they want to ensure that there is a real interest. So please, stop by and show them how much we love the idea!

As an aside, we never did find a percolator. However, we did find stollen, lebkuchen, jarred bockwurst, and Milka bars had somehow found their way into our basket. Today we returned with my husband, who was equally flummoxed by the selection of German and Indian foods. All in all, a very good find!

Event in NJ – Fifth Annual Grove Street Oktoberfest

Lisa — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 14:29:06 +0000

In two days – October 7, 2010 – Jersey City, NJ will see its fifth Grove Street Oktoberfest. Come down and watch the exciting two-block parade, and then stay for the great block party afterward! The festival will be complete with a traditional biergarten (beer garden), Oompah bands, and German food. Stop by “Bar Majestic” for authentic German cuisine, as well as seasonal beers. The menu will include wurst, schnitzel, red cabbage and sauerkraut, and potatoes.

Times and directions are as follows:

WHEN:

Thursday, October 7, 2010

4:00pm: Two-Block Parade

4:00pm – Midnight: Oktoberfest Party

WHERE:

On Grove Street, two blocks south of the Grove Street PATH Station, and across from City Hall

The event is free of charge, while food and beverages can be purchased at the event.

Fall 2010 – Oktoberfest in Warren, NJ

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 01:21:34 +0000

OKTOBERFEST – PUBLIC INVITED. Saturday, October 9, 2010 from 12:00pm – 5:00pm. Join us at FOREST LODGE, 11 Reinman Road, Warren, NJ 07059, (908) 754-7300. There’s Bernie’s Orchestra, German/American Foods, Special Performance by The Sängerchor of Clark. The Kids will keep busy with Carnival Booths, Inflatables, and Amusement Rides. There’s a Vendor Fair too! Bring your family and friends! It’s going to be a great day!! This event will happen RAIN or SHINE! There’s plenty of covered seating under the Pavilions throughout the park. Admission $6.00 per person. Children under 10 years old – FREE Admission! VENDORS WANTED! Email; Oktoberfest2010@aol.com for details.

Frühlingsfest/Spring Festival

Lisa — Sat, 22 May 2010 00:40:28 +0000

Title: Frühlingsfest/Spring Festival
Location: Clark, NJ
Link out: Click here
Description: A day of live music, food, beer, and fun! Open to the public. Featuring the Bud Gramer Band.
Start Time: 12:00
Date: 2010-05-30

Maibock Festival

Lisa — Sat, 22 May 2010 00:15:31 +0000

Title: Maibock Festival
Location: Jersey City, NJ
Link out: Click here
Description: The May Bock beers from Germany are in! Come in Saturday to hear live Oom-pa music, and drink the beers of the season. Begins Friday, and ends on Sunday at Zeppelin Hall in Jersey City.
Start Date: 2010-05-21
Start Time: 17:00
End Date: 2010-05-23

135th German-American Augustober Fest

Lisa — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 21:56:34 +0000

Title: 135th German-American Augustober Fest
Location: Schuetzen Park, North Bergen, NJ
Link out: Click here
Description: Family event with German Imports, castle bounce, games, German market, food, coffee haus and live music by The Adlers.
Start Date: 2009-08-15
Start Time: 12
End Date: 2009-08-16

Visit us on Facebook!

Lisa — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:24:05 +0000

The German Kitchen is now on Facebook. Come join us at www.fbook.me/thegermankitchen

Hopefully this will become a great way for us to keep in touch with our visitors, and receive your suggestions for recipes and events.

As always, thank you for visiting with us!