New Year’s Eve in Germany wouldn’t be the same without a large bowl of this, for even a meager gathering of 4 people. Very easy to make, and delicious. Difficulty: Easy. Preparation Time: 20 minutes. Portions: 11 cups, approximate. Ingredients: 2 cups sugar 2 cups water 750 ml bottle of dry white wine 750 ml [...]
One thing you will always find at any German bakery are butter cookies. Kids love them, and Omas always have a stash for the kiddies. They are a great staple for sweet trays around the holidays too, and can be cut into any shape you like. They are definitely one of my guilty pleasures this [...]
I just received my newsletter from German Deli advertising their Christmas in a Box Gift Boxes! It reminded me of all the wonderful items my inlaws send us around the holidays. Unfortunately, shipping things of this nature from Germany can be quite pricey for the general public. There are many things we love in our [...]
This is the final installation of our Rumtopf series. The recipe is very easy, it’s the wait that is difficult! Difficulty: Easy. Preparation Time: 30 minutes. Total Time: 42 days Portions: 10. Ingredients: 2 lbs fruit (strawberries, plums, cherries, peaches, pears, raspberries, currants, blueberries, gooseberries, …) 1 lb sugar 3 cups rum
Rumtopf is a longstanding German tradition in which various fruits are collected and preserved in rum for months. As is the case with wines, this gets better with age if done properly. There are special pots that one can purchase to preserve and maintain the necessary conditions. Imagine my giddiness when I saw that one [...]
Well, 2010 is here, and it’s time to try our hand at some more German foods! In proper Southern Germany and Austrian fashion, I cooked Schweinebraten, Kartoffelbrei, and Erbsen for New Year’s dinner. For those of you playing catch-up, that’s pork roast, mashed potatoes and peas. The pig is considered good luck for the new [...]
This is a festive holiday drink, made to serve family and friends to celebrate Christmas and New Years (Silvester). You may also substitute the wine with a non-alcoholic version. Difficulty: Easy. Preparation Time: 15 minutes. Portions: 2 – 3. Ingredients: 1 bottle of red wine (750 ml) 4 eggs (or 8 egg yolks) 5 tablespoons [...]
