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We've never held a Feuerzangenbowle, but after seeing snapshots from Elka Karl's annual celebration, we're reconsidering next year's holiday party options. We held our annual German (as if you couldn't tell from the word coming up next) Feuerzangenbowle holiday party this past weekend, and as usual the food was superb. My husband prepares most of the food every year, but this year we also had Read more
The 178th annual Oktoberfest kicked off in Munich, Germany, this weekend, bringing out rain-soaked revelers by the tens of thousands to toast with enormous, liter-size steins. Aside from the beer (obviously) and German delicacies, the autumnal event includes cultural entertainment and attractions. What do you know about this gargantuan celebration, which marks the beginning of the Winter brewing Read more
Yum reader MyFareFoodie shared her take on the traditional German dish spätzle. Bring on the Oktoberfest spirit! Spätzle is Germany's version of pasta, but without all of that pesky kneading and rolling. It is super easy to make and only consists of a few ingredients. I gave my spätzle a bit more of an Oktoberfest punch by using beer in the batter. It's still October anyway, right? Check Read more
October brings on our pumpkin obsession, and OnSugar blogger Food Orleans clearly feels the same way, sharing this delicious pumpkin squares post. I come from a long line of German women who feel compelled to produce baked goods pretty much nonstop from October to January. I'm not even fudging this fact a bit. I refer to the phenomenon as "extreme baking," or the condition during which our Read more
Aww, what a cute lil face! My friend Samantha shared these pics of her new New Orleans pooch — and his appropriate fleur de lys collar — so learn all about him below! PetSugar: When did you get your pet and what's his breed? Samantha: We got Quincy on August 22, 2010 and his birthday is June 17, 2010. He is a male German Shepherd. PetSugar: What's your daily pet routine? Samantha: Early Read more
Although I'd bet most of us have occasions where we feel bloated, this term has nothing to do with a chubby pet! The medical ailment bloat is fairly common and, just like reverse sneezes (aka, pharyngeal gag reflexes), it has a serious scientific name, too. Gastric dilation occurs when a deep-chested dog has a full tum (of food, water, or gas) and then engages in vigorous activity or exercise. Read more
Our favorite gluten-free take on German chocolate cake. Easy-breezy meals that won't have you giving up on good food during Lent. The fastest way to cut and pit an avocado. Ten fun and fresh twists on the pie. Stefan Richter predicts who'll go and who'll stay on Top Chef All-Stars. If you love bacon, then branch out with salami chips. Reviewed: Jamba Juice's new Fruit and Veggie Smoothies. Read more
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. Weight Loss Tip #1: Maximize Your Muscle — Muscles are fat-burning furnaces, so be sure to do enough resistance training to build and maintain them (these fast workouts tone your whole body in 30 minutes), and follow your workout with a healthy meal or snack that contains protein, carbohydrates and fat. Building new Read more
For my uncle's birthday, I always bake him a German chocolate cake. However, this year I was bored with the regular old recipe and decided to try something new. Inspired by the classic Hostess Cupcakes, I created a rich German chocolate variation. First, I baked a moist chocolate cupcake. Next, I filled it with a coconut-pecan mixture. Finally, I topped it with a luscious layer of chocolate Read more
