Insanely addictive.
I'm not much of a German food aficionado, but a few years ago, I read a New Yorker article about Germany's "king of cakes" that's been forged in my mind ever since. In the story, Mimi Sheraton embarks on a fervid quest for baumkuchen, a ringed, hollow cake that's made on a spit with layer after painstaking layer of batter, then iced with a coating of chocolate or sugar. Source: Flickr User Read more
In New Orleans, revelers celebrate one last hurrah before the Lenten season during debaucherous Mardi Gras, but in Munich, there's less of a need to blow off steam thanks to Starkbierzeit, or "strong beer season." Each March, breweries in the region churn out doppelbock, a high-alcohol, intensely rich and malty brew, in celebration of the 17th century monks who created it. Characterized as Read more
Serious chefs invest in serious knives. You'll discover that a high-quality knife cuts down on your chopping time, is less harsh on your joints, and creates precise, swoon-worthy slices. To avoid buying overpriced junk, here are a few rules you should abide by when purchasing a chef's knife. Ultimately, it's all about your hands and what feels right. Find a local store that carries the knife and 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
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
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
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
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
