Traditional Straw Stars are ornaments made in Germany, Scandinavia and some Eastern European countries. They are made out of natural straw with thread woven between the straw that helps hold it together. Although there are several different legends told aboutRead More →
Paul Klee was born in 1879 in Switzerland to a German father and Swiss mother. His father was a music teacher and his mother an actress. They encouraged their son to become a musician, but as a teen he decidedRead More →
The Feuer, Wasser, Sturm, Blitz, (Fire, Water, Storm, Lightning Game) is a German party game. Although as few as 3 people can play, it is more fun when played with a group, young and old alike. It is easyRead More →
Germany is known the world over for their delicious bake goods. One of the most popular treats is the strudel. The oldest recorded strudel recipe, a turnip strudel, was found in a 1696 recipe book. Strudels are a many layeredRead More →
Hit the Pot Game, called Topfschlagen in Germany, is a fun game to play indoors on a rainy day and a perfect party game. Germany is known for its delicious chocolates, and the prize at the end of this gameRead More →
Two very common and delicious foods in Germany are Bratwurst and Bratkartoffeln (sausage and fried potatoes). Bratwurst is most commonly made from pork, but it can also be made from veal or beef. The first historical account of sausage inRead More →
Fermented foods, like sauerkraut, are found in most cultures. Fermenting foods makes them easier to digest and can be stored for longer. Many German dishes include sauerkraut as part of the main dish or as a side dish. This sauerkraut recipeRead More →
