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Read a Recipe, Translate German Terms, Learn How to Measure

Metric conversions and common German terms with their translations will help you read Oma’s heirloom recipes. Uncommon spices and continental vegetables and fruits are introduced, together with their common uses. A look at specialized equipment for German cooking is also found here.
Why Buy a Scale?
There are times in German cookery and baking that you really need a scale. Here, we discuss what the advantages are to using a scale and how and when you can do without.
German-English Measurements and Equivalents
A list of German measurements explained in English and their equivalents.
Short Guide to German Pronunciation
A simple guide to the pronunciation of German cooking terms and words.
German Cooking Instructions in Translation
To read your Grandma’s old recipes or decipher a German recipe on the web, it might help to take a look at a list of commonly used kitchen terms.
German Food Glossary
An English-German dictionary of words relating to food and ingredients.

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