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Introduction to German Food

Germany has many different cuisines that grew out of the different environments and political states that make up the German-speaking regions in Europe. Explore the variety of food and learn how to cook many of the specialties right here!
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How to Make Your Own German Foods and Ingredients
This page describes how to make your own approximations of foods and ingredients that are commonly available in Germany, but not in the US. It includes making your own baking powder and vanilla sugar, quark, sauerkraut and sourdough starter . I have also listed resources for buying the product online or at a store near you.
Introduction to Germany and German Food
Germany is a land full of culinary delights. In the middle of Western Europe, it’s at the same latitude as Newfoundland; the summer nights are long and inviting while wintertime is cold and snowy. The Christian calendar is a map for German social events and there is always a celebration going on somewhere. German history plays a roll in the development of the German kitchen.
The Well-Stocked German Kitchen
A German kitchen differs slightly from an American one. Different kitchen utensils and vegetables are found in their homes and used on a daily basis.
Getting Started in German Food
What do you know about German food and German cooking? A brat there, some sauerkraut here, heavy and simple. But there is much more to it than that. German food is delicious, nutritious and full of interesting new vegetables and tastes.

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