2nd September, 2010

If you aren’t a vegetarian, you may already have tried a “Wiener Würstchen” or as it’s often called “Wiener”. The word “Wiener” means “Viennese” and leads to confusion, cause the sausage doesn’t really originate from Vienna. The history of the sausage which has been produced since the Middle Ages is not sure. Some say it was invented in Frankfurt, some say it was invented by a butcher from Frankfurt who immigrated to Vienna. The sausage is usually made of pork/poultry and has an edible casing. It tasted good when it’s hot and cold - and it’s crispy. Usually it’s served in pairs with a side of potatoe salad or a wheat roll and mustard. But it’s also a popular addition to hearty soups e.g potatoe or lentil soup. (pic via wurstakademie.de)

If you aren’t a vegetarian, you may already have tried a “Wiener Würstchen” or as it’s often called “Wiener”. The word “Wiener” means “Viennese” and leads to confusion, cause the sausage doesn’t really originate from Vienna. The history of the sausage which has been produced since the Middle Ages is not sure. Some say it was invented in Frankfurt, some say it was invented by a butcher from Frankfurt who immigrated to Vienna.

The sausage is usually made of pork/poultry and has an edible casing. It tasted good when it’s hot and cold - and it’s crispy. Usually it’s served in pairs with a side of potatoe salad or a wheat roll and mustard. But it’s also a popular addition to hearty soups e.g potatoe or lentil soup.

(pic via wurstakademie.de)



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25th August, 2010

Another castle you may wanna visit one day is “Burg Rheinstein”. Rheinstein Castle was built in the early 14th century and is located at the shores of the Rhine River in the West of Germany.

Another castle you may wanna visit one day is “Burg Rheinstein”. Rheinstein Castle was built in the early 14th century and is located at the shores of the Rhine River in the West of Germany.



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22nd August, 2010

Yep. I know what you’re thinking: This girl is soooo German, I mean - take a look at her dinner! :D Sometimes traditional things need to happen. Whether it’s celebrations, customs or food. And today I was in the need for some German food: Bratwürstchen mit Sauerkraut und Kartoffelbrei. Little brats (Nürnberger Bratwürstchen :)) with sourkraut and mashed potatoes. Love or hate?

Yep. I know what you’re thinking: This girl is soooo German, I mean - take a look at her dinner! :D

Sometimes traditional things need to happen. Whether it’s celebrations, customs or food. And today I was in the need for some German food: Bratwürstchen mit Sauerkraut und Kartoffelbrei. Little brats (Nürnberger Bratwürstchen :)) with sourkraut and mashed potatoes.

Love or hate?



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21st August, 2010

Are you a big fan of cars? Well, then maybe you wanna consider buying a car-house like this one! It was designed by a German architect called Marcus Voglreiter and can be found in a small village near Salzburg, Austria. (pic via trendir.com)

Are you a big fan of cars? Well, then maybe you wanna consider buying a car-house like this one!

It was designed by a German architect called Marcus Voglreiter and can be found in a small village near Salzburg, Austria.

(pic via trendir.com)



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10th August, 2010

10 months ago, I wrote a post about “Das Jugendwort des Jahres” and explained what it is about - so take a read :)

And now it’s time again to vote for your favourite “teenager word”! I’m now trying to decide which one I like best, but there are so many funny ones, that I cannot make a decision. My current top 3 are:

1. Nippelwetter; translates to: nipple weather and means: cold, rainy weather

2. flatratelabern; translates to: (to) flat rate babble and means: (to) talk non-stop

3. Klappkaribik; translates to: folding Carribean and means: tanning bed

As you can see, some of the words are a mix between German and English, so-called Denglish which is very typical for teenager language. In case you understand or even know some of those words - which one’s your favourite?


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29th July, 2010

Yum! “Schupfnudeln mit Sauerkraut”, a yummy vegetarian dish (but you can also add bacon). I cannot translate the word “Schupfnudel” - but it’s a type of noodle-shaped dumpling made out of potatoes/flour/eggs. You fry them in a pan until they’re crispy on the outside. The inside is still soft. :) They’re served in the South - mostly near the French border and in Bavaria. The traditional Bavarian adds sourkraut! Watch this video to learn how to make German Schupfnudeln! :) (pic via naturkost.de)

Yum! “Schupfnudeln mit Sauerkraut”, a yummy vegetarian dish (but you can also add bacon). I cannot translate the word “Schupfnudel” - but it’s a type of noodle-shaped dumpling made out of potatoes/flour/eggs. You fry them in a pan until they’re crispy on the outside. The inside is still soft. :)

They’re served in the South - mostly near the French border and in Bavaria. The traditional Bavarian adds sourkraut!

Watch this video to learn how to make German Schupfnudeln! :)

(pic via naturkost.de)



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23rd July, 2010

I kid you not! McDonalds Germany is now selling the so-called “Nürnburger”. Some of you may already know why I think this is hilarious. NÜRNberg (my hometown) is famous for its little sausages, the “Nürnberger Bratwürstchen”. They’re grilled, sold in a crispy bun and the only thing you gotta do is add mustard and enjoy the taste of Nuremberg. When I saw this poster at a local McDonalds the other day, I had to laugh. My friend has already tried the burger by the way…. But: please have the original “3 im Weckla” (3 in a roll; das Weckla is Franconian) and NOT the McDonalds copy ;)

I kid you not! McDonalds Germany is now selling the so-called “Nürnburger”. Some of you may already know why I think this is hilarious. NÜRNberg (my hometown) is famous for its little sausages, the “Nürnberger Bratwürstchen”. They’re grilled, sold in a crispy bun and the only thing you gotta do is add mustard and enjoy the taste of Nuremberg.

When I saw this poster at a local McDonalds the other day, I had to laugh. My friend has already tried the burger by the way…. But: please have the original “3 im Weckla” (3 in a roll; das Weckla is Franconian) and NOT the McDonalds copy ;)



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19th July, 2010

Travel tip for Bauhaus fans! The Bauhaus museum in Weimar! (pic via daddytypes.com)

Travel tip for Bauhaus fans! The Bauhaus museum in Weimar!

(pic via daddytypes.com)



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12th June, 2010

It’s soccer time! Yeaaaah! Wooohoooo! Well… I’m not really a big soccer fan but when there’s the world cup every 4 years (= die Weltmeisterschaft) I enjoy watching some of the games. Of course it’s obligatory for me to watch the German national soccer team play ;) Their first game is on Sunday, against Australia. I’m excited. Are you into soccer? Do you enjoy watching the World Cup?

It’s soccer time! Yeaaaah! Wooohoooo!

Well… I’m not really a big soccer fan but when there’s the world cup every 4 years (= die Weltmeisterschaft) I enjoy watching some of the games. Of course it’s obligatory for me to watch the German national soccer team play ;) Their first game is on Sunday, against Australia. I’m excited.

Are you into soccer? Do you enjoy watching the World Cup?



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8th June, 2010

There are sooo many different kinds of beer. Maybe you’ve already heard of this one - Rauchbeer (smoked beer)? A popular one in Germany is the “Schlenkerla Rauchbier” from Bamberg, Bavaria. It’s a very dark beer that tastes like you’re swallowing alcoholic smoke LOL. I know that sounds gross (and I don’t like it at all) but I know many people who do! So if you’re in the area, give it a shot and tell me what you think :)

There are sooo many different kinds of beer. Maybe you’ve already heard of this one - Rauchbeer (smoked beer)? A popular one in Germany is the “Schlenkerla Rauchbier” from Bamberg, Bavaria. It’s a very dark beer that tastes like you’re swallowing alcoholic smoke LOL. I know that sounds gross (and I don’t like it at all) but I know many people who do! So if you’re in the area, give it a shot and tell me what you think :)



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