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The Green Sauce of Frankfurt

Frankfurt is home to a creamy sauce that is famous in its own right: Grüne Soße (Green Sauce).

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Pasta Antifascista: The story of a simple Italian pasta dish

After the fall of fascism in Italy on July 25, 1943, one simple pasta dish emerged as the celebration dish of choice. Pasta Antifascista is pasta with butter and parmesan cheese. But why this pasta dish of all the pasta dishes in Italy?

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Germany’s favorite pumpkin: the Hokkaido

Hokkaido pumpkins are hands-down the most popular winter squash and a favorite for cooks across the country.

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Cassoulet: make this hearty French classic at home

Just as every American is expected to have an opinion about sports, the French are all expected to have opinions about food, especially for this iconic dish, cassoulet.

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Why is the Ritter Sport chocolate square?

The Ritter Sport factory is located in Waldenbuch, Germany which is about 15-30 minutes from USAG Stuttgart. While factory tours are not offered, there are a few other ways to enjoy the headquarters and learn more about the brand.

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Cheeses of Europe

While you are living in Europe, why not try some of these cheeses on your travels?

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Zwiebelkuchen offers a taste of the season

To call it cake is a stretch though, as tart or quiche is a closer approximation to what this treat’s all about. Zwiebelkuchen is a food product with a definite season, and that is the autumn.

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10 German comfort foods to try this fall

Give one of these traditional German eats a try this fall season! 

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Mulgipuder: Estonia’s Potato Porridge

"Mulgipuder" or mashed potatoes with barley, may just be the recipe you’ve been looking for as autumn grows colder.

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Europe’s fabulous food halls

Europe’s historic food halls and covered markets are the perfect spot for grabbing a bite to eat and trying new foods when traveling.

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Tasty Tafelspitz

The word “tafelspitz” refers to the tasty cut of beef from the end of the sirloin, commonly known in the United States as tri-tip.

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Beginner’s guide to Belgian Fries

From the potato variety to the thickness of the individual fry, type of cooking fat and frying methods, a lot goes into making Belgian fries.

Photo Of Close up, macro. Traditional french cheese fondue. Crouton dipped into stemy-hot cheese fondue on a long-stemmed fork. Winter seasonal meal.

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Are you fond of fondue?

The most traditional way to enjoy cheese fondue is swirled around chunks of crusty bread. As classic as the cheese and bread pairing might seem, fondue as we know it today isn’t a particularly old dish.

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Indulge in these gluten-free pumpkin spice chocolate chip cookies

These cookies are the perfect fall treat and they are gluten-free.

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