Comfort foods are dishes that warm you from the inside out — physically and emotionally. Give one of these traditional German eats a try this fall season!
1. Flammkuchen
Brats, wieners, wurst. Whatever you call them, sausages are a German staple, especially at any festival or market. If you’re new in town, you might find yourself staring at the options and thinking, “Why is that sausage white? Sausage isn’t white. And why is that one almost black?
For a late-night snack, quick lunch or delicious dinner, there’s no wrong time to eat the fan-favorite Döner! The Döner kebab has quickly become one of Germany’s favorite fast foods, second to perhaps only the bratwurst or currywurst.
One likely won’t find Germans in fisticuffs over which region produces the best sausage; however, bratwurst supremacy is serious business in this country of meat lovers. Germans have been making this ubiquitous food for literally centuries.
Berlin is one of my favorite cities in the world. It’s beautiful, gritty and some of Europe’s most defining events happened in the German capital. So, grab some currywurst, hop on the S-Bahn and practice saying, “ich bin ein Berliner."
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Many years ago I visited friends who lived in Paris, and due to their busy jobs, I mainly wandered the city alone. It was one of the most daunting yet exciting moments of my life.
Known as the semi-official street food of Berlin, currywurst actually has some roots in Great Britain. Herta Heuwer, owner of a food stand in 1949, acquired ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and curry powder from British Troops by trading them spirits.
Back in the States, Thanksgiving for you was probably filled with watching the Macy’s Day Thanksgiving Parade and shouting matches as the family cycled through countless football games.
The diverse cultures of Europe have an incredibly vast range of foods to enjoy. European cuisine is known for its variety and quality all over the world. Some dishes may be grand and Instagram worthy, while others are simple and delicious.
