Of all the cancellations we’ve endured thus far, the absence of the Dürkheimer Wurstmarkt is a particularly bitter pill to swallow. But the world’s biggest wine fest, a highlight on many a KMC resident’s annual agenda, would be a highly transmissible virus’s delight.
Sometimes slaving over the stove for hours just doesn’t sound like much fun. Bust out the crockpot and have dinner ready to go when the family comes bursting through the door with cries of “I’m hungry!” Check out these recipes to get started.
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?
Lace up those hiking boots and get ready for an outdoor adventure that includes a delicious meal! It isn’t every day that you venture off on a hike and end up at a restaurant or overnight accommodation. The Höllentalanger Hut, a managed hut owned by the German Alpine Club, lets you do both.
Tasting unique, one-of-a-kind regional food is one of my favorite things about moving to a new assignment. You can discover amazing, authentic flavors that you may not have otherwise tried. Burnt ends in Kansas City? Yes, thanks. Loco mocos and malasadas in Hawaii? Check.
Heidelberg has charm, Cologne a cathedral, Frankfurt its skyscrapers and Stuttgart is the home of some fancy automobiles. So what’s the often-overlooked city of Bonn got to offer? Fans of art, architecture and culture are in for a pleasant surprise here!
Running around Europe for the past few years has given me some incredible opportunities to try some truly amazing food. From the sweets in France to the savory sandwiches in Portugal, I have zero regrets about eating my way through many of the countries.
When we arrived in Germany, our sponsor family picked us up for our first German breakfast. They told us we were going to a truck stop in Ramstein. I immediately pictured a Waffle House type restaurant with a dingy, smoke-filled atmosphere that’s best consumed at 2 a.m.
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.
Not everyone loves beer and for wine lovers, there is the Dürkheimer Wurstmarkt in Bad Dürkheim. If you speak even the slightest bit of German, you’re probably thinking ‘wine’ is a typo and really I meant sausage.
Considered to be Europe’s best-kept secret, Ljubljana has many treasures waiting to be shared with the world. Slovenia’s capital boasts an abundance of things to see, do, eat and drink. Not sure where to start?
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.
