Why you must Visit Rostock, Germany

Schnitzel: The Most Popular German Meat Dish

The Schnitzel is probably the most popular meaty dish hailing from the German lands. It incorporates meats such as veal, pork, beef or chicken and is characterized by using the said meat in a very thin boneless cutlet form. The meat can be breaded and then deep fried or they can also be pan fried and then be used as breading or just be consumed without the bread. They have quite a versatile function in that respect. Schnitzels also come in a variety of forms depending on the geographic locale one is in. but essentially the recipe remains the same. If you were to check out the popularity scale then the favorites list would be topped by Wienerschnitzel Schnitzel. Traditionally speaking Wienerschnitzel is made out of veal and then is breaded by using breadcrumbs. The dish is then served along with lemon and the well-known German salad or just the simple parsley potatoes and also at times with lingonberry jam. Snippets from History Schnitzel has managed to conquer the taste buds... Continue reading
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Korn

Korn: Enjoy the delicious, tempting and affordable German liquor anytime, anywhere. Korn is German liquor which is colorless and distilled from fermented grains like rye, corn, wheat or barley. The liquor has the name in Germany for its low cost. The spirit is available in the country with the alcohol content of 32 percent to well over 40 percent ABV. When the distillation is done, the spirit is aged in vats, in the process which is similar to Whiskey. But the spirit varies from vodka in that it is less cautiously filtered and to the lower alcoholic proofs which are why more of a cereal taste is left in the finished product and is not gentle the way down. The spirit in the country is regarded as the drink of the working class because it is budget-friendly and readily available. One may also refer Korn as a mixture of German Schnaps, formerly made from malt and wheat, to which sometimes rye, corn or barley are added. This German spirit is famous in the northern part of Germany... Continue reading
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Ozapft is

Ozapft is: The call for celebrations In the Bavarian dialect, the phrase - Ozapft is, has been in use since the 1950s in the context of the Oktoberfest. It was in fact after the end of the Second World War, which had in the first placed hindered the hosting of the festival for a few years. The term implies the Mayor of Munich breaks the very first barrel in the Schottenhamel tent and formally declares the commencement of the Oktoberfest. When the phrase is translated into simple German it becomes – Angezapft ist es or Es ist angezapft. In these phrases, the word angezapfen is indicative of a tap action on the barrel of beer with a hammer. You will be amazed to know the sheer enthusiasm which this term denotes in Munich. Upon hearing the call of - Ozapft is people almost instantaneously go in the party mood. Dancing and drinking are just add-ons. At that precise moment when the call is made, the exact number of 12 crackers is made to go off right on the steps of the statue... Continue reading
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Museumsinsel: A walk through History

Museumsinsel or the Museum Island is the name given to the northern half of an island located in the river Spree. This is where the 13th century town of Cölln, which was Berlins sister town, was located. Here you will find a complex of museums which are of international importance and are part of
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Meissen porcelain: The First Porcelain in Europe

Meissen porcelain or Meissen china was first developed in the year 1708 by Ehrenfried Walther von Tschirnhaus. Thereon it has attained the status of being a material for the tasteful and luxury. Its history is laden with secrecy, deceit and imprisonments, and designs that were commissioned only
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Römer Frankfurt: Landmark of epic proportions

The most landmark building of Frankfurt am Main, Germany is the Römer. The Römer is Frankfurt’s town hall and posits immense amounts of historical significance. The original construction of the Römer dates back to the 15th century. Over the centuries a lot many additions were made to that
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Bauernbrot: The German Bread

When translated, bauernbrot means: farmers bread. Breads are an integral part of the German diet. Hence you will find a wide variety of breads within their cuisine. Bauernbrot has the most delightful rich brown crust and the crumbs are extremely tight at the same time they are tender. It also holds
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Frikadellen: Meat patties with love from Germany

Flattened dumplings made of minced meat in Germany and in the Dutch speaking areas are known as frikadellen. It is often linked with the meatballs hailing from regions of North Germany and proper Denmark. In Germany, you can also find them under the names of Frikadellen, Buletten, Fleischküchle or
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Deutsches Frühstück: Having Breakfast the German Style

The first meal of the day is regarded as breakfast. Different cultures have verities of rituals, food components, temporality, and myriad paraphernalia associated with this one particular meal. It is often and rightly considered to be the most important meal of the day. Breakfasts in Germany are
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Donauwelle: The wavy delight straight from the land of Danube

Donauwelle or the Danube wave is among the most famous desserts from the Germanic lands. It in-fact holds popularity both in Germany and Austria, this traditional sheet cake is made using sour cherries, butter cream, cocoa, and chocolate. Its appearance creates a swirling effect and the bright and
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Augsburger Puppenkiste

Witness the Grand Puppet Theatre: Augsburger Puppenkiste Europe, especially Germany has had a strong theatre culture since the Classical times. Augusburger Puppenkiste was designed so that it could resonate the marionette theatre culture in the city of Augsburg, Germany. It has been functioning
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BMW: The Ultimate German Machine

There would only be a handful that would not recognise the famous circular blue and white logo of BMW (Bayerische Motoren Werke or Bavarian Motor Works). Part of the legendary “German Big 3, this German automobile company was conceived in the year 1916 by Franz Josef Popp (others being Audi and
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Museumsinsel: A walk through History

Museumsinsel or the Museum Island is the name given to the northern half of an island located in the river Spree. This is where the 13th century town of Cölln, which was Berlins sister town, was located. Here you will find a complex of museums which are of international importance and are part of
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Wieskirche

Wieskirche Wieskirche or Wies is the Holy site of the “Pilgrimage Church of the Scourged Savior” also otherwise called the “the Church in the Meadow”. It is emblematic of the pinnacle of Baroque architecture and the result of the wondrous work of the multifaceted brothers Dominikus and
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