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Now is a good time to reserve your favorite German holiday sweets! If you already placed your holiday order over them past three months, please be assured that your order will be shipped on a first-come-first-serve basis, as soon as we have all products that you ordered. Over 800 edible holiday goodies have arrived over the past two weeks and more will arrive the during the next two weeks: Advent calendars, stollen, gingerbread, speculatius, historic lebkuchen tins, baumkuchen, liquor-filled pr …

OCTOBER 21–27, 2026 · COAST, CABBAGE & GOLDEN ONIONS This late-October menu travels from North Sea–inspired cod on crisp Zwieback to Franconian green-spelt patties, slow-cooked Grünkohl and a golden onion tart. Kale, cabbage, potatoes, apples and onions suit the Washington, DC area’s cool-season market baskets, while two planned leftover dinners keep the week realistic. This adjustable plan serves two adults for seven dinners. It includes five GermanFoods.org r …

Brotzeit (Bread Time) / Abendbrot (Evening Bread): The Classic German Spread Brotzeit—also called Abendbrot—is a beloved German meal built around open-faced sandwiches: a generous lineup of breads, cold meat cuts and cheeses, pickled vegetables, salad and fresh-cut vegetables, plus condiments, and a simple drink such as beer, Weinschorle (wine spritzer), or mineral water. Think of it as a relaxed German “board”: abundant, customizable, and easy to pull together any night …

Craving a Marshmallow Kiss In Summer? We will ship fragile marshmallow kisses with ground tranportation between October and April to any moderate temperature location within the contiguous 48 US states.  These delicate German treats—known as Schokoküsse—are simply too fragile and heat-sensitive to survive most shipping journeys during the warm-weather months. There's good news for German food lovers throughout the Washington, DC area: you can pick up your order directly fr …

Ever had an Almdudler, this Austrian soda with a refreshing blend of grape juice, apple juice, and 32 natural alpine herbs? It's worth a try. The taste is lightly herbal and not too much sweetness which makes it a perfect ingredient to many types of cocktails. One reason, why this soda has surged in popularity and is the second most popular non-alcoholic drink in Austria.  Almdudler was created in 1957 by Erwin Klein. His grandfather owned a small soda company and had strong influence over …

Don't get stuck with just a bratwurst or wiener. Surprise yourself with a variety of flavors and sizes at your next barbecue, cookout or, as we call it "Grillabend". Which one is right for you this week? Here's a brief primer on the selection we offer at our store  Where does the word “Wurst”come from? Sausages are among the oldest known processed foods in humanity. Already the ancient Egyptians, Sumerians, Greeks, and Romans consumed cut up, meshed, seasoned meat parts stuffed …

It doesn’t have to be ham or salami every time. The organic Vitam Coarse Liverwurst (Smoked Tofu, Lentil & Oat Spread) offers a deeply satisfying alternative—equally at home as a dip with crisp carrots or generously spread on a slice of hearty whole-grain bread, finished with fresh basil or lovage. I had it yesterday for Abendbrot on Bavarian whole-grain bread, and it reminded me why the combination of bread and spread works so well—especially with this product. First, ther …

Springfest & Maifest: Hello, Spring Fests! Maifest (Mayfest) celebrates the arrival of spring—nature’s bright reawakening after winter’s cold and darkness. Rooted in ancient seasonal rituals that later took on Christian significance, modern Maifest is all about color, community, and outdoor joy—often complete with dancing, music, and the iconic Maibaum (Maypole) in town squares and village greens. Across Germany, spring festivities still show up in familiar, charming …

Tired of tuna? Try a Kipper Smoked Herring Filets with Salted Potato Snack Sticks.Ingredients are easy to carry, preparation takes a few minutes and you get a tasty meal at home, school or work.  I am not a regular consumer of canned fish, occasionally whipping up a tuna with mayo and grated carrots. Raiding my pantry for a quick lunch the other day, I found a tin of kipper snack (smoked herring filet in oil) and a bag of baked potato sticks. "Fish & chips" came to mind, so I tried to c …

What is better than buying those gummy bears in bags? Make your own. All you need is our “Make Your Own German Gummy Bear” candy making kit, a perfect birthday gift for young and old children. The "Make Your Own German Gummy Candy Kits" range includes Gummy Bears, Gummy Unicorns, Gummy Dinosaurs, Gummy Mermaids. All ingredients are sourced and produced in Germany. Each kit contains a base-mix made of different sugars, gelatin, lemon, apple, and strawberry flavors, and a reusable sil …