10 Refreshing Summer Coolers from Germany

After a hard day at the beach or a long commute home, everyone wants a quick and refreshing cool down. And if you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or beach party, providing a great summer beverage is a must. These refreshing summer coolers take full advantage of the season’s flavors, making use of fruits, juices and fresh herbs, wine, beer, or … Read More »

Easy German Homemade Ice Cream Recipes

One thing that will always make a hot, sunny day better is a scoop of homemade ice cream in a homemade waffle cone! But what to do if the ice cream man isn’t in your neighborhood? Why, make your own of course! It’s much easier to make ice cream than many believe, and it’s also incredibly fun, particularly if the … Read More »

German Cherry and Berry Recipes

We’ve put together the perfect recipe collection to make the most out of the berry and cherry season. Ranging from sweet to refreshingly tart in flavor, cherries and berries in all their great varieties are not just delicious but also very nutritious since they are packed with vitamins and minerals. What to do with the fruits you haven’t managed to … Read More »

Preserving Summer's Bounty

Since summer fruits such as strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries perish so quickly, they are best enjoyed as soon as they are picked. No one knows that better than the fruit-loving nation of Germany. Local farmers markets in Germany are centuries-old traditions and a family outing to a “pick-your-own” fruit farm to gather fresh strawberries, raspberries, cherries, apples and many … Read More »