June 18, 2013

Host a Father's Day German Grillabend

Whether you live in North America or Germany: it's time for brats, beer, and barbecue. Men's favorite cooking season has begun, a time to show-off the latest grilling toys and techniques. In North America, it's also the month to celebrate the contributions of fathers to family and society. If you want to add a little German touch to your Grillabend (evening barbecue) with family and friends on a warm weekend in spring, here are some uniq ... » read more...

Spice Up Your BBQ with Curry Ketchup and Mustard

Fire up the grills, summer has officially begun! So flip your wiener and enjoy an easy outdoor dinner with a cold German beer. The kicker: add a touch of original German curry ketchup (called curry sauce in the US). This is quite a a unique tasting condiment rooted in Berlin and it was just a matter of time before it reached American shores. From New York to LA you can now savor the flavor of a hot dog, bratwurst or bockwurst with a kick of hot o ... » read more...

Savoring Spring with Strawberry & Rhubarb Recipes

Late spring brings rhubarb stalks to the markets, and fresh, ripe strawberries signal that summer's on its way. Just at the crossover of the two seasons there's a brief opportunity to combine the sweet berries and tart stalks into delicious and memorable desserts. If you are looking for a true culinary revelation, try what chefs and home cooks have known all along: the combination of fresh, flavorful strawberries and crisp, tart rhubarb can yield ..." » read more...