Vegetarian Sauerkraut Patties

I am a big sauerkraut fan, even though it is not something I grew up on. I was exposed to it after I met my now-husband due to the German side of his family. Some say it is an acquired taste but for me it was love at first taste! 🙂 In Malta, we mostly…

A trip to the Bavarian Alps

If you followed me in my recent posts, I mentioned that during August my husband and I went on a short trip to Bavaria. Besides visiting family, we also spent some days visiting the beautiful Bavarian Alps. We were in the area of Rosenheim and very close to the beautiful Chiemsee, a lake surrounded by…

German-style Soft Pretzels

I have been to Germany several times now, mostly visiting my husband’s family. In the morning, they often spoil us with warm Pretzels, a selection of cold cuts and cheeses. When on holiday, they are the best thing that you could ever want accompanied by a cup (or two!) of strong drip coffee. I was…

Bavarian Sweet Dumplings (Dampfnudel)

Dampfnudel, as they are called in Germany, are made from a yeast dough, formed into balls and then steamed. They are often served with warm vanilla sauce and sprinkled with cinnamon powder. Sometimes they are also filled with a dollop of fruit jam, mostly berry jam. These are mainly a winter treat and can often be found in food stalls…

Bavarian Semmelknödel

I have been to Bavaria several times now. We visit family there at least once a year and they always spoil us with their hearty homemade meals. When we are there, Oma (grandma) makes extra effort to serve us with Bavarian specialities. A staple in Bavarian cuisine are the Semmelknödel, which are dumplings made out of…