The Germans are known for their innovative engineering and their fast highways but that is not all they are good at. You probably aren’t aware of this but there are several culinary secrets that the Germans are conspiring to keep to themselves. I was fortunate enough to be allowed in the “inner circle” while I was there and was introduced to three things that I am now going to share with you, my worthy, faithful blog readers.
#1: Spaetzle.
This is like the German version of Macaroni and Cheese but more deli
cious (gasp! I know!) and so
metimes served with meat. I was introduced to this delicious treat by my native German friend Ramona (pictured left) who was kind enough to give me a first-hand spaetzle making lesson. Hopefully I can re-create Spaetzle at home in the States and do Ramona proud!
cious (gasp! I know!) and sometimes served with meat. I was introduced to this delicious treat by my native German friend Ramona (pictured left) who was kind enough to give me a first-hand spaetzle making lesson. Hopefully I can re-create Spaetzle at home in the States and do Ramona proud! #2: Gummy B
ears
earsNow I realize that Gummy Bears are an international 
sensation already. Almost the whole world is aware of their goodness. BUT in Bonn, Germany fortunately situated just an hour outside of Cologne is the HOME of the original Gummy bear and the location of the maufacture of all Haribo gummy products like the elusive gummy smurf that I thought went extinct in the early 90’s. I was able to go visit this LARGE grocery store of cheap gummy delectables and purchase for just shy of 15 Euros about 9 pounds of candy. I managed to eat about 4 pounds on my own in about 6 days.
sensation already. Almost the whole world is aware of their goodness. BUT in Bonn, Germany fortunately situated just an hour outside of Cologne is the HOME of the original Gummy bear and the location of the maufacture of all Haribo gummy products like the elusive gummy smurf that I thought went extinct in the early 90’s. I was able to go visit this LARGE grocery store of cheap gummy delectables and purchase for just shy of 15 Euros about 9 pounds of candy. I managed to eat about 4 pounds on my own in about 6 days.#3: Spaghetti Eis
Spaghetti Eis is icecream that is put through a
noodle maker to make it well, look like noodles. Then it is topped with any topping of your choice but most commonly it is a strawberry sauce so it looks like marinara sauce. You can add other things like berries for a splash of color and flavor on your tongue. Some restaurants other other icecream food interpretations like pizza and lasagna.Throw on some shaved white chocolate and you’ve got the perfect topping impersonating parmesan cheese!
All in all Germany was an amazing culinary experience. The next time you’re there be sure not to miss these as well as other foods!
