Thomas writes about German food, traditional recipes, regional specialties, food culture, and everyday life in Germany. His articles cover everything from regional German dishes, sausages and traditional recipes to coffee, drinks, snacks, shopping habits, and the customs that are part of everyday life in Germany. Through his work with GermanBuy, he researches and shares practical information about German products, food traditions, and the cultural background behind them. His writing is aimed at readers around the world who want a better understanding of authentic German food and everyday German culture.
German Potato Soup: A Hearty Tradition for All Seasons German potato soup, or Kartoffelsuppe, is exactly the kind of German food I enjoy for its simplicity. You do not need complicated ingredients or special equipment: a large pot, potatoes, a few vegetables, good seasoning, and a little time on the stove are enough to make…
Do Germans Love Bubble Baths? A Look at German Bath Culture Do Germans love bubble baths? There is no simple answer to that question. Not every German takes baths regularly, and there is certainly no national rule that says Germans prefer a bathtub to a shower. But bathing does have a long and interesting place…
There are some German baked goods that are instantly recognizable, even when you only see them on a breakfast table. Hefezopf is one of them. The name literally refers to a braided yeast bread, and the finished loaf is usually soft, lightly sweet, and easy to pull apart into tender strands. Hefezopf is a soft,…
Easter comes early in Germany in 2026. Good Friday falls on April 3, Easter Sunday on April 5, and Easter Monday on April 6. Easter in Germany brings together springtime, family traditions, decorated eggs, and regional customs. For many people in Germany, Easter is a mixture of Christian tradition, family time, and the feeling…
In Berlin, a fried meat patty is not usually called a Frikadelle. It is a Bulette. The word is one of those small details that immediately connects a familiar German dish with a particular city and its food culture. Berliner Buletten are simple, hearty, and made for everyday eating. They belong to the kind of…
Public German Holidays in 2026: A Complete Guide Germany’s public holidays in 2026 are not quite as simple as a single nationwide calendar. Some holidays apply throughout the country, while others depend on the federal state or, in a few cases, even the municipality. For travelers, residents and anyone planning around German opening hours, school…
History and a Traditional GDR-Style Recipe If you enjoy hearty soups with a distinctive sweet-and-sour character, East German Solyanka is a dish worth getting to know. It has roots in Eastern European cuisine, but it developed a particularly strong identity in the former German Democratic Republic (GDR), where Solyanka became a familiar part of everyday…
If you are used to honey, jam, peanut butter or chocolate spread on your breakfast bread, Grafschafter Goldsaft may look rather unusual at first. In Germany, however, sugar beet syrup has long been known as a simple and distinctive bread spread, especially in the Rhineland. Grafschafter Goldsaft is a traditional German sugar beet spread from…
Mon Chéri Is Back! Ferrero’s Iconic German Cherry Liqueur Chocolates – Now Shipping Fresh from Germany Chocolate lovers, rejoice! In September 2025, one of Germany’s best-known liqueur chocolates returned to store shelves after its annual summer break. Ferrero Mon Chéri combines chocolate, cherry, and liqueur in a way that has made this distinctive praline familiar…
Oktoberfest 2025: Beer, Bavarian Traditions, and the Munich Wiesn Oktoberfest is one of those German traditions that has become famous far beyond Germany. Every year, people travel to Munich for the beer tents, Bavarian food, music, rides, and the atmosphere of the Wiesn. In 2025, the festival returned for its 190th edition, bringing millions of…
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