German food, culture, traditions, recipes, and everyday life in Germany — written for readers in the United States, Canada, the UK, Australia, and around the world who are interested in authentic Germany.
The GermanBuy Magazine covers German food, recipes, traditions, holidays, culture, German products, and everyday life in Germany. Our contributors share knowledge, personal experiences, and insights into the food, customs, products, and traditions they know from Germany.
When people outside Germany hear the word Oktoberfest, they often think of beer, giant pretzels, sausages, and people wearing lederhosen. All of those things are part of the picture, but they do not tell the whole story. Having an Oktoberfest beer or eating a pretzel is easy to recreate almost anywhere. The real character of…
Some German oral care products are quite different from the ready-to-use mouthwashes commonly found in American stores. Diadent Mouthwash Concentrate is a good example. This concentrated oral rinse from Germany is diluted with water before use and is designed to provide a fresh mouthfeel and fresh breath as part of a daily oral care routine….
A Guide to German Dental Care When I look at oral care products in Germany, I notice that there is much more variety than just the standard toothpaste and toothbrush. German pharmacies, drugstores, and supermarkets carry a wide range of products for everyday dental and oral care, from traditional toothpastes and concentrated formulas to mouthwash,…
Kukident Denture Cleaner: How to Use It Step by Step Keeping dentures clean is an important part of everyday denture care. A cleaning tablet can make the routine easier by helping remove deposits, stains, and other residues that can build up on dentures over time. Kukident is a familiar German brand for denture care, with…
A Taste of German Coffee Tradition There are some products that are closely connected with everyday life in Germany. Jacobs Kronung is one of them. For many Germans, the familiar green package and the aroma of freshly brewed filter coffee are associated with breakfast, Sunday afternoons, family visits, and those moments when there is finally…
Currywurst Recipe with Knorr Fix Sauce Mix Currywurst is one of those German dishes that can be enjoyed in many different ways. You might pick one up at a German Imbiss, order it with fries, make it at home with your own curry sauce, or throw some sausages on the grill in the garden and…
When people think about German food and drinks, beer and mineral water probably come to mind first. But Germany has a surprisingly varied selection of non-alcoholic beverages, from sparkling apple spritzers and classic colas to fruit juices that have been part of German households for generations. I have always found German soft drinks interesting…
There is something special about old German pewter pieces. Their weight, detailed reliefs, traditional lettering, and often very decorative designs give them a character that modern home accessories rarely have. SKS Design 95% Zinn is a particularly interesting example of this German tradition, especially for collectors and anyone who enjoys vintage metalware as decoration. …
Unveiling the Secrets Behind Its Iconic Blue Tin There are some skincare products that become more than just products. NIVEA Creme is one of them. For generations, the familiar blue tin has been part of bathrooms, bedrooms, handbags, and medicine cabinets in Germany and far beyond. What makes it so popular? The answer is not…
Germany has a pretty impressive selection of sweets. Walk into a supermarket, and you will find chocolate bars, wafer cookies, gummy candy, pralines, and all kinds of other treats that have been part of everyday life in Germany for generations. I have to admit that I can be a bit of a sweet tooth myself….
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