German Food & Culture

German food and culture are shaped by regional traditions, local specialties, family customs, and everyday life. This collection looks at German dishes, eating habits, festivals, traditions, and the cultural stories behind them.

Wiener Schnitzel with Fries: A German Favorite

Wiener Schnitzel with Fries: A German Favorite

Wiener Schnitzel is one of those dishes that is instantly recognizable: a thin, breaded cutlet with a crisp golden coating, often served with French fries or a simple salad. While the classic Wiener Schnitzel comes from Austria, schnitzel is also a very popular part of everyday dining in Germany. Wiener Schnitzel and German Schnitzel The…

Spring greetings from Lake Tornow in Germany

Spring greetings from Lake Tornow in Germany

Lake Tornow (Tornowsee) lies in the scenic landscape of Ruppin Switzerland in Brandenburg, Germany. Surrounded by woodland and quiet countryside, the lake is part of the Stechlin-Ruppiner Land Nature Park and makes a peaceful setting for a spring walk. A Scenic Corner of Brandenburg Ruppin Switzerland is known for its wooded hills, lakes, and peaceful…

Shipping to Canada and EU-destinations

Shipping to Canada and EU-destinations

By February 2021, shipping from Germany to destinations within the European Union and to Canada was operating more smoothly than some international shipping routes that had been heavily affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Shipping from Germany to destinations in the European Union and Canada in February 2021.   Shipping to the EU and Canada At…

Greetings from Cologne: Discover the Majestic Cologne Cathedral

Greetings from Cologne: Discover the Majestic Cologne Cathedral

Greetings from Cologne! Cologne Cathedral, known as Kölner Dom in German, is a magnificent Catholic cathedral in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The Splendor of Cologne Cathedral Cologne Cathedral stands in the heart of Cologne and is one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks. Its impressive Gothic architecture, towering spires and detailed stonework make it an…

Start the New Year 2021 with Mon Cheri from Ferrero

Start the New Year 2021 with Mon Cheri from Ferrero

New Year 2021 with Mon Chéri Start the New Year 2021 with Mon Chéri, the well-known Ferrero chocolate praline with a liqueur-filled cherry. Made in Germany, Mon Chéri combines a dark chocolate shell with a liquid liqueur filling and a whole cherry. Ferrero Mon Chéri chocolate pralines with liqueur-filled cherries.   A German Chocolate Classic…

Small postal parcels from Germany to the US via ocean freight

Small postal parcels from Germany to the US via ocean freight

Many of our customers were noticing unusually long delivery times for shipments from Germany to the USA at the end of 2020. One reason was that Deutsche Post was transporting some shipments to the USA by ocean freight due to severely reduced transport capacity. Ocean freight from Germany to the USA during the COVID-19 pandemic….

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