Entries by Oma

The ultimate guide to your Oktoberfest dinner party.

September 25, 2014 /0 Comments/in , /by

Whether you’re celebrating Oktoberfest for the love of German food, beer, music, or your beloved Bavarian heritage, you’ve come to the right place. What started in Munich 181 years ago has now been compiled into a quick, comprehensive guide to hosting an event unlike any other. Even King Ludwig I would be proud. GERMAN OKTOBERFEST APPETIZERS: Prepare […]

Secret Oktoberfest party songs revealed!

September 25, 2014 /0 Comments/in , /by

Music plays a key part in every Oktoberfest celebration. And just like there are different courses in a traditional German meal, so are there vaious types music during the course of this amazing 16-day event. Each style of music has a special meaning and purpose. The classics like marches, homeland music, and Oompah music are generally played during the […]

Apple Cake with Vanilla Sauce

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Ingredients for Apple Cake: 500 g (17.6 ounces) all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon of salt 125 g (4.4 ounces) of butter 1 cup of milk 2 eggs 1 package of rapid-rise yeast 2 tablespoon of sugar 1500 g (3.3 pounds) apples (I like Macintosh) Blue and white decorative sugar Preparation: Sift your flour and place it […]

Coleslaw

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Ingredients: 600 g (21.1 ounces) of white cabbage 5 tablespoons of vegetable oil 2 to 3 tablespoons of white vinegar 1 cup of water with ½ teaspoon of salt 3 tablespoons of diced onions ½ teaspoon of salt ½ teaspoon of coarse black pepper ½ teaspoon of caraway seeds 2 teaspoons of sugar Preparation: Divide […]

Mashed Potatoes

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Ingredients: 1 kg (2.2 pounds or 35.2 ounces) potatoes 1 teaspoon of salt Nutmeg 50-75 g (1 ½ tablespoon) of butter ¼ liter (1 cup) of milk Preparation: Peel potatoes, wash, and cut them into small pieces. (Cut a big potato in about 6 pieces of equal size.) Add the teaspoon of salt to a […]

Sauerkraut

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Ingredients: 3 to 4 tablespoons of white wine 1 medium-size onion 4 bay leaves 6 juniper berries 5 whole cloves 1 to 2 apples 200 g (7 ounces) of salt pork 800 g (1.7 pounds or 28.2 ounces) of American sauerkraut OR 810 g (28.6 ounces) of “Hengstenberg Mildessa Mild German Sauerkraut in a can” […]

Grilled Bratwurst

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Ingredients: 12 bratwurst 1 to 2 bottles of your favorite beer 1 large onion 1 teaspoon of paprika 1 teaspoon of ground pepper 1 teaspoon of salt Preparation: Put the sausage in a large casserole. Mix the beer with the spices and pour it over the sausage. Cut the onion in quarters and than in […]

Pork Roast with Gravy

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Ingredients: 1 kg (2.2 pounds or 34.2 ounces) pork roast shoulder ½ - ¾ liter (2 to 3 cups) Water 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon of white ground pepper 3 to 4 cloves of garlic 1 large onion 4 to 5 whole cloves 2 tablespoons of shortening 1 tablespoon of lemon juice […]