Easter

See why Americans are hopping to these German-themed recipes, gift ideas, and traditions this Easter.

March 12, 2015/0 Comments/in Easter, Festivities /by Oma

In Germany, Easter is a holiday that is regarded as Christmas. It starts on Good Friday and ends with the Second Easter Holiday, which is the Monday after Easter Sunday. It’s a long weekend and most of the businesses, banks, schools, and government offices are closed. Easter marks the beginning of spring and I always […]

Easter and beyond. Discover the amazing world of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter.

March 12, 2015/0 Comments/in Children, Easter, Festivities /by Oma

The tales of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter are as important to children as the works of author Johann Wolfgang von Goethe are to adults. And what better way to introduce Peter to your child than on Easter? When I was expecting my last child, I decorated the nursery with the Peter Rabbit theme. When […]

Lamb Cake (Lammkuchen)

March 12, 2015/0 Comments/in Cuisine, Desserts, Easter /by Oma

To make this dessert for Easter, you’ll need a special two-piece baking pan in the shape of a baby lamb. Click the picture below to find it on Amazon.com in the US, or click here to purchase it in Germany. Ingredients: 150 g (5 oz) 0f butter 150 g (5 oz) of sugar […]

Chocolate-Covered Cupcakes

March 12, 2015/0 Comments/in Cuisine, Desserts, Easter /by Oma

Ingredients: 5 eggs 300 g (10.5 oz) of sugar 2 packages of Dr. Oetker Vanilla Sugar (OR) 6-8 drops of vanilla extract 250 g (8.8 oz) Kartoffelmehl (OR) potato starch 100 g (3.5 oz) of all-purpose flour 1 package Dr. Oetker Baking Powder (OR) 2 teaspoons of baking powder 2 tablespoons rum (your brand of […]

Easter Wreath (Osterkranz) Bread

March 12, 2015/0 Comments/in Bread, Easter, Side Dishes /by Oma

Ingredients: 600 g (21 oz) of all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon of salt 80 g ( 3 oz) of sugar 113 g (4 oz) of butter 300 ml (10 oz) of milk 2 packages dry yeast peel from 1 lemon 1 egg yolk (to brush cake) Decoration: Colored hard-boiled eggs Cake spikes Flowers Preparation: The prepare […]

Cheese Cake (Kaesesahne)

March 12, 2015/0 Comments/in Desserts, Easter /by Oma

There are a variety of desserts in Germany considered “cheese cake.” And aren’t necessarily your typical New York-style cheese cake. As in this recipe, for example. However, it isn’t any less delicious. A German cheesecake is made in three steps. The first step is making the dough or batter. The second step is making the […]

Creamed spinach, potatoes and scrambled eggs

March 12, 2015/0 Comments/in Easter, Main Dishes /by Oma

Ingredients for creamed spinach: 900 g (32 oz) of fresh spinach 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour 1 mid-size onion—diced 2 tablespoons of sour cream 1 1/2 cup water 2 tablespoons of shortening Preparation: If you use fresh spinach, you need to wash it at least twice because there might be a lot of sand in […]