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The ultimate guide to hosting a real outdoor German Oktoberfest party.
/0 Comments/in Festivities, Oktoberfest /by OmaThink Oktoberfest is all about beer? Think again. Just as important as those amazing Bavarian lagers are the authentic Oktoberfest dishes that make every Oktoberfest celebrations so special. With good food and good drinks, come good times. And you’ll find everything you need to host a successful Oktoberfest beer garden festival in this quick guide. […]
Apple Streusel Cake
/0 Comments/in Desserts, Halloween, Oktoberfest, Thanksgiving, Wine Fest /by OmaIngredients for dough: 500 g (17.6 ounces) of all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon of salt 125 g (4.4 ounces) of melted butter 1 cup of lukewarm milk 2 eggs 1 package of dry yeast 2 tablespoons of sugar Ingredients for apple topping: 1.36 kg (3 pounds) of McIntosh apples Ingredients for streusel crumble: 200g (7 ounces) […]
Homemade Apple Sauce
/0 Comments/in Desserts, Oktoberfest, Thanksgiving, Wine Fest /by OmaIngredients: 1500 g (3.3 lbs) of apples (McIntosh, Braeburn, or Fuji) 1/8 L (1/2 cup) of water 4 tablespoons of sugar Cinnamon (optional and to individual taste) Preparation: Wash the apples. Quarter them and remove the cores. Cut them again in the middle or even smaller. DO NOT peel the apples. Add water, sugar, and […]
Homemade pretzels with an Oma twist. Here’s a step-by-step recipe to keep you in the loop.
/0 Comments/in Oktoberfest, Side Dishes /by OmaLaugenbrezel - Salt Pretzel (in soda lye) The pretzel has been an integral part of German baking for centuries. It’s called a Brezel where I come from, but you can simply call it de-li-cious—especially when paired with any of the traditional main dishes you can find on TheOmaWay.com. As a bread, side dish, or snack, […]
The art of sauerkraut. Plus, Oma’s favorite main dishes for Oktoberfest.
/0 Comments/in Festivities, Oktoberfest /by OmaIn America, sauerkraut is often thought of as a condiment on top of their hot dog or brat. And by all means, there’s nothing wrong with that. But in Germany, the Alsace region of France, and several eastern European countries, it’s more than a side dish—it’s the main dish! The first step into taking your […]
Five American beers that think they’re German. Here’s to Oktoberfest!
/0 Comments/in Festivities, Oktoberfest /by OmaGERMAN-INSPIRED OKTOBERFEST BEERS: Unless you’re one of the 16 million people from around the world lucky enough to be spending Oktoberfest in Munich this year, chances are you may not have access to all the officially credited Oktoberfest beers. (These include: Augustiner-Brau, Hacker-Pschorr-Bräu, Löwenbräu, Paulaner, Spatenbräu, and Staatliches Hofbräu-München because each brand conforms to the […]
The ultimate guide to host a German Oktoberfest party in your backyard!
/0 Comments/in Festivities, Oktoberfest /by OmaOktoberfest food with the typical German Oktoberfest recipes is as important as the Oktoberfest itself and beer. What started in Munich 182 years ago has spread worldwide and the celebrations start already in September and last till beginning of Oktober. The most famous Oktoberfest is in Munich at the Wiesn. In this guide I will […]
Secret Oktoberfest Music. 35 Favorite Oktoberfest Songs listed by Oma!
/0 Comments/in Festivities, Oktoberfest /by OmaMusic 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
/0 Comments/in Desserts, Oktoberfest, Thanksgiving, Wine Fest /by OmaIngredients 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 […]
German Potato Salad
/0 Comments/in Christmas, New Year's Eve, Oktoberfest, Salad, Side Dishes, Wine Fest /by OmaIngredients: 1 kg (2.2 lbs) of small potatoes ¼ l (1 cup) clear beef broth (OR) “Maggi Klare Bruehe clear broth in Glas” 1 small diced onion 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil 3 tablespoons of vinegar (OR) “Hengstenberg Seasoned Vinegar” 2 to 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise 4 hard boiled eggs 4 to 5 pickles (OR) […]