The first ever Day of German Asparagus is taking place on May 5th - at a time when consumption of the famous seasonal 'Spargel' is going down. Is Germany's "white gold" losing its special status?
Food and beverage prices in Germany rose more sharply than ever before in 2022: on average, consumers paid 13.4 percent more than in the previous year. Will the spike continue, or is relief in sight?
The soaring cost of energy and the threat that Russia could cut gas supplies to Germany risks worsening beer makers' post-coronavirus, the German Brewers Federation said Monday.
It's now mandatory in England for large food chains to include calorie labelling on their menus. Should Germany follow, or is it a distraction from finding a more meaningful way to help people manage their weight?
Grabbing a kebab, chips or a burger to take away from a snack bar is getting a lot pricier for customers across Germany as suppliers face significantly higher energy and food costs.
From using only a fork to separating salad leaves with a knife, several German culinary practices cut into the heart of The Local's Rachel Stern's prior American norms.
Eating is a popular pastime in Germany - and that's no surprise given the variety of culinary delights across the different states. Take our tasty quiz to test your knowledge.
A dessert cannot be called Champagne flavoured if it doesn't taste like the sparkling wine, a German court said in a ruling in favour of French vintners published Thursday.
Nervous about your German skills now that restrictions are easing? Here are some handy phrases for once it's possible to grab dinner or a drink with friends again.
Restaurants, cafes and beer gardens continue to be closed for sit-in dining in Munich. So why not get some exercise in the Bavarian capital while devouring its best gourmet goodies along the way?
A Kleckskuchen in German translates to something like āblob cakeā. A yeasted cake base with four separate topping elements added on top in blobs creates an unusual patchwork effect.
Beer gardens and restaurants Bavaria (and the rest of the Bundesrepublik) may be closed for sit-in dining, but here's how you can cook traditional comfort food to enjoy in your own home.
The closure of restaurants during Covid shutdowns led many of us to try and improve our own cooking skills. Here are a few German basics that will help impress your in-laws and friends if you can master them.
Whether you're American or not, if you're seeking your turkey and pumpkin pie fix in Germany this year, here's how to get it - and more - amid social distancing requirements.
Maultaschen, a Swabian specialty, are actually a regional product that have recently enjoyed increasing popularity in the north. The most important Maultaschen makers are in the south of the country.
