Transcript TRADITIONAL HOLIDAY GERMAN CUISINE By Jennifer Dutton (Anna)

By Jennifer Dutton (Anna)
TRADITIONAL HOLIDAY GERMAN CUISINE
A LITTLE HISTORY
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After World War II Germany
cuisines was depending on the
region.
 North cuisines was
influenced by the sea
 Central cuisines are rich
and heavier
 South cuisines are lighter
with strong influence by its
neighbors Italy and Austria
CHRISTMAS
CHRISTMAS MEAL
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During Christmas time German food
extend past sausage and potatoes.
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Goose which is the most popular
item.
The sides are potato dumplings.
In areas of Germany, that are
mostly Catholic. Fish would be
the traditional meal. Because
its considered to be the day of
fasting.
The fish is prepared in stock
with vinegar, horseradish and
apples.
The common fish are:
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Salmon
Trout
Sole
CHRISTMAS DESSERT
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The most popular dessert during
Christmas time is the Lebkuchen
(honey cake that is iced and shaped
into hearts, squares and semicircles).
Traditionally a young women will
make a few and bring them with a
ribbon to a young men as a present.
Christmas cookies
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Spekulatius traditional spicy cookie
Zimtsterne star-shaped cinnamon cookie
Gingerbread first appeared in central
Europe in the Middle Ages, made
from sugars and spices that was
brought back from the Middle East.
The first gingerbread was made by a
Catholic monk in Europe for special
holidays and festivals.
NEW YEARS
NEW YEARS EVE
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On New Years Eve an old tradition of
eating sauerkraut which, is said to
bring blessing and wealth for the
new year.
For the New Years Eve dinner
seafood is served. The most popular
type is Carp.
Carp are freshwater fish .
One reason why seafood is served is
because people wanted to cut their
calorie after all the Christmas
celebration.
Soup are the most popular during
the meal.
 Lentil soup (linsensuppe)
 Pea soup (erbsensuppe)
 Bean soup (bohnensuppe)
Carp
NEW YEARS EVE
BREAD
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Neujahrsbrot is a bread is a gift to
friends and family.
 It a sign of that he or she will
have plenty of bread without
sickness in the year to come.
EASTER
EASTER
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In Germany Easter is a four day
celebration that starts on
Good Friday and continues on
to Easter Monday.
During these four days of
celebration it is spent with
family.
Good Friday the meal is fish
which, is eaten as a symbol of
Jesus Christ and his disciples.
No meat is eaten on this day.
On the Monday the whole
family gathers with food as the
Easter lamb is the main focus
point.
EASTER
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Saturday the day before
Easter it is a day of
relaxation and preparation
for the big meal on Easter.
During this day the baking
of the lamb and making the
Easter bunny cake is done.
EASTER
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On Easter Sunday the celebration
starts off by attending church
followed by a breakfast including
 Eggs (hard boiled)
 Fruit and vegetables
 Bread
 Fresh made cakes (carrot cake,
with different jams)
 Cheese
 Sausage
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Easter dinner
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family having lamb as the
main dish.
FUN FACTS
FUN FACTS
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TRADITIONAL MEANING
Pork is the most popular meat in Germany with
over 1,500 different types of sausages.
 A pig is symbol of good luck and well-wishes.
 The fishes scale from the carp is placed in ones
wallet for a whole year will bring lots of money
to that person.
 A pretzel that is shaped into a cross is thought
to bring luck and blessings.
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OLD GERMAN HONEY COOKIES
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Ingredients
1 cup white sugar
1 cup shortening
1 cup honey
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground ginger
Directions
In a saucepan over low heat, melt together sugar, shortening and honey. Let cool.
Mix together eggs, vanilla, baking soda and ginger. Gradually add to cooled honey
mixture.
Slowly add 4 cups of flour to mixture. Stir until well blended. Drop by teaspoonfuls
onto cookie sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C)
until golden (about 12-15 minutes).
WORK CITED
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Information
http://www.ehow.com/list
http://www.everythingaboutgermany.com
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-the-history-of-gingerbread.htm
http://mymerrychristmas.com/2006/10gingerbread.shtml
http://www.germanfoodguide.com/holiday-silvester.cfm
Pictures
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/23/24932728_9052b35b11.jpg
http://ourgreenweddinglist.com/images/products_thumbs/foodAndDrink/RoastLamb.jpg
http://www.cuisinejunction.com/flourless-almond-honey-cake
bigoven.com
kochbar.de
Chip art
wallpapers.free-review.net
http://www.thetravelerszone.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/germany-party.png
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_rAJe_CypsZs/TQ3LMSSkSpI/AAAAAAAABl8/BtVQkcpoS1I/s1600/germany
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Cookies recipes websites
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Old-German-Honey-Cookies/Detail.aspx