German Soft Pretzels

Picture of German Soft Pretzels on baking sheet.

German Soft Pretzels Soft pretzels are a specialty of the Bavarian region of southern Germany.  They are  a popular snack item in the German beer halls throughout the year, and especially during Oktoberfest.  They are traditionally boiled in a water and lye bath to create the distinctive dark brown color and chewy exterior.  A safer alternative for home cooks is … Read More

German Flavors for Oktoberfest Burgers

Oktoberfest: Enjoy German flavors for your next tailgate, backyard cookout, or Oktoberfest with my recipe for Oktoberfest burgers. Now today considered the world’s largest festival, Oktoberfest originated as the wedding celebration of Crown Prince Ludwig I of Bavaria and princess Therese from Saxony-Hildburghausen. The citizens of Munich came out to participate in the festivities which closed with horse races in … Read More