All in Food
German beer is rightly lauded for its quality and variety, but often what is considered a “good beer” differs considerably from region to region, city to city. With so many options, how do Germans choose their favourite and why might the popularity of German beer around the world be an example of Germany’s soft power?
This week, new contributor Simon Maddox, of the Decades From Home podcast, ponders why it’s common for people in Germany to eat kebabs sober, while in the UK it takes hours of drinking. Are Germans missing out or is sober kebab consumption the new dawn of personal growth?
With many sports clubs and a passion for organic food, #Germany is assumed to be a healthy country, at least compared to the UK. However, Germans are facing an ‘obesity epidemic’ now and in the future. What’s changing the healthy German lifestyle?
The economic influence of the US on Europe is well known, but often the Germans I speak to dismiss the cultural importance of the US. How much impact does US culture have on Germany and why might some choose to ignore it?
With a highly praised healthcare system and massive pharmaceutical industry, Germany is at the centre of modern healthcare. Yet, traditional medicine is increasingly popular here. Are Germans joining the anti-expert trend or is the reason deep culture?
After so long living in Germany, the differences seem totally normal. However, I can still find examples of things you only find in Germany all around the house. Why are German coffee filters different and why are windows a serious topic of conversation?
Often compared to the British ritual of afternoon tea, Kaffee und Kuchen is the bedrock of German culture, but how does it differ from the UK?
It’s Spargelzeit in Germany, which seems to be a reason to celebrate. With Spargel. So much goddamn spargel.
The customer is always right, but in Germany they are happy to show you're a moron.
It's Autumn in Germany, so time to buy some pumpkins and sharpen some knives.
Planning to go to Oktoberfest? Worried you might drink too much? Follow this simple guide and you can't go wrong!
Every German household wants one, but does a Thermomix come at a terrifying cost?
There are many small things people miss when they live in different countries. Sometimes we can live without them, find different versions or simply adapt what we have, but are there somethings that are irreplaceable?
Have you ever wanted to go through someone elses home? Feel free to have a look around the contents of the average German domicile.
It's OK, 2016 is almost over. All we need to do now is suffer through Christmas and I'm sure we'll be fine...
We all know Germany is the land of Christmas traditions, but do you really want these traditions too?
The first advent weekend means Germany has gone all out for the festive period, but how can we safely navigate the German Christmas market?
A trip to London and an adventure in a bakery lead to a bemused German and an incredibly happy, pasty eating Geordie.
Continuing our look at shopping in Germany, we investigate the supermarket. Are they all discounters? What is with the customer service? And why are robots trying to kill us?
