1. German Cuisine Characterized by roasted meats, filling sides, and delicious baked goods!

2. Main Dishes Braten – national dish Pork is the most popular – Kasseler rippenspeer Boiled beef Sauerbraten – sweet and sour beef – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gmBnyZysns&feature=relat ed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gmBnyZysns&feature=relat ed Hasenpfeffer – marinated rabbit that is also stewed Schnitzel – breaded and sauteed veal – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsUjQQZKU-Q http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsUjQQZKU-Q Westphalian ham Eintopf – stew made from leftovers

3. Sausages There are hundreds of different sausages – Braunschweiger – type of liver sausage – Frankfurt – hot dog (originated in Frankfurt) – Blutwurst – blood sausage – Bratwurst – fresh ground pork http://www.youtube.com/wat ch?v=G7Qq1mInP_U http://www.youtube.com/wat ch?v=G7Qq1mInP_U – Knockwurst – smoked, precooked from beef and pork – Schinkenwurst – ready to eat pork sausage that contains pieces of ham

4. Seafood Smoked eel Herring

5. Side Dishes Fruit is usually served with pork and game One meal a day contains potatoes – Salzkartoffeln: steamed potates – Kartoffelsalat – potato salad – Kartoffelpuffer – potato pancakes Sauerkraut Vegetables are served on the side or in stews Spatzle (small dumblings)

6. Baked Goods Bread served at every meal – Rye, pumpernickel, and other dark breads Sweet rolls, breads, and coffee cakes are served at coffee time – Apfekuchen: apple cake – Stollen: bread filled with almonds raisins and fruit Lebkuchen – honey spice cake used to celebrate birthdays, weddings, and anniversaries Schwarzwalder Kirschtorte – black forest cake Strudel – paper thin layers of pastry filled with fruit

7. Beverages Beer drinking is one of the oldest past times White wine – Wine and beef festivals are common

8. Meals Fruhstuck – breakfast; hearty meal Zweites fruhstuck – second breakfast; sandwiches and a drink Mittagessen – main meal; soup, dumplings, and dessert Kaffee – snack; coffee small sandwichs, dessert Abendroft – light supper; bread with cold meats