| German food plays a large part of everyday culture | | | | And not forgetting those who have a sweet tooth, |
| and tradition in Germany. Most celebrations either public | | | | there are also an enormous variety of cakes and |
| or private are always accompanied by great tasting | | | | pastries available. In almost every cafe, you can enjoy |
| food, as well as exceptional tasting beer. | | | | the most mouth watering layer cakes, unrivaled |
| German food varies significantly from region to region. | | | | anywhere in the world. |
| Certain areas have become famous for a particular | | | | Unfortunately many of the traditional ways of cooking |
| type of delicacy. For example Nurnberg is notable for | | | | the famous German recipes are being forgotten. With |
| the Nurnberger bratwurst. Munich on the other hand is | | | | the convenience of large food outlets you can now |
| famous for the Munchner Weiswurst. Interestingly | | | | buy ready to cook German dumplings, sauerbraten, |
| these foods are available at the most simplest of | | | | sauerkraut etc. Cakes can be easily purchased from |
| places. They are often sold from stands in the market | | | | almost any bakery. |
| place, or even the train station. | | | | The result is that few of the current generation would |
| There is also great rivalry between the regions as to | | | | know where to begin to create a traditional meal. |
| who has the better recipes. There has always been | | | | German culture and German food are closely linked. |
| strong regional rivalry between the north and south of | | | | The risk is that essential German food culture may be |
| the country. The claim for the title of best food recipes | | | | lost unless the art of German cooking is revitalized. |
| provokes a healthy banter between the local citizens. | | | | This is important for Germans living in Germany. It is |
| Germany is most famous for its sausages and | | | | also essential for German migrants and their |
| sauerkraut. However there are a huge amount of | | | | descendants who have gone to live in other parts of |
| traditional recipes on offer that most people of other | | | | the world. |
| nations wouldn't even be aware of. These include | | | | We need to make a concerted effort to ensure that |
| unique flavorsome meat dishes, a large variety of | | | | the German food culture remains alive. Therefore, take |
| potato dumplings, and many types of potato salads. | | | | the time and make the effort to teach the young ones |
| One of the least recognized claims to fame are the | | | | the recipes and cooking techniques of old. In doing so |
| numerous fresh salad recipes accompanied by the | | | | the German traditions and customs will also remain |
| most amazing dressings. | | | | alive. |