Animals and Crops Germany is one of the largest beef and cattle producers in Europe Also has a large

ge poultry production Germany has a large organic food market o Organic food is sold in markets, superstores, and is used in restaurants o Apples, pears, cherries, and peaches as well as grapes are important crops. Grapes are a major crop as they are needed to make wine o The most important vegetables sold in Germany are: Potatoes, carrots, onions, cabbage, tomatoes, zucchini, cucumbers, cauliflower, broccoli and lettuce. o The most important fruits sold are: Apples, kiwis, avocados, lemons, oranges, pears, nectarines, peaches, raisins, strawberries, cherries and plums While Germany does grow a large portion of its produce it also imports a wide variety as well. Meals Germans eat heavy meals that include large portions of potatoes, meats, and breads. o Dumplings and spatzel are common side dishes o Bread is eaten at every meal Mainly rye, pumpernickel, and sourdough Breakfast (Fruhstuck) includes o Coffe or tea, o Bread with butter, marmalade, and honey o Sausage (Wurst) o Variety of cheeses o Boiled eggs o Cereal is becoming more popular during the week but fresh bread and large family meals are still popular on weekends Eating small snacks between meals is encouraged Zwischenmahlzeit o Reduces over eating Main meal is lunch (mittagessen) o between 12 and 2 o May include Kartoffelsalat mit Wrstchen oder Frikadellen (potato salad with sausage or meat balls) Sptzle mit Geschnetzeltem (Sptzle noodles with stir-fry) Schnitzel mit Buttergemse (Schnitzel with buttered vegetables) or Fischstbchen mit Kartoffelpree (Fish sticks with mashed potato). Meat is served almost every day and is usually pork or chicken Typical vegetables served are green beans, carrots, peas, and cabbage. Potatoes are a staple and are eaten boiled, fried, or made into dumplings o Evening meal (abendbrot) Light meal between 6 and 7 Selection of

 Whole grain breads Cheeses deli meats and wurst mustards and pickles Often it is accompanied by a salad and/or a soup. o Coffe and cake (kaffee und kuchen) late afternoon o Fast food is causing an increase in obesity in children Favorites include: pizza, burgers, and german favorites such as bratwurst Holidays Oktoberfest o Is held in late September early October in Munich o Oktoberfest is worlds largest fair with 6 million in attendance each year o usually about 16 days o Originally October 18th 1810 in order to celebrate the of marriage of Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburgha Moved to end of September for better weather o Common foods include potato soup bratwurst wiener schnitzel potato dumplings, pancakes, salad, cabbage apple strudel, cakes, pretzels beer and wine beer steins Easter o Easter Sunday Church and then a meal including eggs, fruit and vegetables, rolls, jams, cheese and wurst o Easter Monday last day of Easter entire family gathers together again this time lamb is the focal point New Years Eve o Sauerkraut brings blessings and wealth o Seafood including carp and salmon o Pork is eaten for wealth o Poultry is never eaten o One of the most popular new years eve meals is soup o Bread and cakes Christmas o Desserts include springerle (cookies), marzipan and stolen (coffe cake with dried fruit) o Honey cakes called lebkuchen are baked and decorated and then young ladies give then to young men of their choosing

Germans use European style of dining Impolite to eat with fingers Polite to have both hands above the table at all times No food should be left on the table Always compliment the head cook http://www.foodbycountry.com/Germany-to-Japan/Germany.html http://www.germanfoods.org/consumer/facts/eatinghabits.cfm http://www.galvestonoktoberfest.com/history.html http://www.fao.org/docrep/004/y1669e/y1669e09.htm http://www.germanfoodguide.com/holiday.cfm

There is no one way to define German cuisine - Different regions have different types of cuisines Climate -moderate climate -fall and winter brings strong atlantic low-pressure systems. -different air pressure can cause a change in cooking Food History World War 2 Measures taken to increase the countries home-produced food supply o Cheap loans to farmers for machinery purchases o Price cuts on fertilizers o Price incentives for the producers of Grains Eggs By 1939 Germany had become self-sufficient in o Bread grains o Cabbage o Carrots o Plums o Cherries o Potatoes o Sugar o Meat Meat rations were dropped from 700 grams to 500 grams- just over a pound for an entire week

Imports Tree Nuts Peanuts Sunflower seeds An assortment of dried fruits -Many Germans travel -travelling has made their country extremely diverse in the types of foods that they eat

Organic -Present Day Germans suddenly became amazed with the idea of being able to grow their own Organic food. They call this Oko. Beer -1200 breweries -5000 beer brands Decreease in beer consumption More Germans are drinking mineral water Mineral waters influence came from the tradition of another country.

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