This article shows that more and more German people are deciding to eat clean and healthy through predominately purchasing organic products. The article says "Fully 70 percent of Germans say they would never touch gene-manipulated food." This trend is becoming astonishingly dominant in Germany, and is not a bad thing. Compared to the United States, Germany provides a lot more organic food and sells it for a more reasonable price. These organic goods are in such high demand that some supermarkets are having a hard time keeping up. Even if the products are unavailable, most Germans will NOT buy "normal" products instead.
German Fast Food: Forget "Mett", Try a "Frikadelle"
This article goes through many different foods that would be served at a "Schnellimbiss"or "Imbiss". It goes through a variety of options that would be sold from a standard stand located on the side of the road in a cart. Coincidentally only one of these options are vegetarian (the Pommes). From bockwurst, bratwurst, and even the crazy looking currywurst, many questionable meats are served from these stands. I have no doubt that even though the meat may be questionable, some individuals may find these entrees delicious. Although odd or eccentric, these different choices are probably healthier than the standard American fast food meal.
Yo Dude, What Abut the Turks? An Introduction to Germany's Real Fast Food
Another article on Fast food stands focuses on a Turkish style stand that is featured in Germany. The author of this is very impressed with the Döner. They go through the different options such as hot sauce, Greet sauce, or a vegetable type sauce. It can also be served as a wrap. They tell that it is commonly mad with chicken but should actually be made with lamb. Köfta, Turkish Pizza, and Milchreis are also Turkish foods. I have tried Milchreis and it was a common meal that my family would eat on a lazy weeknight.
The Dark Side: Optimists are Idiots
This article talks about how Germans are known as being pessimistic. It gives a large sample of possible things a typical German native may reply to something you could be excited about. Although this may seem very negative, this is said to be a normal part of their lives. A suggestion to lighten up the mood if one of them puts down and idea you are excited about is simply laughing and saying "Lighten up a bit!"
Teutonic Humor: Vee Have Vays of Making You Laugh
This article describes the different senses of humor in different areas of Germany. There are 4 distinct kinds listed. The Bavarian joke is normally very funny and very language based. The Rhinelander joke normally has more of a "comedy club" feel to it. the Berliner joke is widely based on sarcasm, so much so that they have nicknames for well known monuments in Berlin. Lastly, the Hamburger humor has more irony involved. The article also say that having a good vocabulary base will benefit your understanding of these jokes.
Brennpunkt Kultur
Seite 95 - It is interesting how ther are 5 different mealtimes distinguished in Germany. While visiting, it feels like there is a never ending source of food in Germany. Out of all the meals either Frühstück or Kaffe und Kucken are my favorite meal times. It is interesting that since times are changing and many families have working mothers and fathers, the bigger meal is beginning to be served as Abendessen instead of Mittagessen like in America.
Seite 97 - The metric system was introduced to many people in their elementary years. The simplicity of converting between centimeters and kilometers seems unfair compared to the American system. Usually converting from pounds to kilograms is too time consuming for me. It was interesting that things are ordered by eighths, fourths and halves of a liter.
Seite 106 - Heidelberg and Mannheim are 2 popular cities with Universities in them. During WWII Heidelberg was relatively undamaged but Mannheim was practically destroyed. Heidelberg's interesting fact is that it was named after the oldest human remains found in Europe. Mannheim's interesting fact is that the first Mercedes "plans" evolved here.
The Dark Side: Optimists are Idiots
This article talks about how Germans are known as being pessimistic. It gives a large sample of possible things a typical German native may reply to something you could be excited about. Although this may seem very negative, this is said to be a normal part of their lives. A suggestion to lighten up the mood if one of them puts down and idea you are excited about is simply laughing and saying "Lighten up a bit!"
Teutonic Humor: Vee Have Vays of Making You Laugh
This article describes the different senses of humor in different areas of Germany. There are 4 distinct kinds listed. The Bavarian joke is normally very funny and very language based. The Rhinelander joke normally has more of a "comedy club" feel to it. the Berliner joke is widely based on sarcasm, so much so that they have nicknames for well known monuments in Berlin. Lastly, the Hamburger humor has more irony involved. The article also say that having a good vocabulary base will benefit your understanding of these jokes.
Brennpunkt Kultur
Seite 95 - It is interesting how ther are 5 different mealtimes distinguished in Germany. While visiting, it feels like there is a never ending source of food in Germany. Out of all the meals either Frühstück or Kaffe und Kucken are my favorite meal times. It is interesting that since times are changing and many families have working mothers and fathers, the bigger meal is beginning to be served as Abendessen instead of Mittagessen like in America.
Seite 97 - The metric system was introduced to many people in their elementary years. The simplicity of converting between centimeters and kilometers seems unfair compared to the American system. Usually converting from pounds to kilograms is too time consuming for me. It was interesting that things are ordered by eighths, fourths and halves of a liter.
Seite 106 - Heidelberg and Mannheim are 2 popular cities with Universities in them. During WWII Heidelberg was relatively undamaged but Mannheim was practically destroyed. Heidelberg's interesting fact is that it was named after the oldest human remains found in Europe. Mannheim's interesting fact is that the first Mercedes "plans" evolved here.
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