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The original unification of Germany in 1871 brought together three separate kingdoms (Prussia, Bavaria, and Saxony), whose culinary traditions were relatively unique and variously influenced – by Scandinavians, Italians, French, and Eastern Europeans. Taken as a whole, German cuisine might remind us of American food in its emphasis on meat and potatoes, but the focus on sweet and sour flavors is strictly German. Popular sweet and sour dishes like sauerbraten (which combines a sour marinade with a sweet sauce) reveal a taste for flavors that hearken back to medieval cooking. Roasted meats (braten), schnitzels and sausages (there are over 1,000) are star players of the German dinner plate. Vinegars, sugar and fruits provide popular piquant sauces. Germans enjoy potatoes in salads, dumplings and pancakes. But it wasn’t always so. In the mid-1700s, Frederick the Great demanded that dubious peasants plant the curious kartoffel. Fondness followed, but gradually.
 

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Living In: Bamberg, Bayern, Germany
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Best Big, Fat, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie

Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2008 by littlewestwalker
Really yummy! No doubt! But it's really important to keep the dough in the fridge for at least 30 min. Another tip is to scale(?) the dough balls; it just works out better if the cookies have the same size. I still prefere cookies with oatmeal, so I just added a cup of rolled oatmeal and they turned out great!
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Sangria! Sangria!

Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2008 by Tina C.
Excellent! Kelcampell- I had to laugh at your review- Sangria originated in Spain- NOT Mexico! No wonder this didn't taste right to you! LOL!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.

Banana Banana Bread

Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2008 by rosabela
Alright everyone, believe the hype! This is a GREAT banana bread recipe! I only had 3 very ripe bananas and decided to try this recipe, anyway. I followed the recipe as is (accept for the amount of the bananas), and it turned out very moist and dense! No need to add additional spices like other viewers suggested (as the submitter said, "Why compromise the banana flavor?"). If using fewer bananas, just remember to reduce the baking time. I baked mine for 40-45 minutes (depending on your oven). Will definitely be making this again! Thanks for sharing, Shelley!
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