The Local Germany

The Munich startup trying to tackle old-age loneliness through Oma’s baking

Fri, 09 Mar 2018 15:06:15 +0100

An innovative Munich start-up employs pensioners to bake old-fashioned, traditional cakes. It offers them the opportunity to earn money, feel useful and meet people – and their customers, to enjoy cakes baked with love.

German Christmas cookies to bake now

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 15:44:00 +0100

Pfeffernusse, Printen and Kipferl - oh my! It's not Christmas until you've eaten your weight in cookies, right? This week's Local List makes sure that you at least have some variety in that biscuit diet.

Nine German treats to enjoy (and one to avoid)

Wed, 06 Aug 2014 14:34:00 +0200

Pastry anyone? You've probably had a Black Forest cake or quoted President Kennedy while eating a Berliner, but how about trying something different? This week's Local List looks at ten Teutonic treats you probably haven't heard of, but should definitely try.

Bitter bakers scoff at half-baked bread idea

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:20:00 +0200

Traditional German bakeries are losing dough as consumers increasingly turn to supermarkets and corner shops to get their 'fresh' bread. Now they've legally challenged what it means to sell bread made elsewhere and baked on site.

The Local's tips for holiday baking in Germany

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 15:25:00 +0100

Decking the halls wouldn’t be the same without the aroma of fresh-baked treats, but many expats in Germany struggle to find familiar baking supplies. Check out The Local’s tips on finding key ingredients and substitutions so Santa won’t go hungry this year.

Bread like baby Jesus? A brief history of German Christmas sweets

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 15:00:00 +0100

Germany’s favourite Christmas sweets include spiced Lebkuchen and Spekulatius cookies, as well as the raisin-filled, sugar-coated bread Stollen. But where do they come from? The Local explains some tasty holiday traditions.