Glossary S
Stollen is a German traditional oblong-shaped baked bread (Gebäck) for Christmas. It is made from heavy or rich yeast/leavened dough with butter, sugar, eggs and a bit of salt. It is spiced with cinammon (zimt), nutmeg (muskat), with grated almonds and raisins (Rosinen) and candied dried fruits (Trockenfructen) and drizzeled with powdered sugar. Some versions are filled with Marzipan or Poppy seeds (Mohn) at the center.
Storage:
1. Use properly sealed plastic bags or glass jars. Store at 70 degrees or lower.
2. You can store at 32 to 35 degrees in refrigerator for up to 18 months, if sealed well.
Deutsch: Stout / Español: Stout / Português: Stout / Français: Stout / Italiano: Stout
Stout in the food context refers to a dark, strong beer with a rich, malty flavour, often characterised by roasted barley, coffee, and chocolate notes. This style of beer is known for its thick, creamy texture and is typically brewed with a higher percentage of roasted malts, which give it its distinctive deep brown to black colour. Stout is popular not only as a drink but also as an ingredient in cooking, where its robust flavour is used to enhance dishes, particularly in stews, marinades, desserts, and sauces.
Strammermax / Strammer Max refers to Germany's type of ham and egg sandwich. It is made of buttered brown bread topped with ham (Scheiben Schinkenspeck) and sunny side up fried eggs (Spiegeleier).
Strammermax is called as Katerfrühstück, a German word which means "a morning after breakfast", the morning after all activities in the evening, like partying, disco dancing, etc.
Strammermax are usually available in pubs/bars (Kneipe in German), restaurants and street stalls as snacks and are mostly eaten with beer. It an also be ordered sometimes anytime of the day in some small restaurants.
Picture below of Strammermax in one of the many Motorway restaurants in Northern Germany on our way to Sylt. Sehr Lecker !!!!
Deutsch: Erdbeere / English: Strawberry
Strawberry, is a commercial hybrid species of strawberry (Fragaria) that is widely grown. It is cultivated worldwide for its fruit. The fruit (which is not a botanical berry, but an aggregate accessory fruit) is widely appreciated for its characteristic aroma, bright red color, juicy texture, and sweetness. It is consumed in large quantities, either fresh or in prepared foods such as preserves, fruit juice, pies, ice creams, milkshakes, and chocolates. Artificial strawberry aroma is also widely used in many industrialized food products.
Deutsch: Straße / Español: Calle / Português: Rua / Français: Rue / Italiano: Strada
Street in the food context refers to "street food," a category of food and beverages that are prepared, sold, and often consumed in public spaces such as streets, markets, or festivals. Street food is typically associated with affordability, convenience, and a reflection of local culture and flavours. It includes a wide variety of dishes, ranging from snacks and beverages to full meals.