It has been a hot one in the US and I wish I was with my German Friends in Australia.
Patricia Holtkamp sent me a picture of her home in Australia, where it is snowing now.
Anyway for us in the states I want to do a nice
no bake dessert, that is kind of retro in Germany, but is making a comeback.
I am sorry for the long lag in newsletters.
It has been one thing after another this month,
KalterHund
I can't believe it is almost Oktoberfest season, so I wanted to get this German dessert
that was so perfect to make in hot days and it is an iconic one.
So much fun to take to a party, just the name is a conversational piece.
Kalter Hund
or
Which means Kalter=Cold Hund = Dog
Who says the Germans don't have a sense of humor.
This is a very popular German dessert and great for the summer. No baking required and it uses coconut oil, which many folks say it has health benefits.
Isn't coconut fat unhealthy?
Coconut oil contains no cholesterol, no fiber, and only traces of vitamins, minerals, and plant sterols. Plant sterols have a chemical structure that mimics blood cholesterol, and may help to block the absorption of cholesterol in the body. This is according to Harvard T.H. Chan school of public health.
So how did it get to be called Cold Dog?
Lots of images come to mind, but not a dessert....
The origin of the name some suspect, comes from the box car shape that resembles a coal mining car, sometimes called a Pit Hunte or Hund, which resembles the pan you make it in
A Pit Hund
Who came up with this recipe?
In the 1920's A German Company, Bahlsen introduced a recipe for this cake with a cookie they sold called Leibniz biscuit used to make the cake. It became a hit and was popular in Germany for birthdays in the 50's and 60's.
The same idea exists in many cultures. The most notable is in England it simply called
Chocolate Biscuit Cake, and was the favorite dessert of Queen Elizabeth.
from wikipedia
You could say that Queen Elizabeth's favorite dessert was Chocolate Biscuit Cake, and it is reported by Darren McGrady who was the Royal chef for 15 years. He said that she loved it so much she had a slice every day even if she was traveling.
If this cake has the Queen's approval then maybe you should give it a try! It is super easy to make.
It is also a great thing to take to a party, and can be made up ahead.
Do you have to use the Bahlsen Biscuits Cookies?
No there are other biscuit cookies, such as Marie Biscuits that work as well.
I like to use my Dads favorite cookie which is an almond cookie called Mandelschnitten.
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Mandelschnitten
This is a simple recipe and I make the dough up and freeze it
I make a brick shape and freeze it. Then when I want to bake a few It is easy to make slices and bake.
I bake these even in the air fryer.
Through modern technology we can enjoy music from Germany at the touch of your computer, there are many venues now, Pandora, Amazon music, and Youtube is free.
I love my noise canceling headphones that are completely wireless and give incredible sound!
over 2500 perfect reviews, it is a bit of an investment but worth every penny.
30 years Musikantenstadl anniversary show from Fribourg.
A medley of the 5 winners of the Musikantenstadl
young talent competition.
- Nicolas Senn - Fresh from the spring
- Oesch's the Third - Ku-Ku Jodel
- Yasmine-Melanie - Amore Fantastico
- Lisa Stoll - Dance of the Cows
- Florian & Seppli - family yodels
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Die Mayrhofner - Schei-wi-dei-wi-du (HQ)
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Achims Hit Parade
Achim was a contest on German TV for musicians
Achim Mentzel (15 July 1946 – 4 January 2016) was a German musician, television presenter and actor. He was best known for hosting his show Achims Hitparade from 1989 to 2006
This is a wonderful tool from Germany, that makes the longer Spaetzle noodles. My German friend brought one over from Germany for me.
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Our German Cookbook
A recipe book and short biography of my Grandmother Emma Block. Her recipes, culture and cooking styles that were brought over from Germany. How they evolved when she came to America in the early 1900s and settled in Portland, Oregon on the west coast of the United States. Over 100 recipes
Bonus Recipe CD with the Ebook and recipes with step by step pictures
Biography of my grandma
Emma Block From Germany with Love tells the story of my grandma, Emma Block, growing up in a little town in Baden/ Würtemberg, Germany near Heidelberg named Steinsfurt. Then at the age of 15 immigrating to the United States, taking a train with one of her sisters and brothers to Hamburg and sailing the Atlantic with other hope filled Germans wanting to make a life in the "New World". It was not easy but with good values learned in her German upbringing made a full life, had a wonderful family with lots of fun and celebration including the great German meals.
Karin Elliot born and raised in Germany
is a chef and wonderful friend giving me encouragement through the years here and donated her recipes for our newsletter. She also does wonderful volunteer work like providing meals for school children in need in Tuscon, Arizona.
Many German-Americans and German immigrants are interested in Native American items from books and movies to jewelry and arts and craft supplies. Karin will take care of you personally with her online store Native Rainbows
This is the newsletter you are reading now, called the German Goodies Recipe Newsletter. I have been publishing this for 20 years now and we have had a lot of fun doing it.
If you enjoy the history I talk about in this newsletter you will also love the history of other dishes and foods I like to do in my
Food History Newsletter
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