This is another Summer Fruit compote similar that is also an extraordianry flavor
Overlooked Recipe:
When we think about the foods our German grandma and other ancestors made for us, most of my friends think of the Sauerbraten, Goulash, Schnitzel, Kuchens and Strudels. One that for some reason got by me and many of us is often considered Germany's National Dessert by some. It is called Rote Grütze!
German Words can be Tricky
I have seen this for ages but I thought when I saw Rote Grütze,
it was pronounced "Rot Grutz" which didn’t sound pretty, especially for a dessert!
However I realized.... ohhh in the German language you always pronounce the “e” on the end of words. Rota Grutza ….and WOW, that sounds almost poetic and good name for a song or movie or someones stage name …as well as a dessert!
Discovering a hidden Treasure. I recently saw a newsletter by German Girl in America and she talked about Fruit Soup,
which also sounded just ok, but it is great, but then I stumbled on Rote Grütze again
and wow I discovered how incredible this is!
The multi layered flavors are very diffrent than just a fruit compote, because of the
Sweet and tart different dimensions and spice that dazzle!z
Also the brilliant red colors that are the "Rote" are jewel like
and make this dish a thing of beauty.
Dish for All Occasions
In Germany, Rote Grütze isn’t just dessert. It’s a midday pick-me-up, a light supper on a warm evening, or even a breakfast treat when spooned over yogurt or muesli. Pair it with vanilla ice cream for a child’s delight, or serve it in elegant glassware for dinner guests.
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This is a wonderful and versatile dessert that is so robust in flavor.
The beauty of Rote Grütze is its flexibility. Use whatever berries you have—blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, currants, or even plums. Depending on your mood you can add all kinds of flavorings, wine, brandy, lemon juic. Also a hint of cinnamon or lemon zest for brightness. It’s forgiving, flavorful, and—most importantly—made to be enjoyed, not just admired in the fridge.
We all have experienced watching those berries in the fridge we got a good deal on so we bought the big one. This is a good way to use those berries and give them a second life.
The Rote Grütze has a good long shelf life.
I love the comeback of gelatin desserts and salads.
This is even better than just a wiggly bowl of jello though.
The Rote Grütze is such a fresh sweet- tart flavor and the
Quark or Vanilla Yogurt Cream as I normally use,
blends so nicely with this.
This doesn't have to be an overly calorie laden dish either which we like.
I use non-fat Greek yogurt sometimes and alternative sweetners.
Besides all these cool things,
I love the fact that Jello like dishes are often called Wackelpudding!
Now who says the Germans don't have a sense of humor.
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...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.
No Bake Individual Kasekuchens
Topped with Rote Grütze
This has all the great flavor of a baked cheese cake, and it keeps the house cool in the summer.
and you can make as many little individual ones as you want.
Instead of baking it with eggs to set it I use gelatin. Both styles have their purpose.
Rhubarb and Strawberry are also a match cooked up in heaven,
just as 2 opposites often attract,
this is a blend that movies are made of.
A perfect spectrum of tart and sweet,
with zing and brightness.
The Quarkschaum
(which basically means a whipped topping with Quark, which is like a mild sour cream)
is a nice topping with structure that is a blend of custard,
Quark (I use puree of cottage cheese in this recipe) and meringue to fluff it up
.
This base also can be used for many things that you would use whipped cream or frosting on.
from tortes to pies.
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A beautiful Old Fashioned Folk Song
Schones Osttirol grossglocknerkapelle kals
(A beautiful Tyrol song)
So Retro and brings me back to a wonderful time
Mara Kayser (Grün Grün Grün......)
German Text
Grün, grün, grün sind alle meine Kleider,
Grün, grün, grün ist alles, was ich hab.
Darum lieb ich alles was so grün ist,
Weil mein Schatz ein Jäger, Jäger ist.
Darum lieb ich alles was so grün ist,
Weil mein Schatz ein Jäger, Jäger ist.
Literal English
Green, green, green, are all my clothes,
Green, green, green is everything I have.
So I love everything that’s green,
While my darling is a hunter, hunter.
So I love everything that’s green,
While my darling is a hunter, hunter.
Singable version:
Green, green, green is the color of my clothing,
Green, green green is everything I have.
I wear green, the color can’t be seen,
I wear green since my love’s a hunter.
I wear green, the color can’t be seen,
I wear green since my love’s a hunter.
Weiß, weiß, weiß sind alle meine Kleider,
Weiß, weiß, weiß ist alles was ich hab.
Darum lieb ich alles, was so weiß ist,
Weil mein Schatz ein Bäcker, Bäcker ist.
Darum lieb ich alles, was so weiß ist,
Weil mein Schatz ein Bäcker, Bäcker ist.
White, white, white, are all my clothes,
White, white, white is everything I have.
So I love everything that’s white,
While my darling is a hunter, hunter.
So I love everything that’s white,
While my darling is a baker, baker.
White, white, white is the color of my clothing,
White, white white is everything I have.
I wear white, shining and bright,
I wear white since my love’s a baker.
I wear white, shining and bright,
I wear white since my love’s a baker.
Schwarz, schwarz, schwarz sind alle meine Kleider,
Schwarz, schwarz, schwarz ist alles, was ich hab.
Darum lieb ich alles, was so schwarz ist,
Weil mein Schatz ein Schornsteinfeger ist.
Darum lieb ich alles, was so schwarz ist,
Weil mein Schatz ein Schornsteinfeger ist.
Black, black, black, are all my clothes,
Black, black, black is everything I have.
So I love everything that’s black,
While my darling is a chimney sweeper, chimney sweeper.
So I love everything that’s black,
While my darling is a chimney sweeper, chimney sweeper.
Black, black, black is the color of my clothing,
Black, black black is everything I have.
I wear black, both front and back,
I wear black since my love’s a sweeper.
I wear black, both front and back,
I wear black since my love’s a sweeper.
Blau, blau, blau sind alle meine Kleider,
Blau, blau, blau ist alles, was ich hab.
Darum lieb ich alles, was so blau ist,
Weil mein Schatz ein Seemann, Seemann ist.
Darum lieb ich alles, was so blau ist,
Weil mein Schatz ein Seemann, Seemann ist.
Blue, blue, blue, are all my clothes,
Blue, blue, blue is everything I have.
So I love everything that’s blue,
While my darling is a sailor, sailor.
So I love everything that’s blue,
While my darling is a sailor, sailor.
Blue, blue, blue is the color of my clothing,
Blue, blue, blue is everything I have.
I wear blue, sea water blue,
I wear blue since my love’s a sailor.
I wear blue, sea water blue,
I wear blue since my love’s a sailor.
Bunt, bunt, bunt sind alle meine Kleider,
Bunt, bunt, bunt ist alles, was ich hab.
Darum lieb ich alles, was so bunt ist,
Weil mein Schatz ein Maler, Maler ist.
Darum lieb ich alles, was so bunt ist,
Weil mein Schatz ein Maler, Maler ist.
Many-colored, colored, colored, are all my clothes,
Many-colored, colored, colored is everything I have.
So I love everything that’s colored,
While my darling is a painter, painter.
So I love everything that’s colored,
While my darling is a painter, painter.
Colorful are the colors of my clothing,
Colorful is everything I have.
Brown, yellow, white, dark and light,
I wear colors since my love’s a painter.
Brown, yellow, white, dark and light,
I wear colors since my love’s a painter.
Oswald Sattler
Oswald Sattler -
Ich könnt' ohne Berge nicht leben
(I Can't Live Without the Mountains)
Boy this woman can YODEL!!
Margret Almer - Grüß euch Gott, liebe Leut (2008)
(Greetings Dear People, Greetings to you All!
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