What to Eat and Drink on your Black Forest Holiday

Black Forest Ham Vesper © Christoph Eberle/STG..

Good Food is High Priority in the Black Forest: The Black Forest region is famous for its cuisine and you don't have to dine at the many Michelin-rated restaurants to enjoy good food. Check out the menus at village guest houses and you will be surprised at the selection of culinary treats on offer. Black Forest ham is a specialty in this area and you'll see this served at breakfast as well as for light snacks. Ham is also used in many of the asparagus dishes of the region. Traditional … [Read more...]

Maultaschen – The "Little Ones Who Cheat the Lord"

Maultaschen © Tourism Marketing Baden-Württemberg

A Swabian Regional Specialty similar to the Ravioli: One of the most famous regional specialties you will come across on your travels in the state of Baden-Württemberg is the Maultaschen. This Swabian specialty is rather similar to ravioli, but are a little bigger in size. The Maultaschen are filled with meat and spinach and are traditionally served in a broth ("in der Brühe") or can be eaten either baked in butter and sprinkled with boiled egg (geröstet) or with onions fried in bacon fat … [Read more...]