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Why do German Wines Have a Bad Rap?

Why do German Wines Have a Bad Rap?

When most people hear German wine, the first thing that comes to mind is a Riesling. The second thing that comes to mind is "meh... let's try something else." Why do German wines have such a bad rap? I've asked myself this many times and I think it's because historically Germans have produced primarily sweet wines which are not to many people's liking.

November 02, 2015
Dirndl Hairstyles - How to braid your hair for Oktobefest

Dirndl Hairstyles: How to Avoid that Cliche, “St. Pauli Girl” Look

When most people hear German girl in a dirndl they immediately think of the St. Pauli Girl with her pigtail braids, big ta-tas and blue & white dirndl. But those of us who wear dirndls all the time, know that pigtail braids are a little too cliche for our taste. We’ve been checking out some modern braiding tutorials on YouTube and here are our favorites that you should totally try with your dirndl. 
June 09, 2015
Lagerfeld brings Tracht to the Mainstream - High Fashion Lederhosen

Lagerfeld brings Tracht to the Mainstream - High Fashion Lederhosen

I'm so excited about the Pre-Fall 2015 Collection by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel. The designs are very tracht inspired, but also very high fashion. I love everything about it especially the back story.
June 02, 2015
True Facts about Edelweiss

True Facts about Edelweiss

  • The edelweiss's scientific name is Leontopodium alpinum.
May 19, 2015
Schmarre, breakfast of German Champions - Kaiserschmarrn Recipe

Schmarre, breakfast of German Champions - Kaiserschmarrn Recipe

I'm going to start this blog with a quick story about my bff Nikki. Rewind approx 24 years to when she was in kindergarden and each student had to tell the class what they had for breakfast. It was Nikki's turn. "Nikki, what did you have for breakfast?" "Schmarre!" she said with a big smile. 
April 27, 2015
True Facts about Beer Steins

True Facts about Beer Steins

  • The word stein is a shortened form of Steinzeugkrug, which is German for stoneware jug or tankard
April 23, 2015
5 Most Magnificent Castles in Germany

5 Most Magnificent Castles in Germany

I've traveled to Germany a few times in my life and I've had the joy of visiting a few wonderful castles. Although I haven't had the privilege of visiting all of the following castles that made my list, I sure hope to visit them all one day!
April 07, 2015
True Facts about Sauerkraut

True Facts about Sauerkraut

  • Sauerkraut originated approximately 2,000 years ago in China, where it is known as suan cai, with a literal translation of “sour vegetable”.
March 17, 2015
3 Easy German-Inspired Date Night Ideas!

3 Easy German-Inspired Date Night Ideas!

Valentine's Day is a "holiday" that always sneaks up on me. I say "holiday" because I think it's a silly made up holiday, but at the same time… any excuse to spend some extra quality time with the person you love is a good excuse to me! Date nights are fun, but if you're anything like me, the best dates are the ones spent at home, so I've come up with 3 (practically free!) German-Inspired Date Night Ideas. And these can be used for a date night with your partner, your best friend, your sister, anyone really!

February 03, 2015
Who Wore it Best? Celebrities in Designer Dirndls

Who Wore it Best? Celebrities in Designer Dirndls

The website POPSUGAR Fashion put together a slideshow of 11 celebrities in dirndls and many of them are designed by Lola Paltinger. She is a couture dirndl designer and most of her pieces cost 2,900 Euros… That's $3,690.32!  Here is the link to the Slideshow "Starts Wearing Oktoberfest Dirndls"

September 25, 2014
DEUTSCHLAND !!! WELTMEISTER !!! DIRNDLS !!!

DEUTSCHLAND !!! WELTMEISTER !!! DIRNDLS !!!

What an AHmazing world cup! Yesterday I spent the afternoon with my best friends and some of the biggest Germany Fussball fans I know. Watching the game with them was so much fun and celebrating the big Germany win was even better! Schnapps all around!!!
July 14, 2014
Restaurant Review: Laschet's Inn

Restaurant Review: Laschet's Inn

As you know, I love my German heritage! And what better way to celebrate it than with a good German beer and good German food. With that in mind, I've decided to dedicate a portion of my blog to German Restaurant Reviews! For the first few, I'll write about some local Chicago places, but then I'll need your help! I can't travel all over the US searching for the best German Food (unless the Travel Channel would like to pay me to do so... hint hint ;-) Anyway, so if you have a favorite German place, click here to learn how to get your review up on the Rare Dirndl blog!
February 11, 2014