Schokotraum

Lately, it seems like the trend is to add Oreos to everything. On Pinterest, I've seen Oreos added to cookies, brownies, pies, candy... Here in Germany, Oreos come in packs of 16. Yes, I'm serious. You buy a box of Oreos and there are only 16 cookies in there. Plus, they are packaged differently into 4 individual packs of 4. So, you feel like a complete cow if you eat more than an individual pack. Also, they taste different. They are a bit harder and less sweet. Needless to say, I prefer to US Oreos. However...

Last week in the Rewe, I came across this:

Normally, I'd pass by, but I was feeling frisky; so, I bought one. Oh.My.Gosh!!! They are sheer deliciousness. I hid this in the car and was savoring it every time I took a trip. One day, I was feeling generous and offered some of my stash to Claron. In less than a kilometer, Claron devoured the entire thing. I bought him one for his birthday and again, GONE! Trust me, either find a German to send you one or start sending Milka emails to bring them to the States. They are so tasty!

I'm Going Fruity

We take a break from Nymphenburg Palace for a quick report on fruit. Often when I go to the market, I will see a fruit that I don't recognize, I've never tasted or isn't common in the US. Here is my listing so far:

Zuckermelone -  Originally from Spain. This is an awesome melon. Like the name says it is sweet, but has some cucumber tones.

Kelek - I found this at the Turkish Market. It is very sweet and nice. Similar to a sugar melon but a little different.

Johannisbeere - Yes, we have these in the US (currants), but here they are so common. There is Johannisbeere everything - juice, ice cream, you name it. Also, they are sold all over here. They are even in the tiny markets that barely have any produce.

 

Maracuja - This is another thing that we have in the US (passionfruit). But it really is a staple here. There is Maracuja ice cream, yogurt. It is quite tasty and one of my favorites. They love to mix it with mango.

Mirabellen - I bought these today. I thought they were going to be like grapes, but no, they are like tiny plums. Very yummy.

Physalis - Growing up, I had a neighbor that grew these and sold them to the Hotel Dupont for like $40/lb. Here, they are common (and much cheaper). They taste like a mixture between a tomato and an apricot.

Pomelo - This is kinda like a grapefruit. I personally haven't tried them, but I have seen them around.

 Stachelbeere - I think these are gooseberries in the US. I've never seen them though. They are the size of grapes, but when you bite in they have all these little compartments. Eliza really likes them.

I will continue to keep you updated as I buy whatever I don't recognize at the market. In addition to these, Germany has the normal assortment of fruit: apples, bananas, oranges, blueberries, strawberries, grapes, cherries, etc.

Addicted

If you ever come to Germany, don't try these! Next thing you know, you've got five empty bags around you, and you've gained 5 pounds. Seriously, so tasty!