Essen is a great word to learn to talk about food in German. Essen means 'to eat'. Das Essen means ‘food’. It also means ‘meal’. And you get the words for lunch - das Mittagessen ...

German food gets a bad rap, most of it deservedly. Because the way it is (mostly) cooked in this country is an abomination. But in Germany it’s a glorious cuisine, with myriad exquisite tastes!

Germans are known to take their breakfast quite seriously. What do they eat in the morning, and why is the meal so important ...

Can this still be eaten or does it have to go? Fruit and vegetables top the list of disposable foods in German households. | Photo (detail): © Sirplus Almost 13 ...

In Thuringia you might also find them with leeks and smoked meat, and they have even become a popular frozen food. A traditional dish of many southern German regions, as well as Austria ...