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Traditional Plum Dumplings – Also known as Bohemian Dumplings The Traditional Plum Dumplings are called Böhmische Zwetschgenknödel in Germany. There are two different kinds of Plum Dumplings. One is made with potatoes, the other one with yeast. Ingredients for Traditional Plum Dumplings: 500 g (17.6 oz) of all-purpose flour 250 ml (8.8 oz) of milk, […]
Italian Plum Cake – Pflaumenkuchen Italian Plum Cake is called Zwetschgenkuchen or Pflaumenkuchen or Ruehrkuchen mit Pflaumen in Germany. This recipe makes two Plum Cakes in a springform pan. Ingredients for two Italian Plum Cakes: 2 kg (4.4 lbs) of Italian plums/prunes 500 g (17.6 oz) of sugar 250 g (8.8 oz) of butter OR […]
First Anniversary Oma Way It’s hard to be believe but it’s true. August 19th, 2015, marks one year The Oma Way.com, first anniversary Oma Way. When I came up with the idea to create this website, I didn’t expect much. I thought maybe a few people out there might be interested in real German homemade […]
German idioms part 2 is the sequel of German idioms part I. Oma extended the list of German idioms part I by popular demand. As you’ll see, these common German idioms part 2 and expressions are for sure funny in translation. The umbrella power has not much to do with rain and means patronage. “I […]
Children’s Books Summer Summer vacation is a great time to read and relax. The following collection of children’s books summer is a complement to other literary lists you’ll find in the “Children” section of my website. The first book in this series is an amazing balloon journey to finding a lost sibling, followed by a creative […]
German School Cone Tradition! Treat your kids with a School Cone. The first day of elementary school can be an anxious time for any kindergartener or first grader. Make this day a little sweeter with a Zuckertuete, a German school cone tradition. This kinder cone (literally translated: sugar bag) is a German tradition that dates […]
Invitation First Day Kindergarten In Germany, the first day of elementary school is a major life event. One worthy of a celebration. Make your child feel extra special by adopting this German tradition. Have a First day of School Party! Just like any fun-filled event, it starts with an invitation. Below you will find […]
Preparation Back to School! School is just around the corner—time for parents to do their homework early. After all taking the necessary steps for preparation Back to School is the key to a successful, stress-free start of the year. Along with the typical supplies you can find on your kid’s school website, here are some […]
School Pretzel Bread – Schulbrezel A School Pretzel Bread is called Schulbrezel in Germany. The First Graders carry it to their first day of school. The pretzel has a colored ribbon, for the girls pink and the boys blue. I grew up with this tradition and made sure, that my children also had their School […]
