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As the Paris to Berlin night train starts up again, start planning your next city break in the German capital. Here’s the ...

From sides to mains and mulled wine to holiday cookies, here's what to serve on Christmas to celebrate with German flair.

Lussekatter are vivid saffron buns served on the feast of St. Lucia, a Nordic tradition observed on December 13. This recipe ...

DRESDEN, Germany — When pastry chef Tino Gierig is asked what the famous Dresden stollen tastes like, his eyes sparkle and his voice rises to an enthusiastic sing-song as he describes the rich ...

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NINOSHIMA, Japan (AP) — Baumkuchen originated in Germany but has become a wildly popular sweet in Japan, where a prisoner of war on a small western island started making the treat that has thrived in ...

German chocolate cake is actually an American invention. The German part of the name comes from Samuel German, who invented a type of baking chocolate for the Baker’s Chocolate company. It was over ...