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Oktoberfest season is almost here! Visit our special Oktobefest section to find your local Oktoberfest celebrations, get ideas for creating your own Oktoberfest party, learn Oktoberfest lingo, get Oktoberfest recipes, plus much more!
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Another year is going by quickly and before you know it, the holiday season will be here again. Check out our holiday pages for great ideas, recipes, and information. Check back again soon for our daily holiday spotlights to learn about special holiday foods.
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Strudel - not just for apples!
Although the Apple Strudel is the most well known German pastry, the Strudel can have either a sweet or savory filling. The name "Strudel" means Whirlpool since the dough is rolled and the center of the pastry resembles a whirlpool.
The history of the Strudel dates back hundreds of years. It was made as an easy yet satisfying meal by the poor. However, it was the Turkish Baklava pastry, introduced into Austria in 1453, that laid the foundation for the Strudel. The Austrians first created the Wiener Apfelstrudel (Viennese Apple Strudel). Gradually over time, other Strudels with different fillings were created.
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