In the Kitchen: Oma Gerhild
Picking the right potatoes
Not sure which potatoes to use for German recipes? Here’s how to choose waxy, starchy, or all-purpose potatoes.
Picking the right potatoes
Not sure which potatoes to use for German recipes? Here’s how to choose waxy, starchy, or all-purpose potatoes.
Gummy spätzle?
Is your Spätzle gummy? Learn the main causes and how to get tender, proper Spätzle instead of sticky noodles.
Gummy spätzle?
Is your Spätzle gummy? Learn the main causes and how to get tender, proper Spätzle instead of sticky noodles.
Schmand and its substitutes
What is schmand, and what can you use instead? Here’s the best swap for hot dishes, cold dishes, baking, and more.
Schmand and its substitutes
What is schmand, and what can you use instead? Here’s the best swap for hot dishes, cold dishes, baking, and more.
Quark and its substitutes
What is Quark, and what can you use instead? Learn the best substitutes for baking, fillings, frostings, and more.
Quark and its substitutes
What is Quark, and what can you use instead? Learn the best substitutes for baking, fillings, frostings, and more.
Three types of yeast?
Confused about yeast? Learn the difference between active dry, instant, and fresh yeast, and how to use each one.
Three types of yeast?
Confused about yeast? Learn the difference between active dry, instant, and fresh yeast, and how to use each one.
Spätzle without a press
No spätzle press? Learn easy ways to make homemade spätzle with tools you likely already have in your kitchen.
Spätzle without a press
No spätzle press? Learn easy ways to make homemade spätzle with tools you likely already have in your kitchen.
How to measure flour?
Learn how to measure flour the right way for baking. Use a scale, or fluff, spoon, and level for better results every time.
How to measure flour?
Learn how to measure flour the right way for baking. Use a scale, or fluff, spoon, and level for better results every time.
How to fix gravy that’s too thick
Is your gravy too thick? Here’s how to thin it properly without washing out the flavor or ruining the texture.
How to fix gravy that’s too thick
Is your gravy too thick? Here’s how to thin it properly without washing out the flavor or ruining the texture.
German pantry staples?
Learn which pantry staples make German cooking easier, from broth and mustard to paprika, nutmeg, and sauerkraut.
German pantry staples?
Learn which pantry staples make German cooking easier, from broth and mustard to paprika, nutmeg, and sauerkraut.
My yeast dough is sticky!
Is your yeast dough sticky? Learn why it happens and how to fix it without adding too much extra flour.
My yeast dough is sticky!
Is your yeast dough sticky? Learn why it happens and how to fix it without adding too much extra flour.
Best flour for baking
Wondering which flour to use for German baking? Oma Gerhild shares the best everyday choice in North America.
Best flour for baking
Wondering which flour to use for German baking? Oma Gerhild shares the best everyday choice in North America.
What do you really need?
Wondering what tools you need to cook German food at home? Here are the basic kitchen essentials for German cooking and baking.
What do you really need?
Wondering what tools you need to cook German food at home? Here are the basic kitchen essentials for German cooking and baking.
Why didn’t my yeast dough rise?
Did your yeast dough not rise? Learn the most common reasons and what to do before you give up on the dough.
Why didn’t my yeast dough rise?
Did your yeast dough not rise? Learn the most common reasons and what to do before you give up on the dough.