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735 American Thanksgiving; Feeding the World; Tom Miller; German Sausages
Nov 18, 2023
Learn about the evolution of Thanksgiving dinner dishes in America, the ongoing challenges of feeding the world's impoverished communities by the World Food Program, and the variety of sausages enjoyed year-round in Germany.
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- German sausages are a central part of German cuisine and culture, with as many as 1,500 varieties to choose from, and are enjoyed at all times of the day and throughout the year.
- Sausages, particularly German sausages, have a long history in the country, dating back to the need for food preservation in colder climates, and have become an integral part of German identity and culinary tradition.
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German Sausages: A Culinary Tradition
German sausages are a beloved culinary tradition in the country, with as many as 1,500 varieties to choose from. They are eaten throughout the day, and sausages have historically been a way to preserve food in the German climate. Sausages are often enjoyed with bread during 'bread time' in the evening, where people have a light meal consisting of bread, cold cuts, and sausages. Each region in Germany has its own specialty, such as the white sausages in Munich, the tiny Nürnberg sausages, and the popular currywurst in Berlin.
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