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Mahlzeit! All about German food and eating habits

From traditional German dishes to snacks and cakes — there's plenty on the menu for this week's Meet the Germans. Join Rachel Stewart for a German feast!

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What do the Germans like to eat, what do traditional German dishes look like and how can you give the classic pork schnitzel a crunchy modern twist? Let's tuck in...

Rachel moved from the UK to Germany in 2016. As a relative newcomer she casts a fresh eye over German clichés and shares her experiences of settling into German life. Every two weeks she explores a new topic for Meet the Germans — from unusual bans to meaty cuisine or haunted castles.

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