80 German Cuisine Trivia Questions with Answers
80 public questions with answers, drawn from the well. How many can you answer?
Which German smoked ham is traditionally associated with the Black Forest in Baden-Württemberg?
Answer
Black Forest ham
What German specialty is made from cucumbers grown around the Spreewald region?
Answer
Spreewald gherkins
Which German sausage has protected geographical status and is traditionally associated with Thuringia?
Answer
Thüringer Rostbratwurst
Which German biscuit specialty is traditionally associated with the city of Aachen?
Answer
Aachener Printen
Which German sausage is protected as a specialty of Nuremberg and is usually made in small, thin links?
Answer
Nürnberger Rostbratwurst
What is the German name for the traditional potato salad served in many regional styles?
Answer
Kartoffelsalat
Which German cake is named for the wreath shape of the crown associated with Frankfurt?
Answer
Frankfurter Kranz
The rings in German Baumkuchen are traditionally said to resemble what?
Answer
Tree rings
What is the main ingredient of German Kartoffelpuffer?
Answer
Potatoes
Königsberger Klopse are meatballs named after which historic city?
Answer
Königsberg
What spirit gives Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte its traditional cherry flavor?
Answer
Kirschwasser
Which German city gives its name to Dresdner Christstollen?
Answer
Dresden
Who is widely credited with inventing currywurst in Berlin in 1949?
Answer
Herta Heuwer