BreadVillage Talk — history

The Invention of Pretzel Dough - A Happy Accident!

October 14, 2021 • german bread • history • pretzel

Did you know that pretzel dough was invented by accident? Discover the pretzel's long history and its interesting connections to chemistry.

Munich Oktoberfest: Why It's the Best Party on Earth

October 07, 2021 • history • oktoberfest

Find out what makes the Munich Oktoberfest the largest and best party in the world.

What Is Brotzeit? A Great German Tradition Explained

September 21, 2021 • history

At 9am Germans drop the hammer for Brotzeit. Find out what it's all about.

Stollen: The Story Behind Germany's Best Cake

September 14, 2021 • history • stollen

There are many fruit breads, but this one is special: the German Stollen! Discover the story behind it.

What exactly is Lebkuchen?

September 08, 2021 • gingerbread • history • lebkuchen

Lebkuchen is Germany's favorite cookie, with a huge global fan base. No other country offers anything quite like it. Find out how the Germans came up with this unique treat.