About Gerhild Fulson

Oma Gerhild Fulson

I’m Gerhild Fulson. German-born, Canadian-raised, cookbook author, food critic, and proud Oma. I'm passionate about sharing traditional, authentic German recipes in English so you can enjoy real German home cooking, just like Mutti used to make.

For over a decade, this site has helped home cooks recreate the comforting flavors of rinderrouladen, käsespätzle, kartoffelsuppe, and more, using easy-to-follow directions and ingredients you can actually find. And while you’ll often hear “Oma” in the recipes, Just Like Oma is far more than just me. It’s a true family affair.

Official Links

• Quick German Recipes (main recipe site)
• Just Like Oma (brand hub)
• Tour My Germany
• German at Heart
• Online Shop
• YouTube
• Facebook
• Kaffeeklatschers (private Facebook group)

Books by Gerhild Fulson

• German Meals at Oma’s
• More Baking Just Like Oma
• Cooking Just Like Oma
• Schnitzel, Rouladen & More!

 
Meet the Fulson Team

The Fulson Team (L-R): Eran, Mike, Sylvie, Gerhild, Lydia, Andrew

Lydia Fulson - Recipe Assistant & Creative Contributor

Lydia, my granddaughter, brings a youthful touch to our traditional recipes. She tests dishes, styles food, takes photos, and helps with writing and social media. Her love for our German heritage, plus her fresh ideas, helps us reach the next generation of home cooks.

Eran Fulson - Brand & Content Director, Writer

Eran, my youngest son, grew up picking rouladen and dumplings over fast food for his birthday dinner. Now a contributor to Quick German Recipes, he’s rediscovering those childhood flavors while adapting them for modern family life (and picky toddlers).

He co-founded Tour My Germany with me, and rebuilt it for travellers with German roots. German at Heart is his project for second-generation readers to pass down their heritage, one tradition at a time. He also co-creates product designs for our online shop with his brother Mike, and manages content direction for the Just Like Oma family of websites.

Mike Fulson - Technical Director and Creative Lead

Mike, my son, is the one who makes sure everything on the sites work the way they should. From behind-the-scenes tech and design to updates and security, he’s our go-to problem solver.

He’s also incredibly creative. He handles the layout and design work for my cookbooks, helps write and shape content, and contributes to product design for our shop. He’s the perfect mix of technical know-how and artistic flair.

Andrew Fulson - Digital Operations, Marketing & Social Media

Andrew, my eldest son, helps keep Quick German Recipes growing, current, and connected across the web. His work includes managing social media, maintaining and improving recipe pages, creating new website content, among other things in his evolving role.

With a background in IT, he brings a practical, problem-solving approach to the team while helping more people discover my recipes, stories, and German heritage.

Sylvie Fulson - Vegan Recipe Developer & Editor

Sylvie, my daughter-in-law (Mike’s wife), is the heart behind our growing collection of vegan German recipes. From plant-based kartoffelsuppe to creamy pilzcremesuppe, she creates delicious alternatives that remain true to German flavor. She’s also my trusted book editor and a key writer on the site.

Why Trust Our Recipes?

We’re a multi-generational team committed to preserving authentic German food traditions while making them accessible for today’s cooks. Whether you eat meat, follow a plant-based lifestyle, or are just starting to explore your German roots, we aim to have the recipe you're looking for.

Together, we test, photograph, and share everything from schnitzel to rotkohl to vegan linsentopf mit lauch. You’ll find traditional comfort foods, regional specialties, and seasonal favorites, always with clear instructions and tips from our family’s own kitchens.

Faith, Food, and Our Family Mission

Our faith is the foundation of everything we do. My husband Andy (Rev. Andy Fulson, also known as Pastor Wolle) and I have ministered together in Germany, teaching in small house groups and churches. What began as a local ministry grew into something we never expected.

Today, through our Gottes Wort Facebook page and our Gottes Wort website, we’re reaching German-speaking believers around the world. That connection opened doors to expand into other languages as well, including A Palavra de Deus (Portuguese) and God’s Word for Today (English).

To help fund these ministry efforts, I started Quick German Recipes and Tour My Germany, with all profits going back into the mission. Sharing God’s Word and sharing food have always gone hand in hand for me. It’s all about bringing people together with love, comfort, and hope.

From Our Kitchen to Yours

From our family to yours, thank you for stopping by and letting us be a part of your kitchen. Whether you're here to explore your German heritage, try something new for dinner, or just enjoy a bit of comfort food, we're so glad you're here.

It’s our joy to share not only our recipes, but also our heart, one that’s rooted in family, tradition, and faith. So grab your apron, invite someone you love to the table, and remember: the best meals are made with a little time, a lot of love, and maybe just a bit of butter. Guten Appetit!

Curious how it all started?

If you’d like to hear more about how this all began, and how my journey with German recipes turned into a full family-run business and ministry, here’s a video interview Solo Build It (SBI) did with me. I hope you enjoy it!

So from our family to yours, Guten Appetit und viel Freude beim Kochen!

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