Oma’s Favorite Finds: German-inspired items for cooking & entertaining

by: Gerhild Fulson  /  Cookbook Author, Blogger, German Oma!

Oma's Favorite Finds offer a range of Oma’s favorite German-inspired must-have items that make cooking and entertaining more enjoyable, yummy, and efficient.

Hallo, I'm Oma Gerhild and I love to share my German culture through cooking and entertaining.

I've years of experience in the kitchen, and have discovered some amazing items that really make things easier and more enjoyable.

Below, I'm excited to showcase my favorite finds – from beautiful serving dishes to specialized cooking tools – that I use every day to make my life simpler.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, I hope my recommendations will inspire you to add a touch of German-inspired practicality and charm to not only your kitchen and dining room, but to the whole house!

Let's get started!

My Favorite Kitchen Tools

Whether you're an avid cook or just starting out in the kitchen, having the right tools can make all the difference. Something as simple as a quality chef's knife may be easy enough to find, but a spaetzle maker? That's another matter. Again, Amazon to the rescue.

Spaetzle Classic Round Noodle Maker by Westmark

Egg Whisk Egg Beater Stainless Surround helixSpring Coil Egg Frother, Milk and Egg- Kitchen Utensils for Blending,Magic Hand Held Sauce Stirrer Frother 10"…

MMmat Silicone Baking Sheet - Non Slip German Silicone Mats for Baking, Oven - Reusable, Non Stick Half Sheet Set of 2

My Favorite Bakeware

When making certain German baked goods, there is certain bakeware that's needed. How else is one going to get that perfect Obsttorte?

Zenker Non-Stick Carbon Steel Flan/Tart Pan, 11-Inch, grey

Zenker Non-Stick Carbon Steel Springform Pan, 9-Inch

Nordic Ware Pro Cast Original Bundt Pan, 12 Cup, Grey

My Favorite Cookbooks :)

My bookshelf has many cookbooks written in German, but cookbooks with German recipes written in English … there aren't that many good ones. So, here are mine 😉

Cooking Just Like Oma: Traditional German Recipes

German Meals at Oma's: Traditional Dishes for the Home Cook

Baking Just Like Oma: Traditional German Recipes for the Home Baker

Although I inherited my Mutti's Sammeltassen, I think I also inherited her desire to be 'more modern'. My everyday dishes are square, white Corelle, meaning easy care and long-lasting. My set is at least 15 years old. I use them almost every day, and they still look as good as new. 

They look even better when they are filled with traditional German food :) They really remind me of dishes I've seen and used in Germany.

As much as I still love them, my table setting sometimes just looked too plain. I needed something with color. That's when I added Dowan to my table. German? No. Pretty with my German-inspired 'plain white' dishes? Absolutely!

Here, getting ready with a little snack, they often hold ice cream for hubby and me. Holding up to 10 oz, there's enough room to add all the toppings we want.

After nearly a year of steady use, including repeated runs through the dishwasher, I wanted to share how well they have held up, right here.

Indulge in Elegance: Small porcelain dessert bowls by Dowan for a pop of color on your table and perfect for little desserts. Shop Now ➙

Pop on over to my Amazon Storefront and see the other favorites I use from German herbs and spices, small appliances, cleaning supplies, and so much more. 

For more German-inspired items that make life easier and yummier, especially in the kitchen and for entertaining, follow my Amazon Storefront.

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Pop right over to my private Facebook group, the Kaffeeklatschers. You'll find thousands of German foodies, all eager to help and to talk about all things German, especially these yummy foods. 

Meet with us around Oma's table, pull up a chair, grab a coffee and a piece of Apfelstrudel, and enjoy the visit.

Newest Recipes

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1. The Brot Box: Real German Bread Delivered to You

   
   Is The Brot Box worth it? Read Oma's review as she unboxes, bakes, and tastes authentic German breads and rolls.

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2. Best Scalloped Potatoes – Oma's Kartoffelgratin Rezept.

   
   These are the BEST scalloped potatoes you can make because this is such an easy and foolproof way to make them. Not only that, but they are Gluten Free, using heavy cream to thicken!

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3. Quick and Easy German Turnip Soup – Mutti's Steckrübensuppe Rezept.

   
   Turnip soup? Yes, really! An unusual soup that tastes unusually good! Try this when you need something that's nourishing and quick.

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Hi, I'm Oma Gerhild! As a food writer and cookbook author, I'm always looking to find ways to pass on my German heritage using local ingredients. Quick and easy. That's my goal. Wunderbar food. That's the result.