So you've invited guests to dinner and not given it much thought, and you suddenly find yourself panicking in the middle of your own chaos in the kitchen! Tolga von Klein of the Kochhaus Berlin has some good tips on how to make the cooking experience run more smoothly. (video copyright dpa)

At the weekly market in Germany, many fruit farmers sell their harvest: apples, pears, strawberries and more. In this video, Eylin tells you about her favorite local fruits.

In the summertime, German weekly markets overflow with delicious local vegetables. Which vegetables are in season, and what can we make with them?

Many different herbs grow in Eylin's garden – including sage, rosemary, and lavender! Use them for cooking or aromatherapy, or make some delicious medicinal teas.

Back in the 1970s, vegetarianism in Germany was considered pretty radical. When Eylin’s parents became vegetarian back then – and cooked only vegetarian food for their children – it led to a lot of heated discussion among her extended family.

In Part 2, Eylin tells you about other popular eating styles she’s tried – and what she ultimately decided was healthiest for her.

What do people in Germany eat and what do many now pay attention to in terms of nutrition? Eylin shares her experiences.

In this second part, you will learn important vocabulary related to cooking and also get some valuable tips and recipe ideas.

Our favorite foods and drinks regularly add a lot of enjoyment to our lives! In this video, you'll learn some vocabulary for expressing what something tastes like.

How do you describe the taste of different foods? That's not so easy, as you'll learn in this video. However, using various examples, Eylin shows us how it can be done.

Intermittent fasting is very fashionable at the moment. What is it and what effects does it have or can it have? In this video, Eylin talks about her experience.

Paula talks about her reasons for going vegan. What benefits does veganism have for the environment?

Did you know that you can make delicious pancakes without eggs and milk? Paula explains how.

Have you heard of the "Reinheitsgebot?" In 1516, the Duke of Bavaria decreed that no beer should contain anything more than barley, hops, and water. These ingredients, with the addition of yeast, led to worldwide success for German brewers. But these days some brewers would like to see more diversity through the use of new ingredients.

From spareribs to chicken wings: At the German Grill-Master Championship, it is not only about the sausage. Who will be crowned as "Barbecue King?" Guten Appetit!
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