German food gets a bad rap, most of it deservedly. Because the way it is (mostly) cooked in this country is an abomination. But in Germany it’s a glorious cuisine, with myriad exquisite tastes!

"Eier in senfsoße is a great example of German armeleuteessen, or poor man's food," says Luisa Weiss. "It's hearty and filling, but quite economical. Serve the eggs with boiled, peeled potatoes ...