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  Döner Kebap in Germany As someone who grew up in Turkey, I have always been a big fan of Döner Kebap. However, when I visited Germany for the first time, I was curious to see how the Döner here compares to my home country. To understand the history of Döner Kebap in Germany, we need to go back to the 1960s. At the time, Germany was experiencing a labor shortage, and the government signed agreements with Turkey and other countries to bring in "guest workers" to fill the gap. Many of these workers brought their families and settled in Germany, and with them came their culture and cuisine. One of the most popular dishes was Döner Kebap, which originated in Turkey in the 19th century. It was originally made with lamb, but in Germany, it's more commonly made with beef or chicken. The meat is marinated in spices and cooked on a vertical spit, which rotates and allows the meat to cook evenly. The first Döner Kebap shop in Germany opened in Berlin in 1971, and the dish quickly ...

  University Mensa's This week's entry will cover my dining hall experience at Leipzig University's dining halls. The dining halls at Leipzig University are a fantastic place to grab a meal on a budget. With a variety of traditional German dishes and international cuisine on offer, there's something for everyone. The university caters to seven different dining halls that are scattered over the city. Compared to what I'm used to at HWS, the food at Leipzig is not only tastier but also much more affordable. One of the first meals I had at the dining hall was sauerbraten, a traditional German dish that I'd never tried before. It reminded me of meatloaf. I was surprised by how flavorful the meat was, and the tangy-sweet gravy was the perfect accompaniment. As I explored the dining hall further, I discovered a variety of other dishes that I'd never had before, like käsespätzle and currywurst. You can also find dishes from Western and Asian cuisines, which vary de...