Fish and Seafood From Snoek to Seelachs: A Taste of Home Beneath German Waters Craving that perfect piece of hake? Looking for prawns that remind you of home? We’ve put together a list of the best places across Germany to buy fresh seafood — from speciality shops to supermarket counters that stock the good stuff. You’ll also find a handy vocabulary guide so you can confidently tell your Seelachs from your Heilbutt — no more guessing

Here is a list of substitutes and translations for general food and kitchen items like cling film, maize meal, custard and biscuits    Related content Where to buy South African products

Types of Sugar Moving to Germany comes with its quirks, and even something as simple as sugar can surprise you. The soft brown sugar you grew up baking with? Rare. The rock sugar in your tea? Completely new.This guide is your pantry translator — showing you exactly which German sugars match your South African favourites, what they’re called, and how to swap them in your recipes. From Puderzucker to Zuckerhut, you’ll find photos, conversions, and

Dairy substitutes From Schlagsahne to Quark, here’s a handy list of German dairy products, translations, and the best substitutes when your recipe calls for something hard to find. Types of Cream and special milk Product German Equivalent / Local Options Substitute Ideas & Notes Buttermilk Buttermilch For 1 cup buttermilk: add 1 tbsp white vinegar or lemon juice to a measuring cup, then fill with milk to make 1 cup. Stir and let stand for