Germany Changed Me....

[@DeanaandPhil]

Since being in Germany for a longer period of time now, I noticed that Germany has changed me (Phil says for the better :). Have you noticed similar changes? 😀 Also, we want to state that even if some of these things are pretty "German" doesn't mean they aren't common in other countries as well! There are wayyyyy more similarities than differences and we just wanted to talk about the changes in this video. 🤗💜

[@Fetterrabe]

hey phil ich hab mich gefragt ob es bei euch auch üblich ist grillkartoffeln zu essen? wenn wir mit der familie grillen gibt es normalerweise fleisch salat etc. und am ende wenn alle fast satt sind packen wir ein paar in alufolie eingepackte kartoffeln direkt auf die kohle und quatschen und klönen noch für circy ne halbe stunde bis die guten fertig sind und wir sie endlich mit kartoffelcreme tzaziki oder kräuterbutter essen, sozusagen als 2. gang :>

[@amandahowle5271]

I moved here from the US and I notice the same changes in myself as you. Except the potatoes...always been a potato fan. 🙃

[@disastertransport3656]

Most parts of the world can't stand limburger cheese whilst I love it I think it's funny

[@ArvorMagnus]

One good reason you guys might not have thought about to live in the Rhine-Ruhr area like Köln is it's proximity to Belgium and the Netherlands, so during the summer it would be easy to just go to a nice seaside or beach area in the Benelux, at the same time the region is still close enough to airports like Amsterdam or Frankfurt .

[@seelenwinter6662]

leggins called in germany: taubstummen-hose: man kann von den lippen lesen...^^

[@heym5456]

Potatoes are amazing. We have so many dishes with them. Even when you can't "see" them like Knödel

[@DeanaandPhil]

So true!

[@whattheflyingfuck...]

and they are healthy

[@tatianamalinowska504]

As a Polish I love potatoes. And cabbage.

[@nordicbynature2775]

My Favorit potato named "Linda"...best 4 potatosalat...good yellow color and Taste sooooooo good...try it once...Kartoffel ist nicht gleich Kartoffel🙃..😋

[@humaneatingmonster2884]

"Menschen, die Jogginghosen in der Öffentlichkeit tragen, haben die Kontrolle über ihr Leben verloren." Karl Lagerfeld 😂😘

[@modtec1209]

Wer tot ist, hat die Kontrolle über sein Leben verloren...

[@maltestefanbock479]

@@modtec1209 buuuuurnnn :'D

[@slowfox532]

Zöpfchen-Karl mit den Brillen und den bekloppten halben Handschuhen? Für mich immer noch ein Synonym für schlechten Geschmack.

[@derschalk]

Solange dein Hintern geeignet ist, warum nicht?

[@CristinaGreece]

😂😂😂😂😂💓

[@heinekhalwin8735]

I'm coming to germany next year to study and because of your channel i feel like a know germany a lot more. Thank you for making me feel more comfortable about the transition.

[@Skylla54]

For study I highly recommend Spritwoch/Bergfest or ThirstyThursday/Donnertag" :'D Greetings from Germany :)

[@frauleinerdbeer7303]

I hope you will have a good time! But please don`t wear leggins in the public!

[@heinekhalwin8735]

@@frauleinerdbeer7303 I wont ! :D

[@heinekhalwin8735]

@@Skylla54 Sure ! Will try it out :D

[@richard--s]

And many people in germany understand english. Maybe they are not used to each and every phrase, but at least at the second try they would understand what you say in english if you don't know that in german. That's no problem. They would help you.

[@jugglerj0e]

Everything included in the price is AWESOME. I wish we had it in America.

[@bechri9573]

hard to believe you don't, I'd also feel scammed, indeed

[@leifdehio2151]

Unfortunately in Germany, you see less and less real bakeries. Most of the so called bakeries, receive deep-frozen industrially produced bakery products that are simply thrown into an oven in that specific outlet. This has nothing to do with artisanal baking. If you have a real artisanal bakery in your neighborhood, support it by all means!

[@leifdehio2151]

@@marcuszaja6589 I used to have a really good artisanal bakery in the Bavarian village that I live in, but unfortunately the owners decided to sell it a few years ago, so one of these "Aufbackshops" moved in and since then, the quality of the products being sold, has been light years away from what was being produced previously (they also had their own sourdough bread and a delicious potato bread). Quite sad - but I suppose that's what you call "progress" 🤔

[@armadspengler2717]

If I only could upvote this comment more than once! Just lost my local artisanal bakery due to him retiring. I'm afraid I will never have a proper Roggenmischbrot in my life again. To hell with those industrially produced bread and pastries!

[@swanpride]

I have a mix of both...there are two bakeries close to me which are outlets of two traditional bakeries. Some of the stuff is just "thrown into an oven" there two, but it COMES out of a proper "Backstube". before getting there. Sourdought and similiar are an option. Like, in one case this is the only "outlet" of the bakery, and in the other case there are a few, but in both cases the "central bakery" is in my own town (just not in walking distance like the "outlets" are). I have tried and there is no difference between the stuff they sell in the outlet and the one they sell in the "central bakery".

[@humtidumty1]

Check this video on cheap and fast bread. It made me try to buy it only at my local bakery. kzbin.info/www/bejne/imLCnYCHgrSUjJo

[@sylviarohge4204]

Bäckereien die noch alles per Hand zubereiten und nicht mit Fertigmischungen erkennt man leicht daran das diese eine weit geringere Auswahl an Broten und anderen Teigwaren anbieten. Jede Teigware benötigt Arbeit und oft auch einen eigenen Teig. Diesen herzustellen braucht viel zeit, Materialien und oft auch Platz (Mischgerät ect.). Somit sind Bäcker, die alles noch selbst zubereiten meist nicht im stande 20 Verschiedene Teige gleichzeitig herzustellen. Das Angebot ist damit oft eben wesentlich kleiner als bei Industriebackketten. Jedoch haben diese Traditionellen Bäcker oft wechselnde Teigwaren, abhängig vom Wochentag.

[@Juemue74]

Everybody wearing leggings inside the house, but outside... I will never ever do this thing.

[@em0_tion]

Phil's pimping Deana! 👀🤦‍♂😂

[@lolly-gs9ix]

🌚💀🌚

[@irvinshinholster4161]

You two are and have always been informative and entertaining. My grandparents lived in Germany until their deaths and I myself was born in Linz a.d. Austria. My cousins still reside in Austria. Watching you is so entertaining and reminds me of my love of Germany and Austria. My wife and I have traveled there annually for many years. I live through your adventures and am happy that you enjoy so many adventures. The memories will last forever. Keep doing what you are doing.

[@DeanaandPhil]

wow, thank you so much for those kind words Irvin! You are right, travelling to places creates so many memories. We are trying to do the same! =)

[@helmutsmejkal6626]

Greetings from Vienna, Austria I agree with Deana, Kaffee und Kuchen is important :) and yes: potatoes are great!

[@Funhubble]

Aber sowas von !! 😀👍

[@adaadena7291]

I am German and I love Potatoes. They are so easy to use, you can do anything with them, and they are dirt cheap. I think they are deeply ingrained in the culture and recent history of German. The Prussian King Friedrich II even gave the "Kartoffelbefehl" in the late seventeen hundreds. Every farmer was to be educated on potatoes and should plant them where any free space was. There are still people lying down potatoes at his grave in Sancssouci.

[@mayraroman8272]

My boyfriend and I love watching your videos! We bond over them since we’re both learning German culture.

[@reiniererkens]

Potatoes are also a staple in the Netherlands... I am from Rotterdam, but living in Chicago. I enjoy your videos very much!

[@DeanaandPhil]

Thanks! I guess they are less of a staple in Chicago then? :D

[@S_Black]

The dutch per capita consumption is about 30% higher. Yes there are statistics for this stuff

[@reiniererkens]

@@DeanaandPhil Married to a Thai chef, so eating Thai food almost every day! Noodles and rice and hardly any potatoes...

[@focusonrevenues]

@@DeanaandPhil Nope Chicago has them as a staple too. The pizza, hot dogs, gyros, and Italian beef sandwiches are the highlights though even though potatoes are served with everything but the pizza. Personally I would love to see Phil try a good gyro.

[@biblionymand]

And Denmark. Potatoes is a cheap food.

[@arrakis8022]

No leggings in the public. But potatoes are the variable food ever!

[@jentam92]

I wear Leggings every day because they’re much more comfortable than Jeans

[@Christian81_2]

Leggings in public are terrible... most guys hate it. Everything have to be comfortable these days. Most time comfortable is the opposite of beautiful.

[@ikook5878]

@@Christian81_2 du bist auch ein richtiger Deutscher. Alle stereotype stimmen 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Christian81_2]

@@ikook5878 was ist daran so deutsch? In den USA oder Australien laufen die Frauen wenigstens mal in high Heels rum.

[@kamrynloewen6978]

@@Christian81_2 High heels are very damaging to health, what might be pretty, leads to a permanently tilted pelvis and warped foot bones, even on small heels. It's really terrible those shoes are considered "beautiful" considering the damage they inflict on the human body.

[@Patty..F]

You two are my favorite “German Life” You Tubers! I am from Ohio and I agree with Phil, it get annoyed that the price listed isn’t the price I have to pay. I can’t keep up with state and local taxes. Keep it simple and just list the total cost. Deana, I have noticed a change in your accent when you say certain words now too! I think I am a German at heart. Love the way Germans live!

[@gweisa899]

German Living In America channel is good too.

[@Patty..F]

@@gweisa899 Oh yes, I do follow her too!

[@glseggers7095]

I lived and worked in Germany for 5 years and really do miss the Kaffee und Kuchen -- and of course the beer!

[@tommy6322]

The potato thing is exactly the same in Sweden as in Germany

[@mjjm6220]

I don't see potatoes as an only German thing. The Irish, English, Russians all eat lots of potatoes. In the very northern countries, potatoes are probably the largest crop. Lets not forget the Irish Potato Famine. My heritage is Irish, English, German and both sides ate lots of potatoes...I got sick of them, as a kid. But I do prefer eastern European cuisines, including German......and French Cajun/Creole.

[@henrikgrabner4558]

You have such a wonderful chemistry between the both of you, it is a pleasure to watch you

[@stephanberger7455]

As we say in Germany: Drunken people, kids and leggings are always telling the truth...

[@haegar9735]

IDIOT!

[@swampophelia2098]

So true stephan

[@lulum.6008]

Haha :D ja stimmt :) yes, that's true

[@blackforest_fairy]

@@haegar9735whats your problem?

[@em0_tion]

In general - yes, but I've seen the right pair hide A LOT of imperfections. 😂

[@natashabergen4161]

I am from Canada and lived in Munich for a year and totally understand what you are saying about leggings. I felt really weird wearing them out in public if I wasn't going to a workout class because I felt like I stood out like a sore thumb. Haha not sure if it just because no one wears athletic clothes as streetwear but I definitely found myself wearing them less.

[@wandilismus8726]

You mean you lived in Northern Italy 😉 Everything south of the Elbe River is Northern Italy

[@jetmirahajdari4686]

@@wandilismus8726 bruh

[@burndownhd4662]

this channel quickly becoming my favorite

[@Violetss11]

I love you guys!!! Thanks to you I`m learning German and, bitte make more videos!! Danke!!

[@frankheyder2222]

Potatoes! Boil them mash them stick them in a stew...

[@DeanaandPhil]

you know what we're talking about! 😁

[@janpracht6662]

@@DeanaandPhil Potatoes: Even some Turkish bakers in Germany expand their typical products (Fladenbrot, Baklava etc) for the German customers and offer "Kartoffel Börek". I was very sursprised when I saw that (by the way, "Kartoffel Börek" tastes delicious. You should try it, if you see it).

[@margritpiepes8242]

Yes and make sure Smmeeegool don't get any

[@deannaknudsen5462]

Loved this POV! Fellow American engaged to a German here, and agreed with most of this, but I'm with Phil on the afternoon cake. It just makes me want to go take a nap!

[@stephaniejawara2021]

No leggins in public! When you wear leggings and do no sports, you lost the control of your Life! Said Karl Lagergeld and i agree with ihm. It looks awful.

[@mariankramer267]

that´s true, looks antisocial ;)

[@Buddies_official46]

Cindy from Marzahn style 😅

[@lani6647]

It’s a question of fashion perhaps. Many wear biker jackets but don’t know how to motorcycle. Or cowboy boots but have never rode a horse.

[@swanpride]

Yeah, only a man can claim that wearing leggings is okay...for one, most people who wear leggins really, really shouldn't, and two, it really looks half-dressed. Leggins were a thing in Germany in the 1990s, and tehre is a REASON why the trend was abandonned pretty fast.

[@MultiScooter63]

C'mon don't be sooo strict about this.The only thing is that some ladies wear far too tight leggings in public which hurts my eyes ...

[@Andys4n]

Hi,guys.... Nice video! We love the potatoes also! My wife is from Indonesia, she got a lot of information about Germany from your videos. Now she living here around 3 weeks. She happy to find you guys. Danke!

[@peterdoe2617]

My parents had potatos with almost every meal. So, when starting to cook on my own, rice and noodles where the only thing for decades. It is just now, that I have come back to appreciate potatos. "The best french fries ?" A big deal!

[@spoon1968]

Commenting because I enjoy you both and you deserve all the algorithm points.

[@colinharris7287]

im on phills side the price you see is the price you pay in the uk also. i lived in canada years back and tax used to wind me right up

[@potatophil8432]

You are welcome, Deana! :)

[@DeanaandPhil]

pshhh!

[@tomek3633]

Wow, Deana, your german got a lot better. Pleasure to see your progress ... :)

[@thirdefying]

Yes! A new video!

[@DeanaandPhil]

Of course! :)

[@thirdefying]

@@DeanaandPhil been waiting for an update 😊

[@torsten.breswald]

if you get more east in europe the potato game becomes even stronger, you know

[@berulan8463]

Up to 80%.

[@mihaelanegru4623]

Yeee, I did it, I wrote the first comment. You guys are amazing, and your videos are lovely.

[@DeanaandPhil]

Thank You so much for the nice words! =)

[@PassportTwo]

Phil has nailed saying „leggins“ perfectly in a southern accent! Love it! 😊

[@arinomed3743]

keep up the good work, love this channel!

[@technotambo2]

Danke fur das teilen, I love your vlogs!

[@melaniebeltran2703]

I love Deana‘s hair 😍😍

[@emeraldcordova8539]

YAYYY a new video lol Thanks for sharing, I was getting kind of nervous to go to Germany bc I didn't know if I would have a good experience. ❤️

[@DeanaandPhil]

😬❤

[@alice73322]

Next time you guys visit the states you’ll have to come to Deleware!! No sales tax!! You’ll love it!! And our beaches are beautiful too 🌞🏖🌸

[@ericgelders]

Deana's pronuncation of Kartoffeln is brilliant 😁 9:48

[@tiagoalmeida9908]

You both are fantastics. I've discovered you recently and love the videos

[@alethakays]

These videos help me feel less anxious about moving to Germany soon!

[@Torfmoos]

Don t worry no one will bite u ..... Exept they are hungry

[@kurtchristensen1699]

Kartofler / potatoes are common in northern Europe I think in Denmark we count them as our main meal

[@xml571]

Leggins and sports wear in public is so "sub class" here in Germany. Sports wear for sport! Seriously I agree with Phil though :D

[@tainadelcaribe]

Potatoes were one of my favorite foods since childhood along with chocolate, bread, cheese and coffee and for those reasons (I could live off of those few things only for the rest of my life, no exaggeration), I loved, loved, loved living in Bayern in Germany and to this day, 7.5 years after coming back stateside, I still miss it!!! Also, the calmness, the country living right outside city limits (only in huge city it feels like actual city living), the clean, adorned, freshly planted flowers in the cities/towns, the freshness of the food in the supermarkets and at the butcher’s!! The bäckerei yummy goodness!! And now I’m crying reminiscing!! Ok, fertig. By the way, I agree with everything you said about how Deutschland has changed you. It was a big culture shock for me and took time to adjust back to stateside living. I came back with great memories though! Thanks for sharing and I’m glad I found you guys!!

[@thorstenfautz4611]

I hate it too when someone enter my Bubble!! But there are some Situation you have too....but in this Coronatimes most people learn to have some distance!!!

[@jazzlover0272]

I always am very very happy if somebody from foreign country likes the environment where I am born. It is a big compliment and warms the heart. Germany is such a beautiful, secured and protected area to live that I feel always very comfotable. Potatoes are base culture. As a student there are always 2 dishes: spaghetti with tomato sauce and potato with 'kräuterquark'. Saves generations of student lives at the end of the month. :-)

[@christysung3287]

Ever since i move to Germany : 1) I go to Edeka at least 4 times a week! 2) DM is my heaven, there is no way i go in and not come out with a single thing! 3) Bread , cold cut, cheese with butter, coffee - everyday breakfast. 4) I stop to drink milk but in love with Haferdrink! 5) I stop to wear that much makeup. 6) I talk quietly.....(shiiiii

[@rickyn1135]

I’m wondering now,if I have some German in my heritage. We always had coffee and cake in late afternoon and or when company stopped over. We also had potatoes with every meal. Lost of sauerkraut too. My Gmaw use to make it from Scratch! Do Germans also,eat lots of onions & use plenty of black pepper? We did/do & we live into our late 90’s & 100’s!

[@DeanaandPhil]

Maybe you do! A lot of countries here in Europe enjoy some type of afternoon treat. 😍 Ohhh homemade sauerkraut sounds delicious! I think Germans use onions and black pepper.. at least the ones we know do!

[@axelk4921]

have you ever heard of onion cake with bacon and sour cream, or of the so-called " RESTE ESSEN " (leftovers from the day before mixed together), for example noodles with fried potatoes?

[@blaufeder9477]

Well we put onions in many dishes, but mostly we chop them into tiny little cubes, put them in a frying pan, add oil and stir them until they are a nice glassy brown color as the first inge and then add the rest according to whatever dish we made in the moment.

[@rickyn1135]

@@axelk4921 Yes. This all making me Miss Oma,but in A good way. I’m the only GChild that can mimic her cooking. My siblings ask me how to make such and such.

[@hopejohnson6347]

@@axelk4921 Resteessen is when you fry all of the leftovers with potatoes in a pan. (Pyttipanna in swedish). The cake with onions, sour cream and bacon bits is "Zwiebelkuchen" - it's a bit too late in the year for Federweißer, sadly, but fruity white wine will do as an accompaniment as well.

[@LisaZoe86]

I remember when I saw people wearing leggings and no skirts or dresses on top for the first time. I thought it looked like wearing see-through tights and nothing on top. As if they had forgotten something. :D I still feel that way, though I don't care. People should wear whatever they want. Even if I think it's funny. ^^

[@g33xzi11a]

It’s kind of funny because Germans are less prudish about things like nudity. It’s like you can be naked but if you’re going to wear clothes don’t wear this one specific bit of clothing. I always assumed it was because it’s too casual for Germans who love people to look very put together when they go out.

[@LisaZoe86]

@@g33xzi11a I guess it's a matter of expectations and context. Leggings are or were a kind of underwear and I did not expect to see them worn like Jeans. 🤷🙂

[@BlickrichtungSueden]

There are so many delicious kinds of potatoes. Bamberger Hörnchen is my favourite, or “Neue Kartoffeln” with Spargel and Sauce Hollandaise! A thick slice of smoked ham beside... Bratkartoffeln, Kartoffelgratin, Kartoffelpuffer....Buttered Potatoes, Baked Otatoes.

[@Patty..F]

Thanks I will take a peek at that one too, but LOVE Deana “und” Phil.

[@crystal-pupa]

the personal bubble thing is so real!! i just moved to europe from the usa and it was so off putting at first and now i realize its because there is usually just less physical space and things are more compact

[@scirasco1]

This channel should have way more views ,a happy couple that enjoys going through life none of that drama bs

[@fannittt]

You guys are soooo cool. I am a Hungarian living in Berlin-Potsdam now with my German BF. And I can tell, that the sweatpant thing is REAL. In Hungary, especially in Budapest, wearing gym clothes as a lifestyle or just that you go and grab something from the grocery and you don't want to change from home wear to jeans is totally a thing. When I arrived to Berlin, after a months my boyfriend nicely asked me if I can maybe change to jeans as HE FEELS UNCOMFORTABLE that I am wearing joggers to shop or for a stroll around the lake!!!!! We had quite some arguments about it, I just simply could not understand him and I started to feel that I do something wrong ... until NOW. Forever grateful for video !!! ;)

[@chaosjenn]

Ich bin aus Amerika und ich liebe Kartoffeln! Zu viele leckere Optionen :D

[@SleeplessInLasVegas]

So one of your videos got suggested to me, i clicked... one hour later im just watching video after video. Love the channel, new subscriber here. 😀👋

[@DeanaandPhil]

Thanks for watching more videos! 🤗💜 We are glad our channel was suggested to you!!

[@josephinenjuhi5922]

me too Lol... new subscriber here ftom Kenya and i can't stop watching 😄

[@peterm5467]

You guys have really got me through some challenging times as a front line health and social care key worker. When I get home it can take a little while to unwind. Thank you so much for your vlogs. Btw you are inspirational. I made myself some cabbage rolls the other night and they were delicious. I’m also signed up with my local college to start learning basic German. Keep doing what you are doing. Take care and stay safe x

[@DeanaandPhil]

Wow thank you so much for saying that! Comments like these are very motivating and inspiring as well. And, YUM! Hopefully your cabbage rolls turned out better than ours! We need to try making those again now that it's getting colder outside. Thank you for spreading positivity and please stay safe!! 🤗💜

[@steeler54combathamster52]

@@DeanaandPhil Hoffentlich habt ihr nicht vergessen die Außenblätter wegzutun, und die hellgrünen Blätter erst zu blanchieren, damit die sich besser rollen lassen. Vernünftig anbraten könnt ihr ja bestimmt...können ruhig etwas dunkel (natürlich nicht schwarz) werden. Klappt schon, da bin ich sicher. Hopefully you did not forget to remove the outer leaves and to blanch the light green leaves first, so that they can be rolled better. You can fry them sensibly... you can go a little dark (not black, of course). I'm sure it'll work out.

[@hy-drenalin8211]

You two are so cool !!!

[@lonelywolf8388]

You're welcome, Deana!

[@CallieMasters5000]

What's Phil's opinion on Sunday store closures in Germany? Is everything closed or just certain stores? What are you supposed to be doing all day on Sunday if you can't shop? We've gotten rid of so-called Blue Laws here in Texas that kept stores closed on Sundays, supposedly to encourage church attendance. Now it's more convenient and people are able to work in stores and earn more money if the stores are open.

[@emiliajojo5703]

Longer way!!!that's exactly the point!😘

[@CiaraMcferran]

Im Irish living in Germany just 3 weeks now. We are the ultimate potato eaters and also given derogatory terms spud diggers, etc. I love Germany and the people here but mostly am so grateful to find a part of culture in common. Look up the man who lived a year only eating potatoes. Its very interesting 🤔 love these vids. Helps me feel like less of an alien xx

[@jentommyontheroad8089]

I'm with Deana on the "Kaffee und Kuchen" in the afternoon! That was always one of my favorite things about visiting my family in Germany. In addition to eating lots of potatoes, Germans use the small golden potatoes and seem to have fewer varieties than we do in the US. I have never had a baked potato in Germany.

[@sallyannharris9072]

Here in North Carolina each county (100 of them) may have their own tax rate, so that would be 100 (more or less) different prices that Belk, for instance, would have to advertise thoughout just North Carolina.

[@MrNiceguyjin]

The way you feel about leggings in Germany is how I initially felt about shorts in Japan. People don’t wear shorts so much here, so I stopped wearing them for the longest time. I finally decided to wear what I want, even if that means being asked over and over “AREN’T YOU COLD???” when it’s below 23°C. Lol

[@sandradelic2555]

You guys are amazing I love watching your videos! Hi from Serbia ❤️🇷🇸

[@ordinarysummer3878]

I love potatoes more than any other vegetable. I’m Polish by birth. We LOVE potatoes 🇵🇱🇩🇪🥔❤️

[@fatdad64able]

Half the carbohydrates of pasta or any other side dishes made from flour.

[@rogerz.2179]

Bratkartoffeln mit Speck und Zwiebeln ❤🤤

[@petereggers7603]

...or Rösti, nothing's quicker...all you have to do with the potatoes is peel'm, grate'm, fry'm, eat'm...15 min & done. With creamed mushrooms, with sour cream and smoked salmon (or smoked ham), with a fried egg.... If it comes to Bratkartoffeln... try them with Bratheringen ;-)

[@chrischolewa9104]

Lekker Lekker !

[@muschikatze]

Und dazu eine gebratene Scholle. Was will man mehr. MfG

[@badfactor83]

Cool Overall "Selfreflection"!

[@katiewoite9093]

As an american also living im Germany as i am married to a German... we live in small town but most women wear leggings everywhere!! But i feel your points are so true!!

[@stefanrichter5458]

You have to try "Spätzle"! It's a schwäbisch thing (kinda like noodles) and most people love it!

[@torsten.breswald]

käsespätzle are deanas favorite german food as far as i remember :)

[@stefanrichter5458]

@@torsten.breswald Oh, okay! I can really undestand that!

[@pattyford3675]

You guys are so cute. I love your videos!

[@claudiaberger9639]

Kartoffeln sind Deutsch seit 1746. Kartoffelbefehl ist eine Bezeichnung für Anordnungen, Rundschreiben und Verordnungen Friedrichs II. von Preußen an die Beamten seiner Provinzen, in denen er sich bemühte, den Anbau der Kartoffel in den preußischen Provinzen durchzusetzen. Es sind 15 solcher „Kartoffelbefehle“ bekannt; der erste wurde 1746 anlässlich einer Hungersnot in Pommern erlassen. Darüber hinaus ließ er die Verbreitung der Kartoffeln durch die Pastoren befördern, die als „Knollenprediger“ neue Erkenntnisse weitergaben und zum Anbau rieten. Zur Kontrolle der Umsetzung forderte er von seiner Verwaltung Tabellen ein, die über Erfolg und Misserfolg Auskunft gaben.

[@angiebeetv4370]

I love your videos! Thanks for sharing your amazing experiences for both of your beautiful countries. With your videos it helped me consider Germany as a country to immigrate soon. Although, my top lists are: New Zealand, Switzerland, Germany, U.S & Canada.. Just sharing! Cheers to both of you! ☺️😊

[@tuneskramer69]

The bakery and the aftoon thing are common in the Netherlands as well and the potatos as well

[@andreeairinabhr]

Please don’t bring the “leggings-culture “ to Germany! They should be banned!

[@7r4iL3r]

depends who wears it

[@seelenwinter6662]

leggins called in germany: taubstummen-hose: man kann von den lippen lesen...^^

[@p.m-audio]

@@seelenwinter6662 hahahahaha

[@tranceopa]

Versaut mir hier nicht den Tag.Viel mehr Junge Frauen sollten Leggings Tragen.Aus rein praktischen gründen natürlich.

[@jugglerj0e]

Leggings look like trash here in the US. Wear them to the gym or yoga but not in public. During the summer, a lot of girls dress really trashy too.

[@valerieannrumpf4151]

I would love to see Phil try different toppings on baked potatoes such as a fully loaded baked potato. 🍛

[@ZIM626]

I love potatoes! One of my favorite original dishes is the Hot Mess. It's country fried potatoes mixed with your choice of meat, usually spicy ground turkey with pepper flakes, your choice of cheese (usually shredded Mexican cheese), and a ton Siracha (I freakin' love Siracha!).

[@louhimelreich5960]

Enjoyed your presentation

[@DeanaandPhil]

Thank you, Lou!

[@mamakittyluvsjesus]

I am an older person but years ago the grocery stores and many other stores were closed on Sunday

[@rayray_bee]

Deana I couldn’t agree more about wearing leggings in public... American women will do their hair and makeup and wear leggings and a sweatshirt and that is a perfectly normal way to run around in public, especially if you’re just going to the grocery store. I tried it once in Germany and immediately felt uncomfortable. I now make sure I am dressed up a little more when in Germany, even if I’m just going to the supermarket! Also, I had to laugh when you said the coffee and cake culture is “your favorite” and Phil said “that just means she likes it” 😂😂 this is a frequent topic of conversation in our house as well. I always say “I love that!” Or “that’s the best!” Or “that’s my favorite” and my husband thinks it’s a bit dramatic 😆. He always says “how can so many things be your favorite?” Germans would say “I like that” or “that’s quite nice” but rarely use the words “love” or “favorite” to describe things they like (at least from my experience).

[@imrehundertwasser7094]

Americans just love their hyperbole.

[@rayray_bee]

@@imrehundertwasser7094 it’s true! 🤷‍♀️

[@MiguelStinson88]

I live in cologne and I see that leggings-culture EVERYWHERE!

[@nitatobi2800]

For sure Deana looking more beautiful and elegant

[@LythaWausW]

That's the one thing I'll miss about corona time - the extra space at the grocery store.

[@jurgenvandenbergh5082]

In the US most people wearing leggings shouldn't be wearing legging...

[@californiachik619]

I wear leggings everywhere they’re so comfortable 😂

[@CallieMasters5000]

"20 pounds in a 10 pound bag" is a bad look.

[@lynngunn3630]

This comment had me dead 💀😂

[@MrDezibel]

in a parallel universe, leopards wear leggings with a cellulite pattern 😂😂

[@carlosomse]

poeple should wear whatever they like

[@robpotatoes6514]

Ha the Germans have nothing on the Irish when it comes to eating potatoes

[@DeanaandPhil]

😬😂

[@S_Black]

Belarus eats twice as much as Ireland. Also the Netherlands is about equal with Ireland

[@briandizz9728]

What is missing in Germany is the ability to find potatoes by variety. Germans sell them by how they behave when cooked (floury, firm, etc), and they have far fewer varieties to choose from.

[@peppersghosttheater]

And nothing beats potatoes without Kerrygold. The Irish are the master's

[@n24nziks]

I have absolutely loved potatoes. What I notice is German's have so many different kinds of potatoes. Each potato is used for something specific. Soup potatoes are different from baking or fried. Some are more starchy then others. So weird, but I can eat potatoes in any way made. 🥔 🥔 🥔 🥔

[@richwhitehead5209]

working my way thru your catalog and am really enjoying them. Who is the new guy in the light shirt? I liked the Phil guy in black shirts who previously was on the vlog

[@CocoLicious]

I think the casual "looking like you go to the gym" is replaced in Germany with "looking like you go for a hike". Wearing hiking clothes like Jack Wolfskin or other Outdoor brands is very common in casual situations.

[@sluggo206]

The problem with including sales tax in the sticker price is, it's not only states that have different tax rates but also cities and special-purpose districts (transit, parks, sewers), and the boundaries go through the middle of cities. So if an identical product in one store has a different sticker price in one neighborhood or an adjacent city, it looks like one store is ripping people off and people won't shop there, but it's really just a difference in the tax rates. A sticker could show both the pre-tax and post-tax price, but most stores would just show one price, so you can't tell how much the store is a good deal and how much it's a high-tax district (and high taxes pay for better services). And sales tax is not that much; the highest sales taxes are around 11%.. You just add 10% to the price (as easy as converting millimeters to centimeters), and don't worry about the pennies. I understand Deana may FEEL annoyed by it, but I've spent time in countries with VAT (although not an entire year), and the US system doesn't bother me that much.

[@ARCCT]

Kaffee und Kuchen is the most social event in the neighborhood xD. We chat above the fences with the neighbors while we have Kaffe und Kuchen.

[@lisao7600]

In my small town, in rural PA, our grocery store is closed on Sunday. We have a dollar general too though and it's open every day. I drive 2 miles down into town to go to the store and I usually go every day. ☺ My family has always eaten a lot of potatoes, with almost every meal in some form.

[@leetitshaw4833]

I grew up in Illinois in the30' & 40. My father loved potatoes, we had potatoes every day mostly mashed but also roasted and home fries.

[@greenenme17]

I love potatoes too! ❤️❤️ Im not german but im in the process of studying german language. If i pass the b1 and b2 test next year, hopefully i can work in Germany. Thanks for your videos~ I somehow immerse myself on whats life there in Germany & got to know about the country more~~ 🥰

[@annapfaff7622]

I am feeling you, especially the people crossing personal energetical boundaries thing ... 🙃

[@3Kidneys]

I'm German and don't like potatoes and let me tell you I'M DEFINITELY THE ODD ONE. I can't even count the many looks of disbelief I got for telling someone that I don't like potatoes. I know no one else who doesn't like them. Even people (I know) who don't like any vegetables at all, still eat potatoes. French fries and (thoroughly) mashed potatoes are okay, but I usually don't eat any other form of potatoes. Potatoes aside, food wise I'm not very German at all. I don't really like sausages, bread, beer, onions and asparagus. Sounds complicated to cook for me? Give me some pasta with tomato sauce and I'm happy 😄

[@knive5102]

Sure here you go🍝😂

[@CarinaCoffee]

Try explaining to others you have a potato starch intolerance! I swear, the stares I get!!!! Depending on the type of potato I actually get really bad stomach cramps! Like the cheap potato chips from the discounter, if I have more than a handful -> stomach cramps. A plate of gnocchi -> stomach cramps and so on and so forth. "Luckily" my mum and bro have the same problem so I grew up eating rice and noodles. Probably why I usually cook Italian or Asian dishes nowadays ^^' I didn't use to like onions either, I've gotten better about that, but I'm still not a fan of Sauerkraut or brussel sprouts (Rosenkohl). My brother hates asparagus, too! And you know what, I don't like meat. The darker the more disgusting the taste is. I so do not fit the German food stereotypes. I do like rye and multigrain breads, or better yet, bread buns/rolls, but Pumpernickel is disgusting! And yeah, what do foreigners associate with German cuisine? Beer, bread, meat, Sauerkraut and potatoes xD

[@Ati-MarcusS]

mag die dinger auch nicht gern aber zu Hause gibts die fast jeden tag

[@sydneyrica1802]

I stand too close to people sometimes and I have to make myself aware of personal space and take a step back. I think I’ll like the coffee and cake culture because it’s also common with Mexican and Mexican American culture.

[@philipprichardt8057]

VAT has to be included in the price in an end consumer sale by law. Here in Spain a personal bubble is practically nonexistent. My feature dish when cooking is the Bauernfrüstück.

[@slidenapps]

In the US the taxes have to be added on afterwards because you have state tax city tax , and federal tax . This different in every city and state. One state might have 8%; one might have six and one might have no city tax. One might have no state tax, so they can't make it one price. You have to remember the United States are United States. The states have a lot of autonomy to do what they want.

[@ntm_aka_badluck]

The argument is not about the different taxes in different states. The argument is, that a store should be able to advise those directly on the price tag. The tax will not change for the products in stock anytime. (online shopping is a different thing here, i know).