Himmel und Erde facts for kids
Himmel und Erde is a yummy traditional dish from Germany and the Netherlands. Its name means "Heaven and Earth" in English! In some parts of Germany, like the Rhineland, they call it Himmel un Ääd. In the Netherlands, it's known as hete bliksem, which means "hot lightning"!
This dish is super popular in areas like the Rhineland, Westphalia, Lower Saxony, and Gelderland. It was also a favorite in Silesia a long time ago. The main ingredients are black pudding, fried onions, and mashed potato mixed with apple sauce. People have been enjoying Himmel und Erde since the 1700s!
What's in a Name?
The interesting name "Heaven and Earth" comes from the two main ingredients: apples and potatoes. In some German dialects, potatoes are called Erdapfel, which means "earth apple". So, you have apples that grow on trees (from the "sky" or "heaven") and potatoes that grow in the ground (from the "earth"). That's how this delicious dish got its unique name! It's a fun way to think about where our food comes from.
