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Germany's love affair with the egg

Kate MüserMarch 28, 2018

Eggs are everywhere ahead of Easter. In Germany, they even grow on trees and are eaten with special miniature utensils. Now that's true love.

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While no German breakfast spread is complete without a soft-boiled egg and all the trimmings, it is just one ingredient in the extensive meal. For a closer look at what makes up a real German breakfast, join Kate Müser on Meet the Germans in the video below. 

You'll find more from Meet the Germans on YouTube or at dw.com/MeettheGermans.

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