Cilly Aussem – The First German to Win Wimbledon

Before there was Angelique Kerber and Steffi Graf, there was this German tennis star who became the first to win the Wimbledon. A look at the life and success of Cilly Aussem in this series.

Cilly Aussem was a German tennis player in the 1920s and 30s and the first German to win Wimbledon. She won against fellow German Hilde Krahwinkel. More to the match in the story below:

Cilly Aussem – The First German to Win Wimbledon

Don’t forget to check out the interview with Anika Rieper who wrote about her and many more topics in More than Beer and Schnitzel:

More to German than Beer and Schnitzel: Interview with Anika Rieper

Germans Love Their Potato Salad(s)

German Potato Salad is made with vinegar and broth, sometimes served warm. Unless you talk about Nordic potato salad made with mayonnaise. Read more about potatoes in Germany here.

Germans Love Their Potato Salad(s)

This article by More than Beer and Schnitzel looks at the passion and love for potatoes- specifically, potato salad- considered by many as one of the cornerstones to a hearty meal in Germany as well as in the States.

I had written an article about potatoes back in 2015 and the many ways of making it. It has been updated a bit and you can click on it below 👇

Germany at 25: Pommes- Many ways to make something out of a potato

When you are finished with reading both, check out the interview I did below 👇

More to German than Beer and Schnitzel: Interview with Anika Rieper