In article >, Tonya_049
@webtv.net says...
> In honor of my b/f's grandfather who hailed from Germany I want to
> prepare an authentic german meal for new years day.
> Am trying to plan my sides around my main course which will be
> Weisswurst -white german sausage- and that wasn't easy to find in the
> metro Detroit area.
> Need ideals just what kind of potato to serve -not mash- and other sides
> plus type of breads.
> I know there are a few in this group who live in or near Detroit who
> may be can lead me to a speciality grocery store, as Frankenmuth is too
> far for me to drive.
> I would be grateful for any help I don't know authentic german food
> from american version.
> TIA
>

Homemade spaetzle...yum

Try giving the German American culture center on Utica / Schonherr at
call.
They should have some good ideas.

http://www.cazoo.org/gaclub/USclubs.htm