Handkäs (“hand cheese”) is a traditional sort of Frankfurt cheese, similar to Harzer and known for its texture and its characteristic pungent aroma. It is used in a traditional recipe - Handkäs mit musik (literally, “cheese with music”!), an appetizer consisting of marinated cheese with chopped onion. It is very popular, and locals will tell you that it goes down well with a glass of Apfelwein (a local cider-like drink).