Tag: Austrian Culture
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Austrian Coffee Orders Explained: How to Order Coffee in Austria
If you’ve ever sat down in an Austrian café and looked at the coffee menu, you might have wondered what on earth you were supposed to order. A Melange? A Verlängerter? A Kleiner Schwarzer? Austrian coffee orders have their own vocabulary, and if you’re not familiar with it, the menu can seem a little confusing.…
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Naturschnitzel – An Austrian Classic
Naturschnitzel was actually the first schnitzel I ever made. I first learned how to make it during cooking lessons at my middle school, and later made it again at the HBLA. So although Wiener Schnitzel might be the Austrian schnitzel everyone knows, Naturschnitzel was the one I learned to cook first. I even chose Naturschnitzel…
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Faschierte Laibchen – Austrian Meat Patties
Faschierte Laibchen are one of those Austrian dishes that I always assumed everyone called by the same name. It wasn’t until I was older that I realised just how many different names there are for what is essentially the same thing. Growing up in Vienna, they were Faschierte Laibchen to me. So when my aunt…
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Birthday Traditions in Austria – Why Turning 35 Feels Special
As this post goes live, I’ll be celebrating my 35th birthday. Now, I have to admit, 35 isn’t usually the age people get overly excited about in the UK. It’s not one of those milestone birthdays that comes with big expectations or parties planned months in advance. But in Austria, birthdays ending in five have…
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Austrian Nudelsalat (Pasta Salad)
As soon as the weather warms up in Austria, you’ll find bowls of Nudelsalat appearing on almost every buffet table. Whether it’s a family barbecue, a birthday party, a village festival or a picnic by the lake, pasta salad is one of those dishes that everyone seems to make. There isn’t one single Austrian recipe.…
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Nizza Salad – A Colourful Summer Classic
Nizza Salad was one of those dishes that regularly appeared during summer when I was growing up in Austria. It was especially popular when we had family gatherings or needed something light for lunch on hot days. While it originated in France, versions of Nizzasalat have become a staple across Austria and Germany, often appearing…
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Austrian Summer Drinks: Hugo & Weißer Spritzer
When the weather gets warm in Austria, people spend as much time outside as possible. Long evenings in the garden, visits to a Heuriger, lakeside cafés, or relaxed dinners with family and friends are a huge part of Austrian summer culture — and there are two drinks you’ll see almost everywhere: Hugo and Weißer Spritzer.…
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Gurkensalat – Cucumber salad with Vinaigrette
There are some recipes that instantly bring back childhood memories, and Austrian Gurkensalat is definitely one of them. This simple cucumber salad -was always part of summer dinners growing up – usually served alongside Schnitzel, grilled meats, or anything eaten outside on warm evenings – or just by itself. This salad was also one of…
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Paprikahendl – Creamy Austrian Paprika Chicken
Paprikahendl has been a family favourite in our house for years. It is one of those comforting dishes that feels simple, hearty and full of flavour at the same time. Tender chicken, sweet peppers and a creamy paprika sauce make it perfect for a cosy dinner with Spätzle, rice or potatoes. For my children I…
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Austria’s National Holiday – 70 year jubilee
This year, Austria celebrates a very special National Holiday: 26 October marks 70 years since the country declared its permanent neutrality in 1955. It’s a day to reflect on Austria’s independence, history, and peaceful stance in Europe. While it’s not celebrated with the large festivities of Christmas or Easter, many Austrians take the day to…