Tag: food
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Käsespätzle – Austrian Mac and Cheese
Käsespätzle are a true Alpine icon. They are soft, tender egg noodles layered with melting cheese and topped with crispy fried onions. Beloved across Austria, southern Germany, and the mountain regions of Switzerland, they’re often enjoyed as a hearty, warming meal after a day in the Alps. Different Alpine regions have their own quirks: in…
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Sturm & Maroni – Austrian Autumn Traditions
Autumn in Austria is a season full of cozy traditions, and two seasonal treats stand out: Sturm and Maroni. These delights bring warmth, sweetness, and nostalgia to crisp autumn days. What is Sturm? Sturm is young, partially fermented grape juice—essentially the first taste of the new wine season. It’s lightly fizzy, sweet, and best enjoyed…
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Austrian Palatschinken – Sweet and Savoury Crêpes
If there is one dish that every Austrian child knows, it’s Palatschinken. Thin, golden crêpes, rolled up with jam, sugar, or chocolate spread, and always disappearing far too quickly from the plate. In my family, Palatschinken were more than just dessert – they were a Sunday ritual. My dad makes the best Palatschinken, and whenever…
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Marmorgugelhupf – Austria’s Marble Cake
When I think of cosy Sundays in Vienna, one cake always comes to mind: Marmorgugelhupf. Vanilla sponge swirled with chocolate, baked in a Bundt tin, dusted with icing sugar. Not fancy like Sachertorte, but the kind of cake you’ll find in almost every household – the classic for Sunday coffee with family. The Gugelhupf tin…
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Toast Hawaii – the German answer to Welsh Rarebit
If you’ve ever argued with friends about whether pineapple belongs on pizza, you’ll love this one: long before Pizza Hawaii divided opinions around the world, Germany had already embraced its sweet-and-savoury cousin — Toast Hawaii. This retro gem first appeared on German TV in the 1950s, made famous by entertainer Heinz Erhardt. It was the…
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Mohnnudeln – Poppy Seed Potato Noddles
Mohnnudeln are a traditional Austrian sweet main course (Mehlspeise) made from a soft potato dough. Despite being sweet, they are served as a main dish rather than a dessert, often followed only by a light soup or nothing at all. In that it is very similar to Kaiserschmarrn. Mohnnudeln are traditionally enjoyed in Vienna, Waldviertel…
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Leberknödelsuppe – Austrian Liver Dumpling Soup
From cosy Alpine huts to family Sunday lunches, Leberknödelsuppe is a true Austrian classic. I have to admit… it’s not actually my favourite soup. But it was one of the first I learned to make during my time at the HBLA, which gives it a special place in my cooking memories. There’s something satisfying about…
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Kaiserschmarrn – The Fluffy Imperial Favourite (With a Yorkshire Twist)
Kaiserschmarrn is a classic Austrian dessert that’s light, fluffy, and comforting — perfect for lazy weekend mornings. I actually prefer it as a breakfast rather than a dessert, though it works brilliantly any time of day. It’s not my absolute favourite sweet, but it has a very special place in our kitchen. And because I…
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Why I Wouldn’t Be Without My Spätzle Press (and Alternatives!)
If there’s one kitchen tool that instantly transports me back to Austrian home cooking, it’s my Spätzle press. It might look like a heavy-duty potato ricer, but it’s the secret to making one of the most comforting dishes from my childhood. What is a Spätzle press? A Spätzle press (Spätzlepresse) is a simple but powerful…