May 3, 2011
While strudel may be most associated with Austrian cuisine today, this flaky pastry was originally composed of influences from countries throughout the former Austro-Hungarian Empire. Each of these countries have nourished their ways in preparing this exquisite pastry to a fine art. The best-known kinds of strudel are made with fruit or cheese fillings but [...]
November 23, 2009
Overview Wiener Schnitzel is a traditional Austrian dish made from breaded and fried veal. It is usually served with a lemon wedge and a side of cucumber salad or potatoes with parsley and butter. While the traditional Wiener Schnitzel is made of veal, it is also made of pork, though in that case it is often called [...]
April 28, 2009
Since I bought a new Gugelhupf mold the other day, I thought it would be good to share some information about this unique cake. What is Gugelhupf? Gugelhupf is a type of cake with a distinctive ring shape. It usually contains either raisins, almonds, fruit or a combination of these ingredients. Sometimes Kirschwasser also known as [...]