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As I wander Europe, I enjoy tasting new things, most often forgetting to take pictures or write about them. Occasionally I do remember to take photos, some of which I will share here. Don’t expect the descriptions to be professional. I’m not a foodie. Some foods are more familiar to Americans; others are regional dishes. Some, I could eat every day; some, I would barf if I ever saw them again. Up Today: Austria
BREAKFAST
Apparently I was just shoveling every breakfast into my maw since I do not have one single photo out of all the breakfasts I’ve eaten in Austria.
LUNCH
I like meat. This platter gave me tons.of.meat.
I’ve become much more of a soup person lately—especially pumpkin soups. I don’t know why. It’s just creamy goodness, often with a couple pumpkin seeds thrown in to add texture. I started eating pumpkin soup in Germany, but I try to order it wherever I can now.
Okay, I know most people would not put McDonald’s on their list of foods from around the world (see? I told you I’m not a foodie). However, we stopped at a McDonald’s in Austria, where not only was there an unbelievable view of the Alps, but they served authentic Highland Beef. Seriously.
Since I’m on a roll with fast food, I must mention the chicken nuggets my child ordered at Haus Schafbergspitze, high in the Alps, where the panoramic view was unbelievably breathtaking. The nuggets came breaded in a homemade breading that put all other nuggets to shame.
Bauernschnitzel: the Schnitzel with an egg on top. All over the German-speaking region of Europe, you’ll find Schnitzel. Schnitzel is pure heaven and comes in many forms, be it in different sauces, topped with onions, or covered in egg. I prefer just plain, naked Wiener Schnitzel, but my husband likes to try new Schnitzels. He is a fan of Bauernschnizel, like this one in Ruette, Austria.
I became a fan of risotto when I had some amazing risotto in Burano, Italy. Since then, I’ve been eating more risotto. In Salzburg, Austria, what arrived was somewhat unexpected:
DINNER
Austria loves its highland beef, as do I. (I could actually look at highland cows all day long–cutest cows ever.) One of the best two dinners I ate in Austria was a highland beef stroganoff with noodles, at our hotel, the Altstadthotel Stadtkrug. My mouth is watering just thinking about it.
Also in Salzburg, I decided I’d go ahead and try whatever stinky cheese they were serving at Zum fidelen Affe. Oh my God: never again. The smell was overpowering.
At the same restaurant, which was truly a restaurant I’d recommend (but DON’T EAT THE CHEESE), we were given a cool piece of bread.
Speaking of things that stink: as if smelly cheese in Salzburg wasn’t bad enough, we walked past a seafood truck in the street.
DESSERTS
Back to Zum fidelen Affe: I must mention first of all, that their dessert menu was affixed to a rolling pin.
We ordered a sampler, and it was divine.
At another restaurant, we each ordered the Chocolate Nougatpalatschinke, a hot lava cake: one of the best desserts I’ve ever allowed to melt in my mouth.
Topfen is a common desert in German-speaking regions. It has a cream-cheesy center and is topped with whipped cream. I recommend it—preferably atop the Alps.
My daughter ordered a fruit cup, which we assumed would be a light, healthy alternative to cake or ice cream. Only it actually came in a jar between ice cream and a pile of whipped cream.
SNACKS
You know what every town needs? A pretzel truck. Although, I’m not gonna lie, I prefer soft pretzels from a guy on any street corner in Center City Philadelphia.
You know what else every town needs? A meat truck.
And then there are Mozart chocolates, if you like Marzipan.
DRINKS
It is unfortunate that I did not get a photo of all the Schnapps that was consumed in Austria. I did, however, get a photo of the Mozart coffee I slurped up in the castle. I don’t drink coffee very often–I just wanted the bottle.
Where will I be eating next? Check out my upcoming travel plans! This is a part of the “What I’m Eating Around the World” series. Future posts will include the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, the UK–and who knows where else! Recent food posts came from Croatia and Liechtenstein.
