"Gastronomy is the art or science of food eating. Also, it can be defined as the study of food and culture, with a particular focus on gourmet cuisine. One who is well versed in gastronomy is called a gastronome, while a gastronomist is one who unites theory and practice in the study of gastronomy."
I have searched for tours, booked us an eight passenger mini van to drive the Romantic Road out of Munich, packed my swim suit for Wiesbaden aka "spa city," and have my running shoes and work out clothes tucked neatly inside my rolling duffle. I've downloaded a few "food" documentaries on to my lap top as well. So, I think I'm ready to go!
Now it's time to think about where we're going to eat!
We're very spoiled here in Oregon. We are so used to the good food that when we travel, we have goals set in finding the best tasting and highest quality cuisine we can possibly find. I loved that our trip to SoCal earlier this year took us home to find a restaurant called The Salted Pig. You can't get more "Oregon" in California than that! So now... it's off to Germany in search of not only the best sights and hikes and castles to see, but also to find the best cuisine as well.
"Scotch n Soda" in Wiesbaden has the option below on their breakfast menu along with huge breakfasts typical of what you would find in Ireland, England, or even America. Offerings of Salmon and Goat Cheese were also found and added to that feeling that maybe we won't be very far from home actually.
I don't worry much about the food when I travel abroad but I want to make sure I've done some research so I know what to expect. I had some friends tell me one time that when they travel, they sometimes have struggles to find things to do in-between eating. So glad that someone else thinks the way I do!
We will rely a lot on what the locals tell us too. And, with German restaurants becoming even more popular than some of the restaurants in France, I think we'll be on to something good! Finding Very Fat Pork Knuckles served with sauerkraut will probably not be found on very many menu's in Germany today however, I won't be surprised to find these on a menu somewhere:
Sauerbraten mit Rotkohl
Beef, pickled in buttermilk and then roasted in a tangy gravy sometimes with added raisins. It is mostly served with sweetsour Rotkohl (red cabbage).
Schweinebraten
Pork roast in a rich gravy. Served with boiled potatoes, Knödeln (dumplings) or Spätzle in Swabia.
Kartoffelsuppe
Potato cubes soup with onions and bacon. Cooked in a beef broth. Served with pieces of Bockwurst (thick vienna-like sausage).
It may be a little harder for me to find some vegetarian options in Germany but as always, I never seem to have a problem finding really good food or a beer that I love! And, like many other countries, restaurants in Germany are following the desires of their many patrons that travel the world. Lucky for me France isn't that far away, so bring me the baked Brie's, the fresh fruits and all the bread along with German desserts of Beesting Cake, the Mozartkugel and Apple Strudel! And yes... I will post pics!
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