Austria was once the center of a large empire and its cuisine reflects influences from countries like France, Italy, Hungary and Germany. Vienna claims its own distinctive cuisine and is known for dishes like Wiener Schnitzel, Tafelspitz, Sachertorte and Apfelstrudel. Austrian meals are often rich and satisfying. Coffee also plays a large cultural role in Austria, with various styles like Melange and Einspanner that are drunk throughout the day.

1. presented bypresented by
Institut für die Förderung von Mehrsprachigkeit,
interkulturellen Kompetenzen und Gleichbehandlung
For the project meeting of the project EU Treasure Hunt in
London March 2013

2. Austrian Food.....
Austria was once the center of a large empire
stretching from France to Russia and from the Baltic
Sea to Turkey, imparting a varied heritage to Austria's
cuisine. Indeed modern Austria now borders Italy,
Hungary and Germany, among others -- and theirHungary and Germany, among others -- and their
culinary influences are the strongest.
Austria's capital city of Vienna even claims its own
cuisine as if it were a separate country -- it's the
smallest Austrian state but also the most populous at
over 1.5 million, which is one-fifth the population of
the entire nation. Join us as we tour the country that
gave us apple strudel and weinerschnitzel.

3. If the only impression you have of
Austria is the Von Trapp family
singing their repertoire from the
Sound of Music, then travelling food lovers will beSound of Music, then travelling food lovers will be
pleasantly surprised by their cuisine. Don’t expect
light fare when visiting Austria, in fact most dishes
are sumptuously rich and happily satisfying. There is
limited variety in the cuisine but what they do cook is
done well..

4. Specialities originate from all
countries of the former monarchy
Austria's specialities originate from
all countries of the formerall countries of the former
monarchy: Hungary, Bohemia,
Italy.... They were perfected here,
turned into joys for the eyes and
the taste-buds. The expression of a
joie de vivre that is equally to be
found in a simple corner cafe or a
luxury restaurant.

5. Most famous dishes
The food is the main thing wherever you are:
Schnitzel and Tafelspitz.
Kaiserschmarren and Powideltascherl.
Vienna is a city of gourmets. The dishes are works of art,
created by true enthusiasts. Poetic combinations ofcreated by true enthusiasts. Poetic combinations of
flour and sugar, like Sachertorte, Gugelhupf or
Apfelstrudel.
It's literally "o dolce vita" at the cake shops.
.

6. Tafelspitz
Prime beef from the rump boiled and garnished with
horseradish and apple sauce, chive sauce, served with
home-fried
or roast potatoesor roast potatoes

7. Wiener Schnitzel
Veal cutlet
breaded and
fried, servedfried, served
with salad
and pommes
frites or
potato salad.

8. Erdäpfel Salat / Potato salad
Potato salad made from boiled
potatoes, dices and marinated in a
mixture of vinegar, oil, salt and
pepper. Good accompaniaqment for
for Wiener schnitzel.for Wiener schnitzel.

9. Zweibelrostbraten
Braised beefsteak with onions

10. Knödel / Dumplig
Light fluffy dumplings which contain seven basic
ingredients: flour, potatoes, semolina, bread rolls,
ricotta, cheese and yeast

11. Apfelstrudel
Rolled pastry
filled with apple,
breadcrumbs
and raisins. Canand raisins. Can
be served on it's
own or with hot
vanilla sauce or
ice cream.

12. Kaiserschmarren / (Emperor's Trifle)
A kind of desert
omelet (or
fluffy pancake)
torn with two
forks,sprinkledforks,sprinkled
with powdered
sugar.

13. Gugelhupf
A special
Viennese cake.
the ideal
accompaniment
to a Melange andto a Melange and
an essential
ingredient of
Viennese
afternoon coffee.

14. Sachertorte
A chocolate cake made according to a traditional recipe
developed by Franz Sacher.

15. Austrian Coffee.....
In Austria, you never order just coffee –
they'll know you're a tourist. There is an Austrian
word for every coffee imaginable. Here are a few:
Einspanner (or "hitch")
Sweet black demitasse, a strong black coffee, served inSweet black demitasse, a strong black coffee, served in
a glass with whipped cream and sprinkled with
chocolate powder.
Kapuziner ("monk")
A small amount of coffee mixed
with a large amount of milk.
Fiaker ("coachman")
Sweetened demitasse served in a glass

16. Austrian Coffee..... 2
Grosser Brauner ("big brown")
Large cup of coffee with a dash of milk
Kleiner Schwarzer ("small black")
Demitasse without milk
Melange ("mix")Melange ("mix")
Half coffee and half milk with a frothy crown, which
was often called a hydrocephalus because of this
Kleiner Goldener ("small gold")
Demitasse with milk
Kleiner Brauner ("small brown")
Small cup of coffee with a dash of milk

17. HOW TO MAKE
WIENERSCHNITZEL?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKgeBCbVGgQ

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