Spring has finally sprung, and I took an outing with some long-time friends from my research time …
Heading out to the Palatinate and hiking through the (still austere looking) vineyards, we finally arrived at a Hütte (lit. “hut”). An inexpensive place for local wines and local food, we were happy enough to get two tables, as the sun was coming out and the place filled with day trip seekers like us …
The terrace …
My first Riesling-Schorle of the year. An unsuspecting guest would assume 50% wine and 50% sparkling water, but in the Palatinate the mixture is usually 85% to 15%. Smallest serving is 0.5L.
Food was basic and nice. Schnitzel with forest mushrooms …
This one was new to me: Bratkartoffeln, fried with blood sausage, liver sausage and brawn. It was hearty and delicious (and veeeery filling).
Weisser Käse (lit. “white cheese”): quark, mixed with buttermilk and some sparkling water, which makes it very smooth. Served with herbs and boiled potatoes …
Flammkuchen (probably the most popular item with the younger folk).
Wurstsalat, my choice 🤗
Kids had a blast with UNO (while munching Flammkuchen, except little one in the middle, who prefers Wurstsalat).
