Food, fun and randomness
A trip to Strasbourg.
Karen had a sandwich with Brie on ciabatta.
Maryann had the filet mignon (pork not beef), with salad (delightful mustard mayonnaise dressing no doubt made from scratch). A little Pinot noir from the area.
Joe had the same thing. It was the special (plat du jour). We could have added frites, but we have been craving vegetables in this delightfully meat-centric cuisine.
We all arrived at the hall at the scheduled rehearsal time (4:30). The non players were taken to a local pub for coffee and cake. This is a sampling of what we were served. we were treated like royalty.
Lunch in Gengenbach.
This is the Black Forest ham and brown bread platter that Maryann had. The eggs and tomatoes were really good. It was preceded by an excellent consommé containing pancake-like strips and matzoh like balls containing marrow. Yum.
This is the münster cheese and brown bread plate Karen had. There were also onions and caraway seeds.
Joe had the Jâgertoast, with Chantrelle mushrooms and bacon, covered in Raclette like cheese. Incredibly rich and delightful.
These beautiful golden yolked eggs were everywhere.
Welcome to the hotel – on our pillows.
These were given to Mallory. Yes, they are what you think they are. Passed out to the ladies on the bus.
On the road from Lucerne to hotel in Germany. Paprika chips with a bit of spice – better than American BBQ chips in our opinion. Was looking for paprika pretzels, but no luck. Yet.
Raclette – not pictured are gherkins and pickled onions.
A puff pastry with ham and mushrooms in a cream sauce. We were assured that it was a Lucerne specialty. Very enjoyable regardless.
Classic cheese fondue (Emmentaler based). We were told that fondue started as a way to use up stale bread.
The local Swiss wine we had. Since it said Gamay on the bottle, I am guessing it was a Beaujolais. Nice, on the lighter side.
Rösti – ours added bacon, cheese and ham. Awesome.
Apparently obligatory chocolate fondue. Served with fruit only, as opposed to how this is often seen in the US.
Schweine sausage
Rosti
Onion gravy
Bier (local brew in Lucerne – Eichoff)
A thoroughly delightful lunch on top of Mt. Pilatus. It was huge, and we could have easily made do with two among the three of us. Didn’t stop us much. Anyone who says American portions are too much needs to come to Lucerne or anywhere in Germany.
Bi color chocolate moose with a Physalis to top it. We have never seen one of these before, but the waitress was kind enough to go back to the kitchen to ask precisely what it was on our behalf.
On Lufthansa from FRA to ZRH.
Like a chocolate coated granola bar.
What’s not to like? Grilled hot Italian sausage, TJ Healthy 8 (with olive oil, lemon and TJ 21 spice mix) and some vin rouge.
On the deck.