Articles Archive for June 2009
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The first recorded civilization in Austria was the Hallstatt civilisation, so named because their burial grounds were found there. They were salt traders who lived mainly in and around Salzburg. In 279 BC when the …
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Emperor Marcus Aurelius Probus, a man of great foresight, laid out the first Viennese vineyards and today, when the Viennese walk down the Probusgasse, they’re reminded of his immense contribution to their wine heritage. He couldn’t …
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Anyone visiting Vienna will probably pass through the two little towns of Grinzing and Heiligenstadt on the outskirts of the city. When there is something to be celebrated they are most festive indeed and you …
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Unlike in Germany where pork is the preferred meat, Austrians like beef and the cooking thereof has developed into a fine art form. There are 26 specialized cuts of beef – all stemming from the …
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Gordon Ramsey Cooks a steak
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The most famous Roman landmark in Trier has to be the Porta Nigra that was built during the period 180 AD to about 200 AD. Originally the gate consisted of 2 x round four-storied towers …
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Roasted pork is one of the dishes that have become synonymous with Germany and more particularly the regions in and around the Rhine. It is one of the classics that one can serve over and …
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This is one of Apicius‘ beloved recipes and it was documented in his famous De re coquinaria. It seems to have been very popular in Palatinate and along the river Rhine – the pears they …
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The Romans started making their presence felt in Germany at around 50 BC. It wasn’t part of their empire yet, but they practically walked into it and certainly didn’t have much of a contest for …
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“World hunger is projected to reach a historic high in 2009 with 1,020 million people going hungry every day, according to new estimates published by United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The most recent increase …
