https://cleebration.food/en/ A food & drink diary – one plate, one place. en https://cleebration.food/en/kuerbiscremesuppe-freistadt/ https://cleebration.food/en/kuerbiscremesuppe-freistadt/ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Bright orange cream of pumpkin soup with a dollop of sour cream, dark pumpkin seed oil and toasted seeds. Styrian pumpkin seed oil comes from a pumpkin whose seeds have no hard shell; it is an EU protected geographical indication. Freistadt, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/cremesuppe-mit-croutons/ https://cleebration.food/en/cremesuppe-mit-croutons/ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT A pale, velvety cream soup with toasted bread cubes and fresh sprouts in a deep bowl. Croutons – toasted bread cubes – were originally a way of using up stale bread; the name comes from French 'croûte' (crust). https://cleebration.food/en/spareribs-mit-maiskolben-und-pommes-freistadt/ https://cleebration.food/en/spareribs-mit-maiskolben-und-pommes-freistadt/ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Glazed spare ribs with pieces of corn on the cob, a wire basket full of fries and a small bowl of dip. Spare ribs are a classic of American barbecue; the meat is cooked slowly until it almost falls off the bone. Freistadt, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/medaillons-in-schwammerlsauce-freistadt/ https://cleebration.food/en/medaillons-in-schwammerlsauce-freistadt/ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Tender pieces of meat in savoury mushroom sauce on courgette and pumpkin, garnished with fresh sprouts and herb oil. 'Schwammerl' is the Austrian and Bavarian word for mushrooms – mushroom sauce is a classic of the local cuisine. Freistadt, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/beeren-topfentorte-freistadt/ https://cleebration.food/en/beeren-topfentorte-freistadt/ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT A round tart with a pale custard filling and dark berries, already cut into slices. 'Topfen', the Austrian word for quark, is the basis of many pastries – from quark strudel to cheesecake. Freistadt, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/zimtknoten/ https://cleebration.food/en/zimtknoten/ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT A pile of golden, twisted yeast knots with cinnamon filling on a cake plate. Cinnamon buns and knots are especially loved in Sweden, which even has its own Cinnamon Bun Day on 4 October. https://cleebration.food/en/kipferl/ https://cleebration.food/en/kipferl/ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT A tin full of small crescent cookies dusted with sugar and spice. The Kipferl has been known in Austria for centuries and is considered a forerunner of the French croissant. https://cleebration.food/en/streuselkuchen-2/ https://cleebration.food/en/streuselkuchen-2/ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT A round cake with a thick layer of golden crumble, lightly dusted with powdered sugar, on a glass plate. Crumb cake has long been a coffee-table classic in Central Europe and is often combined with fruit such as apples or plums. https://cleebration.food/en/nusscremetorte/ https://cleebration.food/en/nusscremetorte/ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT A tall cake with pale nut cream, decorated with chocolate chips and crunchy pralines around the edge. Hazelnuts have been eaten in Europe since the Stone Age and are indispensable in Austrian cake making. https://cleebration.food/en/liebesknochen/ https://cleebration.food/en/liebesknochen/ Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT A whole tray of choux-pastry éclairs, filled and topped with chocolate glaze. 'Liebesknochen' (love bones) is the Austrian and southern German name for éclairs; the French name means 'lightning'. https://cleebration.food/en/aufschnittplatte-tulln/ https://cleebration.food/en/aufschnittplatte-tulln/ Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT An artfully arranged platter of cured ham, rolled cold cuts, melon and grated cheese in a pattern of circles. Cold platters with artfully arranged cured meats have long been a fixture of family celebrations and buffets in Austria. Tulln, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/rindscarpaccio-tulln/ https://cleebration.food/en/rindscarpaccio-tulln/ Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Wafer-thin slices of raw beef with fresh basil, rocket and Parmesan shavings. Carpaccio was invented at Harry's Bar in Venice and named after the painter Vittore Carpaccio, known for his vivid reds. Tulln, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/schnitten-mit-rosa-glasur/ https://cleebration.food/en/schnitten-mit-rosa-glasur/ Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT A tray of cake squares with pink icing and colourful sprinkles on a festively decorated table. Pink icing is a hallmark of Austrian pastry – for example on the rum-punch slice known as Punschschnitte. https://cleebration.food/en/marmorschnitten/ https://cleebration.food/en/marmorschnitten/ Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT A tray full of slices with dark chocolate and a pale filling, with a piece of cream slice in the background. Marble cake gets its pattern from light and dark batter only lightly swirled together – it has been known since the 19th century. https://cleebration.food/en/brownies/ https://cleebration.food/en/brownies/ Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Moist chocolate brownies cut into squares and dusted with powdered sugar on a platter at a birthday table. Brownies come from the United States; early recipes appeared in American cookbooks around 1900. https://cleebration.food/en/kardinalschnitte/ https://cleebration.food/en/kardinalschnitte/ Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT A long slice of alternating stripes of meringue and sponge, generously dusted with powdered sugar. Kardinalschnitte is a Viennese pastry; its yellow and white stripes recall the colours of the Catholic Church. https://cleebration.food/en/schokoladetorte-zum-60er/ https://cleebration.food/en/schokoladetorte-zum-60er/ Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT A dark-glazed chocolate cake with small sugar flowers and a topper reading 'Alles Gute zum 60. Geburtstag'. Vienna's most famous chocolate cake is the Sachertorte, said to have been created by Franz Sacher for Prince Metternich in 1832. https://cleebration.food/en/festtagstorte/ https://cleebration.food/en/festtagstorte/ Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT A tall, white-frosted cake with baby's breath and delicate green accents on a cake stand. The custom of a birthday cake with candles is often traced to the 'Kinderfest' in 18th-century Germany. https://cleebration.food/en/cremetorte-mit-biskotten/ https://cleebration.food/en/cremetorte-mit-biskotten/ Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT A round cream cake topped with ladyfingers arranged in a star and decorated with chocolate, next to a bouquet of flowers. Ladyfingers, called 'Biskotten' in Austria, are the basis of many desserts – from tiramisu to charlotte. https://cleebration.food/en/streuselkuchen/ https://cleebration.food/en/streuselkuchen/ Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT A round cake with a golden crumb topping and fruit peeking through on a cake plate. Streusel are classically made by rubbing flour, butter and sugar into crumbs – a tradition from Central European baking. https://cleebration.food/en/blechkuchen-schnitten/ https://cleebration.food/en/blechkuchen-schnitten/ Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Two rows of cake slices on a white tray: moist fruit cake and chocolate squares with powdered-sugar stars. Sheet cakes are baked on a whole baking tray, which makes them ideal for gatherings with many guests. https://cleebration.food/en/schoko-muffins-mit-schlagobers/ https://cleebration.food/en/schoko-muffins-mit-schlagobers/ Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Dozens of chocolate muffins topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, packed closely on a tray. Muffins as we know them come from the United States; their rise began with baking powder in the 19th century. https://cleebration.food/en/burger-mit-pommes-graz/ https://cleebration.food/en/burger-mit-pommes-graz/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT A burger topped with a green pepper, alongside a basket of fries and a small dip on a speckled plate. The hamburger is named after the city of Hamburg, but the patty-in-a-bun became popular in the United States. Graz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/schweinsbraten-mit-knoedel-hallein/ https://cleebration.food/en/schweinsbraten-mit-knoedel-hallein/ Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Juicy slices of roast pork in gravy with a bread dumpling on a pink plate. Roast pork with dumplings is a classic of Austrian and Bavarian inn cooking, traditionally a Sunday meal. Hallein, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/antipasti-etagere/ https://cleebration.food/en/antipasti-etagere/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT A two-tier stand with cured ham, green asparagus, grapes, grilled vegetables and spoons of spread. 'Antipasto' literally means 'before the meal' – in Italy such cold bites traditionally open a meal. https://cleebration.food/en/backhendl-mit-sauce-tartare/ https://cleebration.food/en/backhendl-mit-sauce-tartare/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Crispy, golden breaded pieces with lemon and a small bowl of tartar sauce on a long platter. Viennese fried chicken was so popular in the Biedermeier period of the early 19th century that the era is also called the 'Backhendlzeit' (fried chicken era) – a byword for Viennese comfort. https://cleebration.food/en/eierschwammerlsalat/ https://cleebration.food/en/eierschwammerlsalat/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Pan-fried chanterelles with spring onions on leaf salad, framed by cherry tomatoes on a glass plate. Chanterelles, called 'Eierschwammerl' in Austria, are very hard to cultivate and are therefore almost always foraged in the wild. https://cleebration.food/en/salat-mit-knusprigem-schweinebauch-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/salat-mit-knusprigem-schweinebauch-linz/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Crispy fried strips of pork belly on a colourful salad with tomatoes and herbs. Warm strips of bacon or meat on a cold salad create a popular contrast of warm and cold, crispy and fresh. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/miesmuscheln-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/miesmuscheln-linz/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Dark mussels with herbs in a white, scalloped porcelain bowl. Mussels open as they cook; by tradition, any that stay closed should not be eaten. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/gemueserisotto/ https://cleebration.food/en/gemueserisotto/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Creamy risotto with vegetables, cherry tomatoes and rocket, sprinkled with Parmesan and herbs on a large white plate. Risotto comes from northern Italy, where short-grain rice such as Arborio or Carnaroli is grown in the Po Valley. https://cleebration.food/en/eiskaffee-stockerau/ https://cleebration.food/en/eiskaffee-stockerau/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT A tall glass of iced coffee with a whipped cream topping, a wafer roll and a straw on an outdoor table. Viennese iced coffee is classically chilled coffee with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream – a coffee-house summer classic. Stockerau, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/selbst-belegte-pizza-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/selbst-belegte-pizza-linz/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Two freshly topped pizzas on baking paper with tomato sauce, salami, ham, onion rings and cheese – ready for the oven. Pizza Margherita is said to have been created in Naples in 1889 in honour of Queen Margherita – in the colours of the Italian flag. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/pizza-vom-pizzastein-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/pizza-vom-pizzastein-linz/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Crisply baked pizzas with ham, onions and peppers on a hot pizza stone in the grill. A pizza stone stores heat like the floor of a stone oven, giving homemade pizza a crisp base. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/kleines-pils-berlin/ https://cleebration.food/en/kleines-pils-berlin/ Tue, 21 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT A slender glass of pale pilsner on a terrace table, with parasols and trees in the background. Berlin has a long brewing tradition; in the 19th century it was one of Germany's largest brewing centres. Berlin, Germany https://cleebration.food/en/currywurst-mit-semmel-berlin/ https://cleebration.food/en/currywurst-mit-semmel-berlin/ Tue, 21 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT A whole sausage with curry ketchup and plenty of curry powder, with a crusty bread roll on a white plate. Currywurst is considered a Berlin invention: Herta Heuwer is credited with first selling sausage with a sauce of tomato paste and curry powder in 1949. Berlin, Germany https://cleebration.food/en/milchkaffee-berlin/ https://cleebration.food/en/milchkaffee-berlin/ Mon, 20 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT Two white cups of milky coffee on saucers, with a coffee-house window in the background. Vienna's first coffee house is said to have opened in the late 17th century; since 2011 Viennese coffee-house culture has been listed in Austria's national inventory of intangible cultural heritage under UNESCO. Berlin, Germany https://cleebration.food/en/frisch-gezapftes-pils-berlin/ https://cleebration.food/en/frisch-gezapftes-pils-berlin/ Mon, 20 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT A tall glass of golden pilsner with a creamy head on a beer mat in a beer garden. Pilsner is named after the Bohemian city of Plzeň, where this pale, hoppy lager was first brewed in 1842. Berlin, Germany https://cleebration.food/en/wurst-und-kaeseteller-berlin/ https://cleebration.food/en/wurst-und-kaeseteller-berlin/ Mon, 20 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT Ham rolls, slices of cheese, gherkins and colourful leaf salad on a large white plate. A cold platter of cured meats, cheese and pickles is a classic of German-speaking pub food and the traditional afternoon snack. Berlin, Germany https://cleebration.food/en/leber-berliner-art/ https://cleebration.food/en/leber-berliner-art/ Mon, 20 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT Pan-fried liver with apple rings and fried onions, served with parsley mashed potatoes and a small salad. 'Liver Berlin style' – with fried apple rings and onions – is a classic of traditional Berlin home cooking. https://cleebration.food/en/gefluegelkeule-mit-salzkartoffeln-berlin/ https://cleebration.food/en/gefluegelkeule-mit-salzkartoffeln-berlin/ Mon, 20 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT A crispy roast poultry leg with dark gravy, boiled potatoes with parsley and a little salad. Boiled potatoes – peeled and cooked in salted water – are the classic side for roasts and gravy in northern Germany. Berlin, Germany https://cleebration.food/en/weissbier-berlin/ https://cleebration.food/en/weissbier-berlin/ Mon, 20 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT A tall, curved wheat beer glass with cloudy golden beer and a thick foamy head. Wheat beer is brewed with a high share of wheat malt; its characteristic yeast gives aromas of banana and clove. Berlin, Germany https://cleebration.food/en/udon-mit-tintenfisch-berlin/ https://cleebration.food/en/udon-mit-tintenfisch-berlin/ Sun, 19 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT Thick udon noodles with squid rings, green beans, peppers and fresh herbs on a blue ceramic plate. Udon are thick Japanese wheat noodles; they have been made in Japan for centuries, with many regional variations. Berlin, Germany https://cleebration.food/en/frittierte-wan-tan-berlin/ https://cleebration.food/en/frittierte-wan-tan-berlin/ Sun, 19 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT Crispy fried dumplings on shredded cabbage with a small bowl of sweet-chilli sauce on a long platter. Wontons come from Chinese cuisine; the Cantonese name is often poetically interpreted as 'swallowing clouds'. Berlin, Germany https://cleebration.food/en/fruehlingsrollen-berlin/ https://cleebration.food/en/fruehlingsrollen-berlin/ Sun, 19 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT Six golden, crispy spring rolls with a small bowl of sweet-chilli dip on a blue-glazed plate. Spring rolls were traditionally eaten in China at the Spring Festival, the Chinese New Year – hence their name. Berlin, Germany https://cleebration.food/en/udon-mit-rindfleisch-berlin/ https://cleebration.food/en/udon-mit-rindfleisch-berlin/ Sun, 19 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT Thick udon noodles topped with plenty of thinly sliced, seared beef, vegetables and herbs on a blue plate. In Japan, udon are eaten hot in broth or cold with a dip; stir-fried versions are called 'yaki udon'. Berlin, Germany https://cleebration.food/en/momos-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/momos-linz/ Sun, 21 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMT Five steamed dumplings on a black slate plate, with two small bowls of dip and sauce in the centre. Momos are filled dumplings from Tibet and Nepal; they spread across the Himalayas into northern India. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/linsensuppe-dal-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/linsensuppe-dal-linz/ Sun, 21 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMT A golden-yellow lentil soup with fresh herbs in a dark bowl on a large white plate. In India, 'dal' refers both to dried split pulses and the dish cooked from them – one of the most important protein sources in Indian cuisine. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/palak-und-dal-makhani/ https://cleebration.food/en/palak-und-dal-makhani/ Sun, 21 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMT Copper bowls with creamy spinach curry, dark lentils finished with cream and yellow spiced rice. Dal makhani ('buttery lentils') comes from Punjab and is slow-cooked from black lentils and kidney beans with butter and cream. https://cleebration.food/en/currys-mit-gewuerzreis/ https://cleebration.food/en/currys-mit-gewuerzreis/ Sun, 21 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMT Three copper bowls: yellow spiced rice, a creamy orange curry and a dark meat curry topped with ginger strips. The word 'curry' probably derives from Tamil 'kari' (sauce); India itself has countless regional dishes that the West groups under this name. https://cleebration.food/en/indisches-dessert-im-tontopf/ https://cleebration.food/en/indisches-dessert-im-tontopf/ Sun, 21 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMT A small, colourfully painted ceramic pot with a creamy dessert, its lid just being lifted. Sweets, called 'mithai' in India, play a big role at festivals and celebrations and are traditionally made with milk, sugar and cardamom. https://cleebration.food/en/kubanisches-lagerbier-miami-beach/ https://cleebration.food/en/kubanisches-lagerbier-miami-beach/ Sun, 31 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT A bottle of beer with a Cuban-style label next to a tall glass of golden beer with a foamy head. Hatuey, the namesake of this beer brand, was a Taíno chief who resisted the Spanish conquerors in Cuba in the early 16th century. Miami Beach, USA https://cleebration.food/en/kubanische-vorspeisenplatte-miami-beach/ https://cleebration.food/en/kubanische-vorspeisenplatte-miami-beach/ Sun, 31 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT A generous platter with a tamal in corn husk, croquettes, fried balls, pork bites with onions, plantain chips and two dips. Croquetas came to Cuba with Spanish cuisine and are now a staple of every Cuban bakery and café. Miami Beach, USA https://cleebration.food/en/kubanischer-teller-mit-ropa-vieja-miami-beach/ https://cleebration.food/en/kubanischer-teller-mit-ropa-vieja-miami-beach/ Sun, 31 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT Clay bowls with white rice, black beans, braised shredded beef, roast pork and fried plantains. 'Ropa vieja' literally means 'old clothes' – the shredded beef resembles rags. It is considered one of Cuba's national dishes. Miami Beach, USA https://cleebration.food/en/mexikanisches-flaschenbier-clearwater/ https://cleebration.food/en/mexikanisches-flaschenbier-clearwater/ Sat, 30 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT A brown bottle of Mexican beer next to a plastic cup on a weathered, colourfully painted wooden table. Mexican brewing was strongly shaped by German and Austrian immigrants in the 19th century – hence the country's fondness for pale lagers. Clearwater, USA https://cleebration.food/en/ceviche-mit-blauen-tortilla-chips-clearwater/ https://cleebration.food/en/ceviche-mit-blauen-tortilla-chips-clearwater/ Sat, 30 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT Fresh ceviche with tomato, avocado and a slice of corn on the cob, framed star-like by blue corn chips and lime wedges. Ceviche originates from Peru: raw fish is marinated in lime juice, whose acidity changes the proteins much like cooking does. Clearwater, USA https://cleebration.food/en/fisch-in-cremiger-sauce-mit-pommes/ https://cleebration.food/en/fisch-in-cremiger-sauce-mit-pommes/ Sat, 30 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT A dish covered in a creamy pale sauce, with well-seasoned fries alongside on a colourfully painted plate. On Florida's Gulf Coast, fish from the warm Gulf waters, such as grouper, has long been a staple of the local cuisine. https://cleebration.food/en/coleslaw/ https://cleebration.food/en/coleslaw/ Sat, 30 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT Fresh cabbage and carrot slaw in a creamy dressing on a colourful plate, with fries alongside. The name coleslaw comes from Dutch 'koolsla' (cabbage salad); Dutch settlers brought it to New Amsterdam, today's New York. https://cleebration.food/en/miesmuscheln-mit-knoblauchbrot-clearwater/ https://cleebration.food/en/miesmuscheln-mit-knoblauchbrot-clearwater/ Sat, 30 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT Steamed mussels with lemon and toasted garlic bread on a vividly coloured plate. Mussels with bread for dunking are a worldwide classic – many consider the flavourful broth the best part of the dish. Clearwater, USA https://cleebration.food/en/raclette-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/raclette-linz/ Sat, 06 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT A round table full of little bowls of ingredients – vegetables, ham, cheese and sauces – around a raclette grill with small pans. Raclette comes from the Swiss canton of Valais; the name derives from French 'racler' (to scrape), as the melted cheese was scraped off the wheel. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/amuse-bouche-mit-rucola-bad-fuessing/ https://cleebration.food/en/amuse-bouche-mit-rucola-bad-fuessing/ Thu, 04 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT A little greeting from the kitchen: a small mound of rocket with dots of balsamic on a large pale plate, with butter and spread on the side. 'Amuse-bouche' literally means 'mouth amuser' – a complimentary bite with which the kitchen shows off its style before the meal. Bad Füssing, Germany https://cleebration.food/en/huehnerbrust-im-speckmantel-bad-fuessing/ https://cleebration.food/en/huehnerbrust-im-speckmantel-bad-fuessing/ Thu, 04 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT Sliced bacon-wrapped chicken breast on colourful roasted vegetables with a dark sauce, served in a rustic bowl. Wrapping in bacon is an old kitchen trick: the fat protects lean meat from drying out while roasting and adds savoury flavour. Bad Füssing, Germany https://cleebration.food/en/lachsfilet-auf-tagliatelle-bad-fuessing/ https://cleebration.food/en/lachsfilet-auf-tagliatelle-bad-fuessing/ Thu, 04 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT A seared salmon fillet topped with red cress on creamy ribbon pasta, served in a deep yellow bowl. Tagliatelle come from Emilia-Romagna; the name derives from Italian 'tagliare' (to cut), as the dough is cut into ribbons. Bad Füssing, Germany https://cleebration.food/en/helles-bier-im-krug-ljubuski/ https://cleebration.food/en/helles-bier-im-krug-ljubuski/ Thu, 02 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT A large, frosted glass mug of golden beer with a fine head of foam on a wooden table. Pale lagers are the most widely consumed beer style in the world; their rise began with Pilsner, first brewed in the Bohemian town of Plzeň in 1842. Ljubuški, Bosnia and Herzegovina https://cleebration.food/en/ueberbackenes-pulled-pork-sandwich-dubrovnik/ https://cleebration.food/en/ueberbackenes-pulled-pork-sandwich-dubrovnik/ Wed, 01 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT Two halves of a sandwich with tender pulled meat under melted cheddar, with a colourful salad of cucumber and tomatoes in between. Pulled pork comes from the barbecue tradition of the American South: pork shoulder is cooked low and slow for hours until it can be pulled apart with a fork. Dubrovnik, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/garnelensalat-mit-avocado-dubrovnik/ https://cleebration.food/en/garnelensalat-mit-avocado-dubrovnik/ Wed, 01 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT Crisp leafy salad with sautéed shrimp, avocado slices, cucumber and feta cubes on a triangular plate. The avocado is native to Central America; its name derives from the Aztec word 'ahuacatl'. Dubrovnik, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/miesmuscheln/ https://cleebration.food/en/miesmuscheln/ Tue, 31 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT A large plate of black mussels in a light broth, garnished with lemon wedges and fresh parsley. Mussels are farmed along the eastern Adriatic and are often prepared 'na buzaru' – with white wine, garlic and parsley. https://cleebration.food/en/frittierte-calamari-mit-pommes-2/ https://cleebration.food/en/frittierte-calamari-mit-pommes-2/ Tue, 31 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT Golden fried squid rings with crispy fries, lemon wedges and a small bowl of tartar sauce. Fried calamari are a classic all around the Mediterranean; the name comes from Italian 'calamaro', derived from Latin 'calamarium', an ink pot. https://cleebration.food/en/kaeseplatte-mit-oliven-dubrovnik/ https://cleebration.food/en/kaeseplatte-mit-oliven-dubrovnik/ Tue, 31 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT Thin slices of pale hard cheese, green olives and tomato slices, neatly arranged on a white plate. Along the Dalmatian coast, sheep's cheese with olives is a classic starter; the cheese from the island of Pag is especially renowned. Dubrovnik, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/burger-mit-pommes-dubrovnik/ https://cleebration.food/en/burger-mit-pommes-dubrovnik/ Mon, 30 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT A burger with a sesame bun and lettuce, with a bowl of French fries. The hamburger – a minced-beef patty in a bun – became popular in the USA around 1900; its name refers to the city of Hamburg. Dubrovnik, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/cevapi-mit-zwiebeln-und-ajvar-dubrovnik/ https://cleebration.food/en/cevapi-mit-zwiebeln-und-ajvar-dubrovnik/ Mon, 30 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT Ćevapi with fries, chopped onions and ajvar on a white platter. Ćevapi are classically served with raw onions and flatbread (somun or lepinja). Dubrovnik, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/meeresfruechteplatte/ https://cleebration.food/en/meeresfruechteplatte/ Sun, 29 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT A large platter of grilled prawns, langoustines, mussels, fish and squid. Langoustines from the Kvarner Bay are considered a special delicacy in Croatia. https://cleebration.food/en/gin-tonic-mit-rosmarin-dubrovnik/ https://cleebration.food/en/gin-tonic-mit-rosmarin-dubrovnik/ Sun, 29 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT A balloon glass of gin and tonic with a sprig of rosemary, the bottle beside it. Gin and tonic arose in British colonial India, where quinine-rich tonic was drunk against malaria. Dubrovnik, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/bier-am-meer-dubrovnik/ https://cleebration.food/en/bier-am-meer-dubrovnik/ Sat, 28 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT A glass of lager beside its bottle, in the evening against the dark sea. Pale lager is the most consumed beer style in the world and emerged in the 19th century. Dubrovnik, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/cevapi-mit-pommes-dubrovnik/ https://cleebration.food/en/cevapi-mit-pommes-dubrovnik/ Sat, 28 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT Grilled ćevapi with fries, ajvar and kaymak on a white platter. Ćevapi are small grilled minced-meat rolls that reached the Balkans via the Ottoman Empire. Dubrovnik, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/frittierte-calamari-mit-pommes/ https://cleebration.food/en/frittierte-calamari-mit-pommes/ Sat, 28 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT Crisp calamari with lemon and dip, with a bowl of French fries. Fried calamari are a beloved classic all around the Mediterranean; the name is the Italian word for squid. https://cleebration.food/en/meeresfruechtesalat-dubrovnik/ https://cleebration.food/en/meeresfruechtesalat-dubrovnik/ Fri, 27 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT Octopus, marinated fish, olives and lemon on salad, arranged on an oval platter. Octopus salad with olive oil, onions and capers is a popular starter along the entire eastern Adriatic. Dubrovnik, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/balkan-grillplatte/ https://cleebration.food/en/balkan-grillplatte/ Fri, 27 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT A large platter of ćevapi, sausages, grilled meat, fries, ajvar and salad. Mixed grill platters with ćevapi and pljeskavica are a hallmark of former-Yugoslav cooking. https://cleebration.food/en/meeresfruechtepfanne-dubrovnik/ https://cleebration.food/en/meeresfruechtepfanne-dubrovnik/ Thu, 26 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT Seafood with diced tomatoes in an oval serving pan, with lemon. In Dalmatian cooking, seafood is usually prepared simply with olive oil, garlic and herbs. Dubrovnik, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/miesmuscheln-und-meeresfruechte-pasta-dubrovnik/ https://cleebration.food/en/miesmuscheln-und-meeresfruechte-pasta-dubrovnik/ Thu, 26 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT A bowl of mussels and a plate of seafood pasta, with bread. Mussels have long been farmed on ropes in the Adriatic. Dubrovnik, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/gegrillte-pfefferoni-wels/ https://cleebration.food/en/gegrillte-pfefferoni-wels/ Tue, 24 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT Grilled green peppers in sauce, served with lettuce and tomato. Peppers were brought to Europe after the discovery of the Americas and now shape Balkan cuisine. Wels, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/grillteller-mit-ajvar-und-kajmak-wels/ https://cleebration.food/en/grillteller-mit-ajvar-und-kajmak-wels/ Tue, 24 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT Grilled meat with red onions, ajvar, kaymak and salad on a white plate. Ajvar is a roasted red-pepper relish and kaymak a creamy dairy product – both Balkan classics. Wels, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/ofenerdaepfel-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/ofenerdaepfel-linz/ Mon, 23 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT Small golden roasted potatoes in their skins in a white baking dish. The potato came to Europe from South America in the 16th century; in Austria it is called Erdapfel. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/cremesuppe-mit-croutons-sankt-valentin/ https://cleebration.food/en/cremesuppe-mit-croutons-sankt-valentin/ Sun, 22 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT Velvety cream soup with a dollop of cream, croutons and chives. Croutons come from French 'croûte' (crust) and were originally a way to use up leftover bread. Sankt Valentin, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/leberknoedelsuppe/ https://cleebration.food/en/leberknoedelsuppe/ Sun, 22 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT Hearty beef broth with a liver dumpling in a white soup plate. Liver dumpling soup is a classic of Austrian and Bavarian inn cooking. https://cleebration.food/en/braten-mit-kroketten-sankt-valentin/ https://cleebration.food/en/braten-mit-kroketten-sankt-valentin/ Sun, 22 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT Slices of roast with dark gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, croquettes and lingonberries. Lingonberries are the traditional accompaniment to game and roasts in Austrian cooking. Sankt Valentin, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/ragout-mit-semmelknoedel/ https://cleebration.food/en/ragout-mit-semmelknoedel/ Sun, 22 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT Dark ragout with carrots and a bread dumpling, served with cabbage salad. Bread dumplings are made from stale rolls, milk and egg and are an example of thrifty leftover cooking. https://cleebration.food/en/krautsalat-mit-radieschen/ https://cleebration.food/en/krautsalat-mit-radieschen/ Mon, 16 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT Fine cabbage salad with radish, plenty of chives and black sesame. Cabbage salad is a classic side in Austria and is traditionally seasoned with caraway. https://cleebration.food/en/vorspeise-auf-schiefer-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/vorspeise-auf-schiefer-linz/ Mon, 16 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT Glazed pieces with herbs, sprinkled with grated cheese, on a slate board. Slate became popular as a serving board in modern restaurants because it shows off food on a dark background. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/rosa-gebratenes-rindfleisch-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/rosa-gebratenes-rindfleisch-linz/ Mon, 16 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT Pink-roasted slices of beef with salad, herbs and sides on a ceramic plate. Medium or pink doneness means a core temperature of roughly 55 to 60 degrees Celsius. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/sorbet-mit-minze/ https://cleebration.food/en/sorbet-mit-minze/ Mon, 16 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT A scoop of sorbet with a mint leaf in a glass, with a small glass of clear liquid beside it. Sorbet is made without milk and has long been served as a refreshing end to a meal. https://cleebration.food/en/vorspeisenvariation-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/vorspeisenvariation-linz/ Fri, 13 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT Artfully arranged starters on black slate with a spring roll, sauce dots and dips. Spring rolls come from China, where they were traditionally eaten at the Spring Festival. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/bowl-mit-rindfleisch-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/bowl-mit-rindfleisch-linz/ Fri, 13 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT Bowls of seared beef, rice, salad, carrots and sesame on wooden trays, with sauces. Korean bibimbap means 'mixed rice' and is a model for many modern bowls. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/pinker-cocktail/ https://cleebration.food/en/pinker-cocktail/ Fri, 13 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT A pink cocktail in a wine glass with a sugared rim and a piece of pineapple. Cocktails became popular in the USA in the 19th century; the origin of the word is disputed. https://cleebration.food/en/roter-cocktail-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/roter-cocktail-linz/ Fri, 13 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT A deep red cocktail in a stemmed glass with citrus garnish, in the candlelight of a bar. Garnishing cocktails with citrus peel adds aroma through its essential oils. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/cocktail-mit-zuckerwatte/ https://cleebration.food/en/cocktail-mit-zuckerwatte/ Fri, 13 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT A pale cocktail in a wine glass crowned with a cloud of candy floss. Machine-spun candy floss was invented in the USA at the end of the 19th century. https://cleebration.food/en/kaeseplatte-mit-feigen-und-trauben/ https://cleebration.food/en/kaeseplatte-mit-feigen-und-trauben/ Sat, 30 Sep 2023 12:00:00 GMT Assorted cheeses with fresh figs, red grapes and walnuts on a slate board, labelled with small signs. Figs and cheese are a classic pairing: the fruit's sweetness contrasts with salty, savoury cheeses. https://cleebration.food/en/schinkenbrote-mit-kren-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/schinkenbrote-mit-kren-linz/ Sat, 30 Sep 2023 12:00:00 GMT Pieces of bread with tender ham and freshly grated horseradish on a wooden board, with little Austrian flags. Kren is the Austrian word for horseradish and is a traditional partner for ham and smoked meats. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/hausgemachte-tortelloni-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/hausgemachte-tortelloni-linz/ Sat, 30 Sep 2023 12:00:00 GMT Fresh two-tone tortelloni on a wire rack. Tortellini and tortelloni come from Emilia-Romagna; legend says their shape was inspired by a navel. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/asiatische-salat-bowls-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/asiatische-salat-bowls-linz/ Sat, 30 Sep 2023 12:00:00 GMT Several blue-and-white bowls filled with salad, noodles, carrots, radish and herbs. Bowls of rice or noodles with vegetables and toppings are inspired by East Asian cuisines. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/fudge-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/fudge-linz/ Sat, 30 Sep 2023 12:00:00 GMT Golden-brown cubes of fudge piled up in a bowl. Fudge is a soft confection of sugar, butter and milk that became popular in the USA in the 19th century. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/handgemachte-zuckerl-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/handgemachte-zuckerl-linz/ Sat, 30 Sep 2023 12:00:00 GMT Colourful hard candies with patterns like lemon slices and stripes. For handmade candies, the sugar mass is pulled into a thick patterned rope and then sliced. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/natur-radler-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/natur-radler-linz/ Sun, 27 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT A bottle of cloudy shandy with a green label. According to a popular legend, a Bavarian innkeeper invented the Radler for thirsty cyclists in the 1920s. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/pfannengericht-mit-gemuese/ https://cleebration.food/en/pfannengericht-mit-gemuese/ Sun, 27 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT Sautéed vegetables with pieces of meat in a hot cast-iron skillet on a wooden board. Cast iron retains heat extremely well, so dishes served in it stay hot for a long time. https://cleebration.food/en/champignonpfanne-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/champignonpfanne-linz/ Sun, 27 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT Pan-fried mushrooms with peppers and spring onions on a white plate. Button mushrooms are among the most widely cultivated mushrooms in the world; 'champignon' is simply French for mushroom. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/reispfanne-im-dutch-oven/ https://cleebration.food/en/reispfanne-im-dutch-oven/ Sun, 27 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT A cast-iron Dutch oven filled with golden rice on an outdoor grill. The Dutch oven is a heavy lidded pot that has been used for cooking over open fire for centuries. https://cleebration.food/en/reispfanne-mit-zitrone-freistadt/ https://cleebration.food/en/reispfanne-mit-zitrone-freistadt/ Sun, 27 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT Golden rice with meat and vegetables, garnished with a lemon slice. Paella comes from the Valencia region and is named after the flat pan it is cooked in. Freistadt, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/antipasti-teller-mit-burrata-castelnuovo-del-garda/ https://cleebration.food/en/antipasti-teller-mit-burrata-castelnuovo-del-garda/ Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT Burrata, anchovies, caper berries, tomatoes, cheese and rocket, decorated with balsamic. Burrata comes from Apulia; its mozzarella shell is filled with stracciatella and cream. Castelnuovo del Garda, Italy https://cleebration.food/en/sorbet-in-der-frucht-castelnuovo-del-garda/ https://cleebration.food/en/sorbet-in-der-frucht-castelnuovo-del-garda/ Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT A sorbet served in a hollowed-out fruit shell, garnished with mint, in a glass. In Italy sorbet is often served frozen inside hollowed-out fruit such as lemons, oranges or peaches. Castelnuovo del Garda, Italy https://cleebration.food/en/aperol-spritz/ https://cleebration.food/en/aperol-spritz/ Thu, 24 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT Two bright orange spritzes with olives and crisps, an ancient amphitheatre in the background. According to popular tradition, the spritz dates back to Austrian rule in the Veneto in the 19th century, when soldiers 'spritzed' wine with water. https://cleebration.food/en/weissbier-castelnuovo-del-garda/ https://cleebration.food/en/weissbier-castelnuovo-del-garda/ Thu, 24 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT A pale, cloudy beer in a wheat-beer glass on a wooden table in a street. Wheat beer is brewed with a large share of wheat malt and top-fermenting yeast. Castelnuovo del Garda, Italy https://cleebration.food/en/bier-im-tulpenglas-wien/ https://cleebration.food/en/bier-im-tulpenglas-wien/ Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT A golden beer with a creamy head in a tulip glass on an outdoor table. The tulip glass concentrates the beer's aromas and helps hold its head. Vienna, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/espresso-udine/ https://cleebration.food/en/espresso-udine/ Wed, 16 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT An espresso with crema in a white cup on a wooden table. The modern high-pressure espresso machine was developed in 20th-century Italy. Udine, Italy https://cleebration.food/en/aufschnittbrett-mit-prosciutto-soave/ https://cleebration.food/en/aufschnittbrett-mit-prosciutto-soave/ Tue, 15 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT A wooden board with prosciutto, cheese and salami, with fresh bread. Prosciutto di Parma is preserved only with sea salt and air-dried; some other Italian cured hams also use spices. Soave, Italy https://cleebration.food/en/italienischer-weisswein-soave/ https://cleebration.food/en/italienischer-weisswein-soave/ Tue, 15 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT Two bottles of white wine on an outdoor table in the sun. The Veneto is one of Italy's largest wine regions and is known for white wines such as Soave. Soave, Italy https://cleebration.food/en/gegrillter-fisch-und-grillgemuese-udine/ https://cleebration.food/en/gegrillter-fisch-und-grillgemuese-udine/ Tue, 15 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT One plate of grilled fish and another of grilled courgette and aubergine, on a checked tablecloth. Grilling over an open flame with olive oil and herbs is one of the oldest cooking methods of Mediterranean cuisine. Udine, Italy https://cleebration.food/en/frittierte-meeresfruechte/ https://cleebration.food/en/frittierte-meeresfruechte/ Sat, 12 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT Crisp fried squid rings and prawns served on paper with lemon. 'Fritto misto di mare' is a classic of Italian coastal cooking and is often served on paper or in cones. https://cleebration.food/en/grappa-castelnuovo-del-garda/ https://cleebration.food/en/grappa-castelnuovo-del-garda/ Sat, 12 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT Two tulip glasses of golden grappa on the table in the evening. Grappa is distilled from pomace, the leftovers of winemaking; within the EU the name is a geographical indication reserved for Italy. Castelnuovo del Garda, Italy https://cleebration.food/en/helles-bier-im-krug-freistadt/ https://cleebration.food/en/helles-bier-im-krug-freistadt/ Fri, 11 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT A golden beer with a thick head in a glass mug printed with a brewery logo, in the sunshine of a beer garden. Bottom-fermented pale lager spread in the late 19th century, when artificial refrigeration made brewing it easier. Freistadt, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/schwammerlsauce-mit-semmelknoedel-freistadt/ https://cleebration.food/en/schwammerlsauce-mit-semmelknoedel-freistadt/ Fri, 11 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT Creamy mushroom sauce with a bread dumpling in a deep plate. 'Schwammerl' is the Austrian and Bavarian word for mushrooms; mushroom sauce with dumpling is a classic of the mushroom season. Freistadt, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/salatteller-mit-gebratenem-freistadt/ https://cleebration.food/en/salatteller-mit-gebratenem-freistadt/ Fri, 11 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT Colourful salad plate with carrots, leaf lettuce and a golden pan-fried topping. Warm salads with pan-fried toppings are a popular light main course in Austrian inns. Freistadt, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/schweinsbraten-mit-kraut-und-erdaepfeln-freistadt/ https://cleebration.food/en/schweinsbraten-mit-kraut-und-erdaepfeln-freistadt/ Fri, 11 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT Juicy roast pork with gravy, sauerkraut and boiled potatoes. Roast pork is a Sunday classic of Austrian and Bavarian cooking, often seasoned with caraway. Freistadt, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/palatschinke-mit-orangen-freistadt/ https://cleebration.food/en/palatschinke-mit-orangen-freistadt/ Fri, 11 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT Crêpe with chocolate sauce, whipped cream, icing sugar, orange slices and a wafer roll on a yellow plate. The word Palatschinke comes via Hungarian 'palacsinta' and Romanian 'plăcintă' from Latin 'placenta', meaning cake. Freistadt, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/istrischer-kaese-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/istrischer-kaese-linz/ Thu, 10 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT A wedge of truffle cheese next to a wheel of Istarski sir, surrounded by cured ham and bacon on a wooden board. Istria is famous for its truffles, which are also often worked into local cheeses. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/kaese-und-wurstplatte-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/kaese-und-wurstplatte-linz/ Thu, 10 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT A generously laid board of cured ham, salami, bacon, assorted cheeses and walnuts. Cured hams such as pršut or prosciutto are air-dried and mature for many months depending on the style. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/gedeckter-jausentisch-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/gedeckter-jausentisch-linz/ Thu, 10 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT A laid table with bread, cold-cut platters, spreads and plates, ready for a cosy snack. 'Jause' is the Austrian word for a snack meal; the term comes from Slovenian. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/mangold-in-der-pfanne-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/mangold-in-der-pfanne-linz/ Thu, 10 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT Fresh chard with red stems wilting down in a large pot on the stove. Chard is closely related to beetroot and has been grown as a vegetable since antiquity. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/miesmuscheln-mali-losinj/ https://cleebration.food/en/miesmuscheln-mali-losinj/ Sun, 17 Jul 2022 12:00:00 GMT A pan full of glossy black mussels in their broth, garnished with lemon slices. On the Adriatic, mussels are often cooked 'na buzaru' – with white wine, garlic, parsley and olive oil. Mali Lošinj, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/gemischter-salat-mit-kaese-mali-losinj/ https://cleebration.food/en/gemischter-salat-mit-kaese-mali-losinj/ Sun, 17 Jul 2022 12:00:00 GMT Fresh mixed salad with tomatoes, cucumber and cabbage, generously sprinkled with grated cheese. Mixed salads topped with grated sheep's cheese are a popular side dish throughout the Balkans. Mali Lošinj, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/tomaten-gurken-salat-mit-rucola-mali-losinj/ https://cleebration.food/en/tomaten-gurken-salat-mit-rucola-mali-losinj/ Sun, 17 Jul 2022 12:00:00 GMT Slices of tomato and cucumber arranged in a circle with rocket in the centre and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Genuine Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale from Modena ages for many years in wooden barrels and holds protected designation of origin. Mali Lošinj, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/cocktail-im-martiniglas-mali-losinj/ https://cleebration.food/en/cocktail-im-martiniglas-mali-losinj/ Sun, 17 Jul 2022 12:00:00 GMT A pale cocktail in a sugar-rimmed martini glass, at night by the harbour against twinkling lights. The conical cocktail glass became popular in the early 20th century and is closely associated with the martini. Mali Lošinj, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/frittierte-calamari-mit-pommes-umag/ https://cleebration.food/en/frittierte-calamari-mit-pommes-umag/ Fri, 08 Jul 2022 12:00:00 GMT Golden fried pieces of squid with French fries, a lettuce leaf and a cherry tomato. Fried calamari are a beloved classic all around the Mediterranean; the name is the Italian word for squid. Umag, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/dessert-mit-cocktailkirschen-umag/ https://cleebration.food/en/dessert-mit-cocktailkirschen-umag/ Fri, 08 Jul 2022 12:00:00 GMT Three snow-white, airy mounds topped with bright red cocktail cherries and mint leaves on a deep blue plate. Cocktail cherries go back to maraschino cherries, originally made from Dalmatian Marasca cherries preserved in the liqueur of the same name. Umag, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/beerentoertchen-mit-vanillecreme-umag/ https://cleebration.food/en/beerentoertchen-mit-vanillecreme-umag/ Fri, 08 Jul 2022 12:00:00 GMT Shortcrust tartlet piped with vanilla cream dots and topped with a raspberry, blueberries and a curl of coconut. Fruit tartlets with pastry cream have been a staple of French and Austrian patisseries since the 19th century. Umag, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/flammkuchen-mit-rucola-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/flammkuchen-mit-rucola-linz/ Wed, 09 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT An oblong tarte flambée with bacon and cheese, topped with fresh rocket. Tarte flambée comes from Alsace and was once baked in the embers of the wood oven to test its heat. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/pizza-mit-rucola-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/pizza-mit-rucola-linz/ Wed, 09 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT Crisp baked pizza topped with cheese, tomatoes and fresh rocket, with a glass in the sunshine. Pizza originates from Naples; the Margherita, showing the colours of the Italian flag, is its most famous classic. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/schokoladenkuppel-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/schokoladenkuppel-linz/ Wed, 09 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT A glossy chocolate-glazed dome on a crunchy base, crowned with a delicate chocolate decoration. Mousse domes with a mirror glaze are a classic of modern French patisserie. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/gegrillte-wurst-tulln/ https://cleebration.food/en/gegrillte-wurst-tulln/ Wed, 23 Feb 2022 12:00:00 GMT A grilled sausage with herbs and sauce on a narrow platter, held out by a pair of hands. Grilled sausages exist in almost every regional cuisine of Europe, each with its own seasoning. Tulln, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/vorspeisenplatten-tulln/ https://cleebration.food/en/vorspeisenplatten-tulln/ Wed, 23 Feb 2022 12:00:00 GMT Two narrow platters: one with cream cheese dollops, tomatoes and cucumbers, the other with pickled chilli peppers. Pickled chilli peppers are a popular spicy side in Balkan cooking. Tulln, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/gebratene-zucchini-mit-joghurt-tulln/ https://cleebration.food/en/gebratene-zucchini-mit-joghurt-tulln/ Wed, 23 Feb 2022 12:00:00 GMT Golden fried courgette slices with a small bowl of yoghurt dip and a pickle. Fried vegetables with yoghurt are widespread in the cooking of the eastern Mediterranean and the Balkans. Tulln, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/beef-tatar-mit-toast-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/beef-tatar-mit-toast-linz/ Tue, 15 Feb 2022 12:00:00 GMT A mound of beef tartare with a caper berry and red onions on slate, with toast triangles. In Austria, beef tartare is a classic of upscale inn cooking, traditionally served with toast and butter. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/steak-mit-bohnen-und-ofenkartoffel-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/steak-mit-bohnen-und-ofenkartoffel-linz/ Tue, 15 Feb 2022 12:00:00 GMT A grilled steak with beans, jalapeños and a baked potato with sour cream. The baked potato with sour cream is the classic steakhouse side from American cuisine. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/steak-mit-fisolen-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/steak-mit-fisolen-linz/ Tue, 15 Feb 2022 12:00:00 GMT A grilled beef steak with green beans and a baked potato. 'Fisolen' is the Austrian term for green beans. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/ofenkartoffel-mit-kaese-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/ofenkartoffel-mit-kaese-linz/ Tue, 15 Feb 2022 12:00:00 GMT Melted cheese stretches in long strings from a split baked potato. The potato came to Europe from South America in the 16th century. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/grillplatte-am-brett-amstetten/ https://cleebration.food/en/grillplatte-am-brett-amstetten/ Sat, 12 Feb 2022 12:00:00 GMT Grilled meat with vegetables and cheese on a wooden board, with fries in a basket and ketchup. Ketchup traces back to an Asian fish sauce; today's tomato version only emerged in the 19th century. Amstetten, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/grillteller-mit-pfeffersauce-amstetten/ https://cleebration.food/en/grillteller-mit-pfeffersauce-amstetten/ Sat, 12 Feb 2022 12:00:00 GMT Grilled meat with french fries and a small bowl of pepper sauce. In the Middle Ages, pepper was so valuable that it was sometimes used as currency. Amstetten, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/salzstangerl-mit-gruss-aus-der-kueche-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/salzstangerl-mit-gruss-aus-der-kueche-linz/ Sun, 23 Jan 2022 12:00:00 GMT A salted bread roll next to a small bite with cucumber slices and butter on a plate. The Salzstangerl, a roll sprinkled with salt and caraway, is a classic of Austrian bakeries. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/paprikahendl-mit-nudeln-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/paprikahendl-mit-nudeln-linz/ Sun, 23 Jan 2022 12:00:00 GMT Chicken in a creamy paprika sauce with spiral pasta and green peas. Paprika chicken comes from Hungarian cuisine and has long been a classic in Austrian inns. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/dessert-mit-schlagobers-und-preiselbeeren-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/dessert-mit-schlagobers-und-preiselbeeren-linz/ Sun, 23 Jan 2022 12:00:00 GMT A dessert with whipped cream, chocolate sauce, lingonberries and wafer rolls. 'Schlagobers' is the Austrian word for whipped cream – 'Obers' refers to the top of the milk, the cream. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/weihnachtskekse-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/weihnachtskekse-linz/ Fri, 24 Dec 2021 12:00:00 GMT An assortment of Christmas baking: Linzer eyes, crescents, stars and sugar-dusted cookies. Linzer eyes are made from Linzer dough and filled with redcurrant jam – named after the city of Linz. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/bratwuerstel-in-der-pfanne-linz-2/ https://cleebration.food/en/bratwuerstel-in-der-pfanne-linz-2/ Fri, 24 Dec 2021 12:00:00 GMT Golden-brown fried sausages arranged in a circle in a black pan. In many Austrian families, sausages are a traditional quick meal on Christmas Eve. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/brettljause-kaernten/ https://cleebration.food/en/brettljause-kaernten/ Sat, 02 Oct 2021 12:00:00 GMT A wooden board with bacon, sausage, spreads, chilli peppers, radishes, onions and horseradish. Kren, the Austrian word for horseradish, is a classic sharp accompaniment to a snack board. Carinthia, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/murauer-bier-kaernten/ https://cleebration.food/en/murauer-bier-kaernten/ Sat, 02 Oct 2021 12:00:00 GMT A tall glass of golden beer with the red Murauer logo. The Murau brewery in Styria is one of Austria's well-known cooperative breweries. Carinthia, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/schweinsbraten-mit-knoedel-kaernten/ https://cleebration.food/en/schweinsbraten-mit-knoedel-kaernten/ Sat, 02 Oct 2021 12:00:00 GMT Slices of roast pork with a bread dumpling, cabbage and potatoes in gravy. Roast pork with dumplings and cabbage is one of the most typical Sunday dishes in Austria and Bavaria. Carinthia, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/rosa-gebratenes-fleisch-mit-kraeutern-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/rosa-gebratenes-fleisch-mit-kraeutern-linz/ Sat, 21 Aug 2021 12:00:00 GMT Pink slices of meat on grains and crispy herbs with a dark sauce. Cooking meat 'pink' means a core temperature at which the inside stays juicy and slightly pink. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/teigtaschen-auf-sauerkraut-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/teigtaschen-auf-sauerkraut-linz/ Sat, 21 Aug 2021 12:00:00 GMT Golden baked dumplings with sour cream and chives on sauerkraut in gravy. Sauerkraut is made by lactic fermentation of white cabbage and was once an important winter source of vitamin C. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/backhendlsalat-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/backhendlsalat-linz/ Sat, 21 Aug 2021 12:00:00 GMT Crisp breaded chicken strips on leaf salad with pumpkin seed oil and lemon. Fried chicken salad is a Styrian classic, traditionally dressed with pumpkin seed oil. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/cevapcici-mit-ajvar-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/cevapcici-mit-ajvar-linz/ Fri, 30 Jul 2021 12:00:00 GMT Small grilled minced-meat rolls with fries, ajvar, chopped onions and salad. Ćevapčići are a national dish in the Balkans; ajvar is a relish made from roasted red peppers. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/fischfilet-mit-kraeutersauce-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/fischfilet-mit-kraeutersauce-linz/ Fri, 30 Jul 2021 12:00:00 GMT A fish fillet under a light herb sauce with roast potatoes, salad and lemon. Local freshwater fish such as pike-perch and char are highly valued in Austrian cuisine. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/bunte-cocktailparadeiser-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/bunte-cocktailparadeiser-linz/ Fri, 30 Jul 2021 12:00:00 GMT A colander full of freshly washed red and yellow cherry tomatoes. 'Paradeiser' is the Austrian word for tomato and derives from 'Paradiesapfel', apple of paradise. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/vranac-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/vranac-linz/ Fri, 30 Jul 2021 12:00:00 GMT A bottle of Vranac red wine with a red label on a table in the evening light. Vranac is an indigenous Balkan grape, especially from Montenegro, producing dark, robust red wines. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/pizza-mit-sardellen-rovinj/ https://cleebration.food/en/pizza-mit-sardellen-rovinj/ Sun, 25 Jul 2021 12:00:00 GMT A golden, cheesy pizza topped with anchovy fillets and olives. Anchovies are usually cured in salt, which gives them their bold, savoury flavour. Rovinj, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/ueberbackenes-fleisch-mit-pommes-rovinj/ https://cleebration.food/en/ueberbackenes-fleisch-mit-pommes-rovinj/ Sun, 25 Jul 2021 12:00:00 GMT A piece of meat topped with melted cheese, served with fries and tomatoes. Gratinating with cheese is a simple way to give dishes a golden, savoury crust. Rovinj, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/gegrillte-kalmare-auf-mangold-porec/ https://cleebration.food/en/gegrillte-kalmare-auf-mangold-porec/ Sat, 24 Jul 2021 12:00:00 GMT Several small grilled squid on Swiss chard, with lemon and a lettuce leaf on a white plate. Squid have three hearts and blue blood – a peculiarity of cephalopods. Poreč, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/kaeseplatte-mit-oliven-porec/ https://cleebration.food/en/kaeseplatte-mit-oliven-porec/ Sat, 24 Jul 2021 12:00:00 GMT White cheese cubes with green and black olives on lettuce leaves, neatly arranged in rows. Sheep's cheese from the Adriatic islands is famous because the sheep graze on salty herbs. Poreč, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/steak-mit-sauce-und-pommes-rovinj/ https://cleebration.food/en/steak-mit-sauce-und-pommes-rovinj/ Fri, 23 Jul 2021 12:00:00 GMT A piece of meat in dark, glossy sauce with french fries and tomato slices. French fries come from the French 'pommes de terre frites', meaning fried potatoes. Rovinj, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/gebackener-fisch-mit-pommes-rovinj/ https://cleebration.food/en/gebackener-fisch-mit-pommes-rovinj/ Fri, 23 Jul 2021 12:00:00 GMT Breaded, golden-fried fish with french fries, salad and a small bowl of sauce. Tartar sauce, the classic partner for fried fish, is based on mayonnaise with pickles and capers. Rovinj, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/rucolasalat-porec/ https://cleebration.food/en/rucolasalat-porec/ Wed, 21 Jul 2021 12:00:00 GMT Fresh rocket with nuts and lemon wedges on a black oval plate. Rocket has been eaten in the Mediterranean since antiquity and also grows wild there. Poreč, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/pasta-und-risotto-porec/ https://cleebration.food/en/pasta-und-risotto-porec/ Wed, 21 Jul 2021 12:00:00 GMT A portion of ribbon pasta and a portion of risotto on one plate, garnished with an orange slice. Risotto comes from northern Italy and is made from starchy short-grain rice slowly stirred with stock until creamy. Poreč, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/miesmuscheln-im-sud-porec/ https://cleebration.food/en/miesmuscheln-im-sud-porec/ Wed, 21 Jul 2021 12:00:00 GMT A white bowl full of dark mussels with a slice of lemon on top. Fresh mussels open when cooked; any that stay closed should not be eaten. Poreč, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/tintenfisch-mit-mangold-rovinj/ https://cleebration.food/en/tintenfisch-mit-mangold-rovinj/ Sun, 18 Jul 2021 12:00:00 GMT Grilled squid alongside Swiss chard with potatoes, served with lemon, tomato and lettuce. Swiss chard with potatoes, called 'blitva' in Dalmatia, is the classic side dish for fish. Rovinj, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/muscheln-buzara-rovinj/ https://cleebration.food/en/muscheln-buzara-rovinj/ Sun, 18 Jul 2021 12:00:00 GMT A bowl of black mussels in their broth with a slice of lemon. 'Buzara' is a typical Adriatic way of cooking seafood with white wine, garlic, parsley and breadcrumbs. Rovinj, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/carpaccio-teller-mali-losinj/ https://cleebration.food/en/carpaccio-teller-mali-losinj/ Sat, 17 Jul 2021 12:00:00 GMT A long platter with various thinly sliced carpaccios, herbs and lemon. Raw, thinly sliced fish and meat starters are a popular light summer dish in Adriatic cooking. Mali Lošinj, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/gebackene-calamari-mit-pommes-mali-losinj/ https://cleebration.food/en/gebackene-calamari-mit-pommes-mali-losinj/ Sat, 17 Jul 2021 12:00:00 GMT Golden fried squid rings and french fries with lemon and mayonnaise. Fried calamari are a classic all around the Mediterranean; 'calamaro' is Italian for squid. Mali Lošinj, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/gegrillte-tintenfische-mali-losinj/ https://cleebration.food/en/gegrillte-tintenfische-mali-losinj/ Thu, 15 Jul 2021 12:00:00 GMT Several grilled squid with garlic and parsley, served with lemon and a sauce. 'Lignje na žaru', grilled squid, is one of the most popular dishes on the Croatian coast. Mali Lošinj, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/marinierte-sardellen-mali-losinj/ https://cleebration.food/en/marinierte-sardellen-mali-losinj/ Thu, 15 Jul 2021 12:00:00 GMT Anchovy fillets arranged in a star shape in olive oil with onion rings in the centre. Fresh anchovies on the Adriatic are often marinated in vinegar or lemon, which 'cooks' them without heat. Mali Lošinj, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/mittagessen-fuer-viele-crikvenica/ https://cleebration.food/en/mittagessen-fuer-viele-crikvenica/ Wed, 14 Jul 2021 12:00:00 GMT Numerous plates with salad, bread and sides stand ready on a long counter. Shared meals at long tables are a deeply rooted tradition around the Mediterranean. Crikvenica, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/gegrillte-makrele-crikvenica/ https://cleebration.food/en/gegrillte-makrele-crikvenica/ Wed, 14 Jul 2021 12:00:00 GMT A whole grilled fish with cabbage salad, tomatoes, lemon and a slice of bread. Mackerel are oily sea fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Crikvenica, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/platte-mit-ganzen-fischen-mali-losinj/ https://cleebration.food/en/platte-mit-ganzen-fischen-mali-losinj/ Tue, 13 Jul 2021 12:00:00 GMT Several whole, reddish-golden cooked fish on a large platter. Sharing whole fish from a platter is a convivial Mediterranean tradition; freshness shows in clear eyes and red gills. Mali Lošinj, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/carpaccio-mali-losinj/ https://cleebration.food/en/carpaccio-mali-losinj/ Tue, 13 Jul 2021 12:00:00 GMT Wafer-thin slices of raw meat with rocket, capers, lemon and streaks of balsamic. Carpaccio was created in Venice and named after the painter Vittore Carpaccio, known for his vivid reds. Mali Lošinj, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/oktopus-carpaccio-mali-losinj/ https://cleebration.food/en/oktopus-carpaccio-mali-losinj/ Tue, 13 Jul 2021 12:00:00 GMT Thin pale slices with rocket, capers, lemon and balsamic on a square plate. Octopus is a popular ingredient on the Adriatic, often served as salad or carpaccio. Mali Lošinj, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/fleischspiess-mit-pommes-mali-losinj/ https://cleebration.food/en/fleischspiess-mit-pommes-mali-losinj/ Tue, 13 Jul 2021 12:00:00 GMT A skewer of meat, peppers and tomato, served with fries and raw onions. Ražnjići, grilled meat skewers, are a classic of Balkan cooking. Mali Lošinj, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/tagliatelle-mit-trueffel-mali-losinj/ https://cleebration.food/en/tagliatelle-mit-trueffel-mali-losinj/ Tue, 13 Jul 2021 12:00:00 GMT Wide ribbon noodles in a creamy sauce, topped with truffle shavings, in a deep bowl. Istria is known for its truffles; white and black truffles are traditionally hunted there with dogs. Mali Lošinj, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/fleischlaibchen-im-brot/ https://cleebration.food/en/fleischlaibchen-im-brot/ Mon, 12 Jul 2021 12:00:00 GMT A grilled meat patty with sauce in a large, soft bun on a white plate. Pljeskavica, a spiced minced-meat patty served in flatbread, is a popular street food in the Balkans. https://cleebration.food/en/gegrillter-fisch-mit-gemuese-mali-losinj/ https://cleebration.food/en/gegrillter-fisch-mit-gemuese-mali-losinj/ Sat, 10 Jul 2021 12:00:00 GMT Grilled fish fillets and courgette on a colourful floral plate. On the Adriatic coast, fish is traditionally grilled simply with olive oil, garlic and parsley. Mali Lošinj, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/jausenteller-tulln/ https://cleebration.food/en/jausenteller-tulln/ Wed, 07 Jul 2021 12:00:00 GMT A board with bacon, sausage, ham, egg, tomatoes, pickles, spread and apple slices. The 'Jause' is Austria's snack meal; the word comes from the Slovenian 'južina'. Tulln, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/gefuellte-riesenbreze-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/gefuellte-riesenbreze-linz/ Mon, 05 Jul 2021 12:00:00 GMT A large, glossy lye pretzel filled with cold cuts, cheese, lettuce and vegetables. Legend says the pretzel's shape represents arms folded in prayer; the name derives from the Latin 'bracchium', arm. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/stachelbeeren-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/stachelbeeren-linz/ Sun, 20 Jun 2021 12:00:00 GMT A turquoise bowl full of freshly picked pale green berries. The German name 'Stachelbeere' – 'prickly berry' – refers to the thorny branches of the bush. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/lammkoteletts-vor-dem-grillen-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/lammkoteletts-vor-dem-grillen-linz/ Sat, 12 Jun 2021 12:00:00 GMT Raw, marbled lamb chops laid out on paper, ready for the grill. Lamb is traditionally seasoned with rosemary, garlic and thyme. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/grillwuerstel-und-hendl-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/grillwuerstel-und-hendl-linz/ Thu, 03 Jun 2021 12:00:00 GMT A variety of sausages and chicken pieces browning side by side on the grill. Sausages were originally invented to preserve meat and make use of every part of the animal. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/grillfest-mit-mais-und-gemuese-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/grillfest-mit-mais-und-gemuese-linz/ Thu, 03 Jun 2021 12:00:00 GMT Bacon-wrapped sausages, corn cobs and a pan of grilled vegetables on the grate. Maize comes from Central America, where it was domesticated from a wild grass thousands of years ago. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/gegrillte-forellen-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/gegrillte-forellen-linz/ Sun, 30 May 2021 12:00:00 GMT Several whole fish lie side by side on the grill grate over the embers. Whole fish stay especially juicy on the grill because the skin and bones protect the flesh. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/gurke-aus-dem-garten-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/gurke-aus-dem-garten-linz/ Sat, 29 May 2021 12:00:00 GMT A fresh green cucumber hangs among large leaves on the vine. The cucumber originally comes from India and is about 95 percent water. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/zucchini-im-beet-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/zucchini-im-beet-linz/ Sat, 29 May 2021 12:00:00 GMT Dark green courgettes grow among the plant's large leaves. The courgette belongs to the squash family; its Italian name 'zucchini' is the diminutive of 'zucca', squash. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/frisches-bauernbrot-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/frisches-bauernbrot-linz/ Tue, 04 May 2021 12:00:00 GMT A large rustic loaf with a dark, burst crust and seeds, fresh from the oven. Bread baking is one of humanity's oldest culinary techniques; sourdough was already used in ancient Egypt. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/grillspiesse-vorbereitet-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/grillspiesse-vorbereitet-linz/ Sun, 25 Apr 2021 12:00:00 GMT Marinated chicken and mushroom skewers with courgette slices and corn cob pieces, ready for the grill. Meat skewers over open fire are among the oldest ways of cooking and are found all over the world. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/gruener-spargel-und-kraeuterseitlinge-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/gruener-spargel-und-kraeuterseitlinge-linz/ Sun, 25 Apr 2021 12:00:00 GMT A tray of green asparagus, lime slices and halved king oyster mushrooms, ready for grilling. Green asparagus grows above ground and develops chlorophyll in sunlight, while white asparagus is harvested under mounds of soil. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/erdaepfelsalat-mit-roten-zwiebeln-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/erdaepfelsalat-mit-roten-zwiebeln-linz/ Sun, 25 Apr 2021 12:00:00 GMT Golden potato slices, glossy with dressing, topped with finely chopped red onions. Austrian potato salad is dressed with vinegar, oil and stock rather than mayonnaise. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/rindsbraten-vom-grill-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/rindsbraten-vom-grill-linz/ Sun, 25 Apr 2021 12:00:00 GMT A large piece of beef with a spice crust and bold grill marks on the grate. Grill marks come from the Maillard reaction, in which proteins and sugars form roasted flavours under heat. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/voller-grillrost-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/voller-grillrost-linz/ Sun, 25 Apr 2021 12:00:00 GMT Skewers, corn cobs, courgettes, mushrooms and a roast share the grill grate. Corn cobs caramelise slightly on the grill because they contain natural sugars. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/rosa-rindsbraten-aufgeschnitten-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/rosa-rindsbraten-aufgeschnitten-linz/ Sun, 25 Apr 2021 12:00:00 GMT The grilled beef roast is carved on a platter, revealing its pink centre, with green asparagus alongside. Meat should rest briefly after grilling so the juices redistribute and don't run out when carved. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/schokowuerfel-mit-osterkueken-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/schokowuerfel-mit-osterkueken-linz/ Mon, 05 Apr 2021 12:00:00 GMT A chocolate-glazed cube cake with pistachios and a little marzipan chick on top. Alongside the bunny and the egg, the chick is a popular Easter symbol and, like the egg, stands for new life and new beginnings. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/oster-schokotoertchen-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/oster-schokotoertchen-linz/ Sun, 04 Apr 2021 12:00:00 GMT A chocolate tartlet decorated with a marzipan bunny, coloured sugar eggs and a 'Happy Easter' sign. Marzipan is made from ground almonds and sugar and is ideal for modelling small figures. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/petit-four-mit-osterkueken-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/petit-four-mit-osterkueken-linz/ Sun, 04 Apr 2021 12:00:00 GMT A white-glazed little cake with green pistachio sprinkles, crowned with a marzipan chick and flower. 'Petit four' is French for 'small oven' – such small cakes were once baked in the oven's residual heat. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/osterhasen-aus-germteig-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/osterhasen-aus-germteig-linz/ Sat, 03 Apr 2021 12:00:00 GMT A tray full of golden-baked yeast-dough bunnies with sugar eyes on baking paper. Animal-shaped breads have a long Easter tradition; the hare is a symbol of fertility and new life. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/germteig-hase-in-nahaufnahme-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/germteig-hase-in-nahaufnahme-linz/ Sat, 03 Apr 2021 12:00:00 GMT The friendly face of a glossy yeast-dough bunny with eyes and a smile piped in chocolate and icing. The shine on yeast pastries usually comes from brushing them with egg before baking. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/osterhase-mit-masche-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/osterhase-mit-masche-linz/ Sat, 03 Apr 2021 12:00:00 GMT A single yeast-dough bunny with a red ribbon bow around its neck on a marble slab. The Easter Bunny as bringer of eggs is a custom from German-speaking lands, documented as early as the 17th century. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/vom-griller-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/vom-griller-linz/ Sun, 28 Feb 2021 12:00:00 GMT Sausages, meat and vegetable slices sizzle on the grate over glowing charcoal. Charcoal is made by heating wood without oxygen and burns hotter and with less smoke than wood. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/heringssalat-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/heringssalat-linz/ Wed, 17 Feb 2021 12:00:00 GMT A creamy salad in a glass bowl, topped with a ring of halved hard-boiled eggs. In Austria, herring salad is traditional on Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent after carnival. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/rollbraten-aus-dem-rohr-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/rollbraten-aus-dem-rohr-linz/ Sun, 14 Feb 2021 12:00:00 GMT A crisp rolled roast with a dark, crackling crust in the roasting tray. The Sunday roast from the oven is an old family tradition in Austria. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/gefuellter-rollbraten-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/gefuellter-rollbraten-linz/ Sun, 14 Feb 2021 12:00:00 GMT Slices of stuffed rolled roast with crisp crust and visible filling, in glossy pan juices. For a rolled roast, the meat is butterflied, stuffed, rolled and tied so it cooks evenly. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/faschingskrapfen-und-schnitten-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/faschingskrapfen-und-schnitten-linz/ Sun, 14 Feb 2021 12:00:00 GMT A plate of doughnuts, cake slices and pink hearts, decorated with colourful streamers. In Austria the Krapfen doughnut is inseparable from carnival season; it is traditionally filled with apricot jam. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/selbstgebackenes-bauernbrot-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/selbstgebackenes-bauernbrot-linz/ Fri, 12 Feb 2021 12:00:00 GMT A round, freshly baked loaf with a cracked, floury crust on baking paper. The typical cracks in the crust form when the dough rises in the oven and the surface bursts open. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/dunkles-brot-mit-mehlspirale-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/dunkles-brot-mit-mehlspirale-linz/ Fri, 12 Feb 2021 12:00:00 GMT A dark round loaf with a spiral pattern of flour on its crust, cooling on a rack. The spiral pattern often comes from the proofing basket in which the dough rests before baking. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/blaue-zipfel-nuernberg/ https://cleebration.food/en/blaue-zipfel-nuernberg/ Sun, 22 Dec 2019 12:00:00 GMT Small bratwursts with onions in a tangy, spiced broth, garnished with parsley. 'Blaue Zipfel' are a Franconian speciality: bratwursts simmered in a vinegar and onion broth, which gives them a slightly bluish tint. Nürnberg, Germany https://cleebration.food/en/maultaschen-mit-sauerkraut-nuernberg/ https://cleebration.food/en/maultaschen-mit-sauerkraut-nuernberg/ Sun, 22 Dec 2019 12:00:00 GMT Pan-fried pasta pockets on sauerkraut, garnished with a parsley leaf. Filled pasta pockets exist in almost every cuisine; in southern Germany, Maultaschen are especially well known. Nürnberg, Germany https://cleebration.food/en/schaeufele-mit-kloss-nuernberg/ https://cleebration.food/en/schaeufele-mit-kloss-nuernberg/ Sat, 21 Dec 2019 12:00:00 GMT Crisp roasted pork shoulder with crackling in dark gravy, served with a potato dumpling, orange and lamb's lettuce. Schäufele is a traditional Franconian dish; its name refers to the shovel-shaped shoulder blade bone. Nürnberg, Germany https://cleebration.food/en/ente-mit-kartoffelkloss-nuernberg/ https://cleebration.food/en/ente-mit-kartoffelkloss-nuernberg/ Sat, 21 Dec 2019 12:00:00 GMT Crisp roast duck with glossy skin in gravy, served with a potato dumpling, orange slice and lamb's lettuce. Roast duck or goose with dumplings is a classic festive winter meal in German-speaking countries. Nürnberg, Germany https://cleebration.food/en/knoedel-mit-krautsalat-ried-im-innkreis/ https://cleebration.food/en/knoedel-mit-krautsalat-ried-im-innkreis/ Sat, 23 Nov 2019 12:00:00 GMT Three small dumplings on warm cabbage salad, sprinkled with chives, on a square plate. Dumplings with warm cabbage salad are a classic of Upper Austrian cooking, especially in the Innviertel region. Ried im Innkreis, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/ragout-mit-kroketten-ried-im-innkreis/ https://cleebration.food/en/ragout-mit-kroketten-ried-im-innkreis/ Sat, 23 Nov 2019 12:00:00 GMT Dark braised meat ragout on a light purée, framed by crisp croquettes. The word ragout comes from the French 'ragoûter', meaning to revive the appetite. Ried im Innkreis, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/rindsbraten-mit-violetten-erdaepfeln-ried-im-innkreis/ https://cleebration.food/en/rindsbraten-mit-violetten-erdaepfeln-ried-im-innkreis/ Sat, 23 Nov 2019 12:00:00 GMT A piece of braised meat in glossy sauce, served with purple potatoes and roasted tomatoes. Purple potato varieties get their colour from anthocyanins, the same pigments found in blueberries. Ried im Innkreis, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/suesse-nockerl-mit-obst-ried-im-innkreis/ https://cleebration.food/en/suesse-nockerl-mit-obst-ried-im-innkreis/ Sat, 23 Nov 2019 12:00:00 GMT Sweet dumplings dusted with icing sugar on a glass plate, garnished with apple fans and mandarin segments. Sweet dumplings served as a main course or dessert are a hallmark of Austrian 'Mehlspeisen' cooking. Ried im Innkreis, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/dessert-mit-vanillesauce-ried-im-innkreis/ https://cleebration.food/en/dessert-mit-vanillesauce-ried-im-innkreis/ Sat, 23 Nov 2019 12:00:00 GMT Dark round little cakes topped with orange segments on a pool of vanilla sauce, with a small apple fan. Vanilla originally comes from Mexico and is the pod of an orchid. Ried im Innkreis, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/gruss-aus-der-kueche-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/gruss-aus-der-kueche-linz/ Thu, 14 Nov 2019 12:00:00 GMT A long platter with small bites: salt, butter, a spread and a little tartlet topped with herbs. The amuse-bouche, French for 'mouth amuser', is a small complimentary bite served before the meal. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/schnitzel-mit-erdaepfelsalat-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/schnitzel-mit-erdaepfelsalat-linz/ Sun, 20 Oct 2019 12:00:00 GMT Two golden breaded schnitzels with lemon slices, potato and lamb's lettuce salad and lingonberries, with red cabbage on the side. In Austria, schnitzel is classically served with potato salad; lingonberries are a popular accompaniment. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/gulaschsuppe-mit-knoedel-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/gulaschsuppe-mit-knoedel-linz/ Sun, 20 Oct 2019 12:00:00 GMT A rich paprika-red soup with a round dumpling in the middle and a swirl of cream. Goulash comes from Hungary, where 'gulyás' means cattle herdsman; in Austria it also became the popular goulash soup. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/wildgericht-mit-sprossenkohl-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/wildgericht-mit-sprossenkohl-linz/ Sun, 20 Oct 2019 12:00:00 GMT Pink-roasted meat in a dark sauce with Brussels sprouts, an orange slice, blackberries and pepper on a triangular plate. Autumn is traditionally game season in Austria; berries and fruit are classic partners for venison and other game. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/brettljause-amstetten/ https://cleebration.food/en/brettljause-amstetten/ Sun, 06 Oct 2019 12:00:00 GMT A long wooden board loaded with bacon, sausage, ham, cheese, eggs, tomatoes, onion rings, pickles and spreads. The Brettljause is a classic of Austrian wine taverns and mountain huts and is traditionally served on a wooden board. Amstetten, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/miesmuscheln-mit-brot-peschiera-del-garda/ https://cleebration.food/en/miesmuscheln-mit-brot-peschiera-del-garda/ Sat, 24 Aug 2019 12:00:00 GMT An oval bowl full of glossy black mussels in their broth, with toasted slices of bread for dipping. Mussels have been farmed for centuries; a classic Italian preparation uses garlic, white wine and parsley. Peschiera del Garda, Italy https://cleebration.food/en/pizza-mit-sardellen-peschiera-del-garda/ https://cleebration.food/en/pizza-mit-sardellen-peschiera-del-garda/ Sat, 24 Aug 2019 12:00:00 GMT A golden-baked pizza with melted cheese and anchovy fillets and a crisp crust. Anchovies are a classic Italian pizza topping; in many parts of Italy the pizza with tomato, mozzarella and anchovies is simply called 'Napoli'. Peschiera del Garda, Italy https://cleebration.food/en/pizza-mit-rohschinken-und-rucola-peschiera-del-garda/ https://cleebration.food/en/pizza-mit-rohschinken-und-rucola-peschiera-del-garda/ Sat, 24 Aug 2019 12:00:00 GMT Pizza topped with ham and a generous heap of fresh rocket. Rocket is usually added to pizza after baking so the leaves stay fresh and slightly peppery. Peschiera del Garda, Italy https://cleebration.food/en/marinierte-fische-mit-zwiebeln-peschiera-del-garda/ https://cleebration.food/en/marinierte-fische-mit-zwiebeln-peschiera-del-garda/ Fri, 23 Aug 2019 12:00:00 GMT Whole fried fish under a layer of red onions on salad, on a white plate. Marinating fried fish in vinegar and onions – 'in saor' in Venetian – was once a way of preserving fish. Peschiera del Garda, Italy https://cleebration.food/en/grillplatte-mit-polenta-peschiera-del-garda/ https://cleebration.food/en/grillplatte-mit-polenta-peschiera-del-garda/ Fri, 23 Aug 2019 12:00:00 GMT Assorted grilled meats with grilled polenta slices and lemon wedges on an oval platter. Polenta was long the staple food of northern Italy; grilled slices are a typical side dish for meat. Peschiera del Garda, Italy https://cleebration.food/en/eisdessert-mit-kakao-peschiera-del-garda/ https://cleebration.food/en/eisdessert-mit-kakao-peschiera-del-garda/ Fri, 23 Aug 2019 12:00:00 GMT A creamy white scoop of ice cream on a dark base, decorated with a wafer stick and fine stripes of cocoa on a long white plate. Ice cream has a long tradition in Italy; the Italian word 'gelato' comes from the Latin 'gelare', meaning to freeze. Peschiera del Garda, Italy https://cleebration.food/en/frittiertes-mit-mayonnaise-peschiera-del-garda/ https://cleebration.food/en/frittiertes-mit-mayonnaise-peschiera-del-garda/ Fri, 23 Aug 2019 12:00:00 GMT Golden-brown fried bites on a brown napkin, served with a small bowl of mayonnaise and a little glass. Small fried snacks, called 'fritto' in Italy, have long been part of its street food and trattoria cooking. Peschiera del Garda, Italy https://cleebration.food/en/pizza-frutti-di-mare-castelnuovo-del-garda/ https://cleebration.food/en/pizza-frutti-di-mare-castelnuovo-del-garda/ Wed, 21 Aug 2019 12:00:00 GMT A pizza with tomato sauce, prawns, mussels and squid and an airy crust. Since 2017, the art of the Neapolitan pizzaiolo has been listed as UNESCO intangible cultural heritage. Castelnuovo del Garda, Italy https://cleebration.food/en/pizza-mit-rucola-castelnuovo-del-garda/ https://cleebration.food/en/pizza-mit-rucola-castelnuovo-del-garda/ Wed, 21 Aug 2019 12:00:00 GMT A pizza thickly topped with fresh rocket on a large plate. Rocket is usually added after baking so that it stays fresh and crisp. Castelnuovo del Garda, Italy https://cleebration.food/en/asiatische-menueplatte-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/asiatische-menueplatte-linz/ Fri, 09 Aug 2019 12:00:00 GMT A round platter with rice in the centre, surrounded by dishes of duck, vegetables, noodles, nuts and sauces. In Chinese dining culture, many dishes are shared in the middle of the table rather than served individually. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/gebackene-sesambaellchen-mit-honig-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/gebackene-sesambaellchen-mit-honig-linz/ Fri, 09 Aug 2019 12:00:00 GMT Golden fried balls glazed with honey and sesame on a yellow glass plate. Fried, honey-glazed sweets are a popular dessert in many Asian restaurants in Europe. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/gebackenes-eis-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/gebackenes-eis-linz/ Fri, 09 Aug 2019 12:00:00 GMT A golden fried ball with ice cream inside on a yellow plate. For fried ice cream, a frozen scoop is coated in batter and deep-fried very briefly so the inside stays cold. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/steak-mit-grillgemuese-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/steak-mit-grillgemuese-linz/ Wed, 07 Aug 2019 12:00:00 GMT A grill-marked steak on a dark plate, with potatoes, sugar snap peas, peppers and a sauce. The typical diamond pattern on steaks is created by rotating the meat about 45 degrees on the hot grill halfway through. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/burger-mit-pommes-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/burger-mit-pommes-linz/ Wed, 07 Aug 2019 12:00:00 GMT A burger in a glossy bun with French fries in newspaper on a metal tray. Serving fries in paper recalls the tradition of British fish and chips and Belgian fry stands. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/goesser-weizen-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/goesser-weizen-linz/ Wed, 07 Aug 2019 12:00:00 GMT A tall wheat beer glass of Gösser with a foamy head, next to a bottle with fairy lights. The Göss brewery in Leoben takes its name from Göss Abbey, a convent founded in the early 11th century; according to tradition, the nuns there already brewed beer. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/spritzer-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/spritzer-linz/ Wed, 07 Aug 2019 12:00:00 GMT A large wine glass with a pale spritzer, ice cubes and a straw in the evening. The 'G'spritzte' – wine with soda – is a summer classic in Austria; the name comes from topping up with a squirt of soda water. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/calamari-mit-spinat-rovinj/ https://cleebration.food/en/calamari-mit-spinat-rovinj/ Sun, 28 Jul 2019 12:00:00 GMT Grilled squid with leaf spinach, potatoes and lemon on a square plate. The word calamari comes from the Latin 'calamarius' – relating to an inkpot, since squid release ink. Rovinj, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/miesmuscheln-buzara-rovinj/ https://cleebration.food/en/miesmuscheln-buzara-rovinj/ Sun, 28 Jul 2019 12:00:00 GMT An oval platter full of mussels in a light broth with herbs. 'Buzara' is a typical eastern Adriatic preparation in which seafood is steamed in wine, garlic and oil. Rovinj, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/marinierte-sardellen-rovinj/ https://cleebration.food/en/marinierte-sardellen-rovinj/ Sat, 27 Jul 2019 12:00:00 GMT White marinated anchovy fillets laid crosswise over onions, with capers and olive oil on a rectangular platter. Anchovies are among the most important food fish of the Mediterranean; pickled or salted they keep for a long time. Rovinj, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/miesmuscheln-in-weisswein-rovinj/ https://cleebration.food/en/miesmuscheln-in-weisswein-rovinj/ Sat, 27 Jul 2019 12:00:00 GMT An oblong platter of opened mussels in broth with lemon and herbs. Mussels should open when cooked – traditionally, any that stay closed are discarded. Rovinj, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/steak-mit-erdaepfeln-und-knoblauchsauce-rovinj/ https://cleebration.food/en/steak-mit-erdaepfeln-und-knoblauchsauce-rovinj/ Sat, 27 Jul 2019 12:00:00 GMT A steak with diced potatoes, cherry tomatoes and a small dish of garlic sauce on a white plate. Istrian cuisine brings together Italian, Slavic and Austrian influences. Rovinj, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/gegrillte-calamari-auf-mangold-rovinj/ https://cleebration.food/en/gegrillte-calamari-auf-mangold-rovinj/ Sat, 27 Jul 2019 12:00:00 GMT Grilled, lightly charred squid on chard and potatoes with a slice of lemon. Squid should be cooked either very briefly over high heat or braised for a long time – anything in between makes it tough. Rovinj, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/meeresfruechtesalat-rovinj/ https://cleebration.food/en/meeresfruechtesalat-rovinj/ Fri, 26 Jul 2019 12:00:00 GMT An oval platter of seafood with olives, tomatoes, red onions and lemon. Cold seafood salads with olive oil and lemon are a popular starter all along the Adriatic. Rovinj, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/gegrillte-calamari-mit-mangold-rovinj/ https://cleebration.food/en/gegrillte-calamari-mit-mangold-rovinj/ Fri, 26 Jul 2019 12:00:00 GMT Grilled squid with Swiss chard, potatoes and lemon on a white plate. Chard with potatoes – 'blitva' in Croatian – is the classic side dish for grilled fish on the Dalmatian and Istrian coast. Rovinj, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/miesmuscheln-rovinj/ https://cleebration.food/en/miesmuscheln-rovinj/ Fri, 26 Jul 2019 12:00:00 GMT A bowl full of black mussels in broth, garnished with a lemon wedge. On the Adriatic, mussels are often prepared 'na buzaru' – with garlic, white wine, parsley and breadcrumbs. Rovinj, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/mais-paprika-salat-rovinj/ https://cleebration.food/en/mais-paprika-salat-rovinj/ Sun, 21 Jul 2019 12:00:00 GMT A colourful salad of sweetcorn, tomatoes, peppers and spring onions in a large bowl. Maize originally comes from Mexico and reached Europe only after Columbus. Rovinj, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/gegrillte-doraden-und-calamari-rovinj/ https://cleebration.food/en/gegrillte-doraden-und-calamari-rovinj/ Sun, 21 Jul 2019 12:00:00 GMT Several whole sea bream and small squid sizzling on a black grill. Sea bream was prized in antiquity and was considered sacred to the goddess Aphrodite. Rovinj, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/grillabend-mit-kotelett-und-gemuese-rovinj/ https://cleebration.food/en/grillabend-mit-kotelett-und-gemuese-rovinj/ Sun, 21 Jul 2019 12:00:00 GMT Pork chops, mushrooms and courgette slices on a barbecue grill. The word barbecue goes back to 'barbacoa', a Taíno word for a wooden frame used to cook over fire. Rovinj, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/san-servolo-bier-porec/ https://cleebration.food/en/san-servolo-bier-porec/ Sat, 20 Jul 2019 12:00:00 GMT A glass of pale, hazy San Servolo beer with its logo, with the bottle behind it. Croatia is best known for wine, but in recent years numerous craft breweries have also emerged in Istria. Poreč, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/gemischte-fischplatte-porec/ https://cleebration.food/en/gemischte-fischplatte-porec/ Sat, 20 Jul 2019 12:00:00 GMT Grilled fish, mussels, langoustines and squid with lemon on a large platter. On the Adriatic, fish and seafood are traditionally simply grilled and served with olive oil, garlic and parsley. Poreč, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/groestl-mit-sauerkraut-und-kren-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/groestl-mit-sauerkraut-und-kren-linz/ Mon, 01 Jul 2019 12:00:00 GMT A hash of fried potatoes with chives, served with sauerkraut and freshly grated horseradish in a pan. Gröstl is a typical Alpine leftover dish – its name comes from 'rösten', to roast or fry. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/rahmschnitzel-mit-pommes-salzburg/ https://cleebration.food/en/rahmschnitzel-mit-pommes-salzburg/ Fri, 07 Jun 2019 12:00:00 GMT A schnitzel under creamy sauce with a portion of golden French fries. Unlike the breaded Wiener Schnitzel, a 'Natur' or cream schnitzel is pan-fried without breadcrumbs and served with sauce. Salzburg, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/beef-tatar-mit-rotkrautsalat-wien/ https://cleebration.food/en/beef-tatar-mit-rotkrautsalat-wien/ Thu, 06 Jun 2019 12:00:00 GMT Beef tartare with cherry tomatoes and cress, served with a red cabbage and onion slaw on a black slate. Tartare is made from especially lean, fresh beef, usually fillet or rump. Vienna, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/brettljause-knittelfeld/ https://cleebration.food/en/brettljause-knittelfeld/ Tue, 21 May 2019 12:00:00 GMT An oval wooden board with thinly sliced cured meats, cheese, tomatoes and cucumber. The 'Brettljause' is the classic cold meal served in Austrian wine taverns and mountain huts. Knittelfeld, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/schweinsbraten-mit-erdaepfeln-knittelfeld/ https://cleebration.food/en/schweinsbraten-mit-erdaepfeln-knittelfeld/ Tue, 21 May 2019 12:00:00 GMT Sliced roast pork with crackling, with potatoes and carrots in a large roasting tin. Roast pork with crispy crackling is one of the most typical Sunday dishes in Austria and Bavaria. Knittelfeld, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/geroestete-knoedel-knittelfeld/ https://cleebration.food/en/geroestete-knoedel-knittelfeld/ Tue, 21 May 2019 12:00:00 GMT Sliced dumplings pan-fried in butter with herbs on a white plate. In Austria leftover dumplings are traditionally fried the next day – often with egg as 'Knödel mit Ei'. Knittelfeld, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/sauerkraut-knittelfeld/ https://cleebration.food/en/sauerkraut-knittelfeld/ Tue, 21 May 2019 12:00:00 GMT A green pot full of pale sauerkraut, sprinkled with fresh chives. Sauerkraut is made by lactic fermentation and, thanks to its vitamin C, was once an important winter store, even on ships. Knittelfeld, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/rindscarpaccio-mit-rucola-und-parmesan-tulln/ https://cleebration.food/en/rindscarpaccio-mit-rucola-und-parmesan-tulln/ Tue, 23 Apr 2019 12:00:00 GMT Wafer-thin beef carpaccio with rocket, Parmesan shavings and halved cherry tomatoes on a rustic ceramic plate. The original carpaccio dressing was a light mayonnaise; rocket and Parmesan are a later, now very common variation. Tulln, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/beef-tatar-mit-toast-tulln/ https://cleebration.food/en/beef-tatar-mit-toast-tulln/ Tue, 23 Apr 2019 12:00:00 GMT Beef tartare in a glass with egg yolk, served with toast triangles, rocket and tomatoes on a ceramic plate. Tartare is traditionally served with buttered toast; seasoning with capers, onions and mustard is often done to taste at the table. Tulln, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/steak-auf-dem-servierstein-tulln/ https://cleebration.food/en/steak-auf-dem-servierstein-tulln/ Tue, 23 Apr 2019 12:00:00 GMT A thick grilled steak with a sprig of rosemary and vine tomatoes on a hot black serving slate. Resting meat after cooking lets the juices redistribute so they don't run out when it is sliced. Tulln, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/eggenberger-bier-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/eggenberger-bier-linz/ Sat, 20 Apr 2019 12:00:00 GMT A bottle of Eggenberger beer with a green label in a kitchen. Schloss Eggenberg in Vorchdorf is one of Upper Austria's most traditional breweries, brewing in a historic castle building. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/fischfilet-auf-risotto-mit-spargel-freistadt/ https://cleebration.food/en/fischfilet-auf-risotto-mit-spargel-freistadt/ Fri, 19 Apr 2019 12:00:00 GMT Two pieces of crispy-skinned fish fillet on creamy risotto, with a spear of green asparagus. Risotto uses starchy short-grain rice varieties such as Arborio or Carnaroli, which turn creamy as they are stirred. Freistadt, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/ossobuco-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/ossobuco-linz/ Sun, 14 Apr 2019 12:00:00 GMT Braised pieces of meat in a rich tomato and vegetable sauce with carrots and bay leaf in a large casserole. Ossobuco means 'bone with a hole' and comes from Milan; the marrow inside the bone is considered a delicacy. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/beef-tatar-mit-eidotter-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/beef-tatar-mit-eidotter-linz/ Sun, 14 Apr 2019 12:00:00 GMT Finely chopped raw beef topped with an egg yolk, garnished with tomatoes, kiwi and rocket. The name tartare refers to the Tatars; the story that horsemen tenderised raw meat under their saddles is a legend and not historically proven. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/rosa-entenbrust-mit-jus-freistadt/ https://cleebration.food/en/rosa-entenbrust-mit-jus-freistadt/ Sat, 06 Oct 2018 12:00:00 GMT Slices of pink-roasted duck breast with jus, a small glass of sauce and a decorative pastry on a rectangular plate. Duck breast is usually served pink in restaurants because the lean breast meat quickly turns dry and tough when cooked longer. Freistadt, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/ente-mit-knoedel-und-rotkraut-freistadt/ https://cleebration.food/en/ente-mit-knoedel-und-rotkraut-freistadt/ Sat, 06 Oct 2018 12:00:00 GMT Crispy roast duck leg in brown gravy with bread dumpling, potato and red cabbage. Eating roast goose around St. Martin's Day in November is a popular Austrian tradition – duck is often served the same way. Freistadt, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/hochzeitstorte-freistadt/ https://cleebration.food/en/hochzeitstorte-freistadt/ Sat, 06 Oct 2018 12:00:00 GMT A tiered cake covered in white chocolate with dark lines, crowned with fresh berries and fruit on a cake stand. Tiered wedding cakes became popular in 19th-century England; cutting the cake together is a firm tradition for the couple. Freistadt, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/wildkraeutersalat-tulln/ https://cleebration.food/en/wildkraeutersalat-tulln/ Wed, 29 Aug 2018 12:00:00 GMT A square bowl full of green leaves and herbs with cheese shavings and a small dish of dressing in the centre. Wild herbs such as dandelion or wild garlic were once foraged out of necessity and are now popular in fine dining. Tulln, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/spaghetti-aglio-olio-e-peperoncino-winterthur/ https://cleebration.food/en/spaghetti-aglio-olio-e-peperoncino-winterthur/ Sat, 11 Aug 2018 12:00:00 GMT Spaghetti with garlic, olive oil, parsley and red chillies in a deep white bowl. Aglio, olio e peperoncino is a Neapolitan classic – a simple dish made from ingredients almost always at hand. Winterthur, Switzerland https://cleebration.food/en/spaghetti-mit-garnelen-und-spinat-winterthur/ https://cleebration.food/en/spaghetti-mit-garnelen-und-spinat-winterthur/ Sat, 11 Aug 2018 12:00:00 GMT Spaghetti with pan-fried prawns and fresh leaf spinach in a large white bowl. Spaghetti literally means 'little strings' – from the Italian 'spago', meaning string. Winterthur, Switzerland https://cleebration.food/en/spiegeleier-mit-speck-umag/ https://cleebration.food/en/spiegeleier-mit-speck-umag/ Tue, 24 Jul 2018 12:00:00 GMT Two sunny-side-up eggs with bright yolks, crispy bacon and a fried slice of meat on a green plate. The German 'Spiegelei' (mirror egg) is named after the shiny yolk that resembles a mirror. Umag, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/rindscarpaccio-mit-trueffel-koper/ https://cleebration.food/en/rindscarpaccio-mit-trueffel-koper/ Mon, 23 Jul 2018 12:00:00 GMT Thinly sliced raw beef covering the whole plate, generously sprinkled with truffle and herbs. Alongside Piedmont and Umbria, Istria is one of Europe's best-known truffle regions. Koper, Slovenia https://cleebration.food/en/trueffel-carpaccio-auf-kartoffel-koper/ https://cleebration.food/en/trueffel-carpaccio-auf-kartoffel-koper/ Mon, 23 Jul 2018 12:00:00 GMT A golden base densely covered with finely shaved black truffle on a decorated plate. Truffles grow underground in symbiosis with tree roots and are traditionally hunted with dogs. Koper, Slovenia https://cleebration.food/en/burger-mit-kartoffelspalten-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/burger-mit-kartoffelspalten-linz/ Thu, 07 Jun 2018 12:00:00 GMT A homemade burger in a sesame bun with crispy potato wedges on a white plate. The name hamburger refers to the city of Hamburg; German emigrants probably brought the minced-beef 'Hamburg steak' to America. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/saure-wurst-tulln/ https://cleebration.food/en/saure-wurst-tulln/ Thu, 03 May 2018 12:00:00 GMT Thin slices of sausage marinated with onion rings, pickles, tomatoes and chilli peppers on a plate against a red-and-white checked tablecloth. Sausage dressed with vinegar, oil and onions is a classic snack at Austrian wine taverns (Heurigen) and inns. Tulln, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/vorspeise-mit-laibchen-und-suppe-im-glas-wien/ https://cleebration.food/en/vorspeise-mit-laibchen-und-suppe-im-glas-wien/ Wed, 11 Apr 2018 12:00:00 GMT A patty, colourful dots of sauce and vegetables and a green soup in a small cup on a large plate under party lighting. Serving several small components on one plate is a typical technique of modern banquet cuisine. Vienna, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/frisee-salat-mit-gebackenen-fischstreifen-bludenz/ https://cleebration.food/en/frisee-salat-mit-gebackenen-fischstreifen-bludenz/ Thu, 29 Mar 2018 12:00:00 GMT Curly frisée salad with crispy fried strips and a small tartare tower, served on a glass plate. Frisée is a type of endive; its slight bitterness pairs particularly well with crispy, rich accompaniments. Bludenz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/pilzconsomme-bludenz/ https://cleebration.food/en/pilzconsomme-bludenz/ Thu, 29 Mar 2018 12:00:00 GMT A clear, amber broth with sliced mushrooms and herbs in a white soup plate. Mushrooms are around 90 percent water and release a lot of flavour into broths as they cook. Bludenz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/geschnetzeltes-mit-kroketten-bludenz/ https://cleebration.food/en/geschnetzeltes-mit-kroketten-bludenz/ Thu, 29 Mar 2018 12:00:00 GMT Meat in creamy sauce with a dollop of sour cream, served with golden croquettes and colourful vegetables. Croquettes take their name from the French 'croquer' – to crunch. Bludenz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/palatschinken-mit-vanillesauce-bludenz/ https://cleebration.food/en/palatschinken-mit-vanillesauce-bludenz/ Thu, 29 Mar 2018 12:00:00 GMT Two filled, rolled crêpes in vanilla sauce with a generous dollop of whipped cream. The word 'Palatschinke' reached Austria via Hungarian and Romanian from the Latin 'placenta' – cake. Bludenz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/carpaccio-mit-parmesan-und-pinienkernen-bludenz/ https://cleebration.food/en/carpaccio-mit-parmesan-und-pinienkernen-bludenz/ Wed, 28 Mar 2018 12:00:00 GMT Wafer-thin slices of raw meat topped with Parmesan shavings, toasted pine nuts and pesto. Carpaccio was invented in Venice and named after the painter Vittore Carpaccio, known for his vivid reds. Bludenz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/rote-consomme-mit-einlage-bludenz/ https://cleebration.food/en/rote-consomme-mit-einlage-bludenz/ Wed, 28 Mar 2018 12:00:00 GMT A clear, deep-red soup with a pale dumpling in the centre, sprinkled with fine herbs. A consommé is a rich broth clarified with egg white until it is perfectly transparent. Bludenz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/steinpilze-mit-spaetzle-und-spinat-bludenz/ https://cleebration.food/en/steinpilze-mit-spaetzle-und-spinat-bludenz/ Wed, 28 Mar 2018 12:00:00 GMT Pan-fried porcini with rosemary and sauce, alongside golden spaetzle and creamy spinach. Spaetzle originate from the Swabian-Alemannic region and are also a staple in Vorarlberg and Tyrol. Bludenz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/dessertteller-mit-eis-und-schnitte-bludenz/ https://cleebration.food/en/dessertteller-mit-eis-und-schnitte-bludenz/ Wed, 28 Mar 2018 12:00:00 GMT A scoop of ice cream, a red fruit slice and a dollop of whipped cream with chocolate pieces on a square plate. In Austria whipped cream is called 'Schlagobers' – from 'Obers', the cream that rises to the top of milk. Bludenz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/fohrenburger-alkoholfrei-bludenz/ https://cleebration.food/en/fohrenburger-alkoholfrei-bludenz/ Tue, 27 Mar 2018 12:00:00 GMT A bottle of alcohol-free Fohrenburger beer with a red label on a wooden table. Fohrenburger is a long-established brewery from Bludenz and one of the best-known breweries in Vorarlberg. Bludenz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/ravioli-mit-garnelen-bludenz/ https://cleebration.food/en/ravioli-mit-garnelen-bludenz/ Tue, 27 Mar 2018 12:00:00 GMT Triangular homemade ravioli with a spinach filling, topped with prawns on a textured glass plate. Ravioli are among Italy's oldest filled pastas; in Austria their relatives, the Carinthian Kasnudeln, are famous. Bludenz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/klare-suppe-mit-einlage-bludenz/ https://cleebration.food/en/klare-suppe-mit-einlage-bludenz/ Tue, 27 Mar 2018 12:00:00 GMT A golden clear broth with small garnishes and fresh chives in a deep white bowl. Austria has a huge variety of soup garnishes – from sliced pancakes (Frittaten) to semolina dumplings and liver dumplings. Bludenz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/rindfleisch-auf-rucola-mit-parmesan-bludenz/ https://cleebration.food/en/rindfleisch-auf-rucola-mit-parmesan-bludenz/ Tue, 27 Mar 2018 12:00:00 GMT Tender slices of beef on rocket with shaved Parmesan, with a small mound of red tartare alongside. Rocket was already eaten by the ancient Romans, who even considered it an aphrodisiac. Bludenz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/geschmorte-stelze-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/geschmorte-stelze-linz/ Sat, 10 Mar 2018 12:00:00 GMT A whole braised shank with a dark glaze and protruding bone, served on a white plate. The 'Stelze' is a classic Austrian tavern dish; in Germany it is known as Eisbein or Schweinshaxe. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/schokoladen-toertchen-in-birnenform-gmunden/ https://cleebration.food/en/schokoladen-toertchen-in-birnenform-gmunden/ Sat, 10 Feb 2018 12:00:00 GMT Two teardrop-shaped pastries with a glossy chocolate coating on an ornate white porcelain plate. Viennese pâtisserie was shaped by the imperial court in the 19th century – confectioners appointed to the court proudly carried the title 'k.u.k. Hofzuckerbäcker'. Gmunden, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/dessertvariation-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/dessertvariation-linz/ Sat, 10 Feb 2018 12:00:00 GMT Crisp chocolate wafers, dollops of cream and fresh fruit arranged on a rectangular plate. The word dessert comes from the French 'desservir' – to clear the table: sweets were served after the main courses had been removed. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/spareribs-mit-beilage-bischofshofen/ https://cleebration.food/en/spareribs-mit-beilage-bischofshofen/ Fri, 09 Feb 2018 12:00:00 GMT A metal platter of dark glazed spare ribs with a side dish, next to a bowl of green salad. Spare ribs come from the lower belly section of the pig; the English name probably derives from Low German 'Ribbesper'. Bischofshofen, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/kasnocken-mit-roestzwiebeln-bischofshofen/ https://cleebration.food/en/kasnocken-mit-roestzwiebeln-bischofshofen/ Fri, 09 Feb 2018 12:00:00 GMT A pan full of cheese dumplings sprinkled with crispy fried onions and chives. Kasnocken are a speciality of Salzburg's alpine regions; they are made with spicy mountain cheese, served in the pan and topped with fried onions. Bischofshofen, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/bandnudeln-bischofshofen/ https://cleebration.food/en/bandnudeln-bischofshofen/ Thu, 08 Feb 2018 12:00:00 GMT A bowl of freshly cooked wide ribbon noodles. Egg ribbon noodles are a classic soup garnish and side dish in Austria; their Italian counterparts are tagliatelle or fettuccine. Bischofshofen, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/suppengemuese-bischofshofen/ https://cleebration.food/en/suppengemuese-bischofshofen/ Thu, 08 Feb 2018 12:00:00 GMT Soft-cooked carrots, yellow carrots, celeriac and leek from the soup in a white bowl. Carrots, yellow carrots, celeriac and parsley root make up the 'Wurzelwerk' that gives Austrian beef broth its flavour. Bischofshofen, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/rindsuppe-wird-abgeseiht-bischofshofen/ https://cleebration.food/en/rindsuppe-wird-abgeseiht-bischofshofen/ Thu, 08 Feb 2018 12:00:00 GMT Golden beef broth is poured from a large pot through a sieve into a second pot holding the cooked meat. Clear beef broth is the heart of Viennese soup cooking; to keep it clear it must only simmer gently, never boil vigorously. Bischofshofen, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/spiegeleier-in-der-pfanne-bischofshofen/ https://cleebration.food/en/spiegeleier-in-der-pfanne-bischofshofen/ Thu, 08 Feb 2018 12:00:00 GMT Four fried eggs with bright orange yolks sizzling in a non-stick pan. The German name 'Spiegelei' (mirror egg) probably comes from the shiny, mirror-like yolk that stays intact while frying. Bischofshofen, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/lammkoteletts-mit-kraeuterkruste-bregenz/ https://cleebration.food/en/lammkoteletts-mit-kraeuterkruste-bregenz/ Sat, 16 Dec 2017 12:00:00 GMT Frenched lamb chops, one piece in an herb crust, with sauce, crispy pastry and salad garnish. For a rack of lamb, the rib bones are 'frenched' – scraped clean – giving an elegant look and making the chops easy to hold. Bregenz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/rouladen-im-bratensaft-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/rouladen-im-bratensaft-linz/ Sun, 10 Dec 2017 12:00:00 GMT Stuffed meat roulades, held together with toothpicks, sit in a casserole of dark gravy. Roulades are classically filled with bacon, mustard, pickles and onions; the word comes from the French 'rouler', to roll. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/erdaepfelpueree-mit-doerrzwetschken-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/erdaepfelpueree-mit-doerrzwetschken-linz/ Sun, 10 Dec 2017 12:00:00 GMT A baking dish of golden mash topped with dark, glossy prunes in sauce. 'Erdäpfel' is the Austrian word for potatoes; it literally means 'earth apples', just like the French 'pommes de terre'. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/geschmorte-wuerstel-mit-karotten-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/geschmorte-wuerstel-mit-karotten-linz/ Sat, 18 Nov 2017 12:00:00 GMT Sausages braising in a pot with carrots, onions and herbs in a savoury broth. One-pot dishes of sausage and root vegetables are common across Central Europe and were traditionally a way of turning inexpensive ingredients into a hearty meal. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/fleisch-in-kraeuterkruste-mit-pueree-tulln/ https://cleebration.food/en/fleisch-in-kraeuterkruste-mit-pueree-tulln/ Wed, 15 Nov 2017 12:00:00 GMT Slices of meat in an herb and nut crust, served with creamy mash and braised red onions. A crust of herbs and nuts protects meat from drying out during roasting while adding roasted flavours. Tulln, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/cremesuppe-mit-knoederln-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/cremesuppe-mit-knoederln-linz/ Sun, 12 Nov 2017 12:00:00 GMT A light brown cream soup with two small dumplings, a swirl of sour cream and fresh herbs. Dumplings in soup have a long tradition in Austria – from liver dumplings to semolina dumplings, soup garnishes are a staple of inn cooking. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/schweinsfilet-mit-risotto-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/schweinsfilet-mit-risotto-linz/ Sun, 12 Nov 2017 12:00:00 GMT Pink-roasted pork tenderloin medallions with creamy risotto and fresh herbs. Risotto comes from northern Italy; its creaminess comes from the starch of short-grain rice such as Arborio or Carnaroli, cooked while stirring. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/gansl-mit-maroni-und-knoedel-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/gansl-mit-maroni-und-knoedel-linz/ Mon, 06 Nov 2017 12:00:00 GMT A crisply roasted leg with glazed chestnuts, a dumpling, roast potatoes, orange and lingonberries. In Austria roast goose is eaten around St. Martin's Day on 11 November; legend says cackling geese gave away St. Martin as he hid to avoid becoming bishop. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/mezze-mit-hummus-und-falafel-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/mezze-mit-hummus-und-falafel-linz/ Tue, 15 Aug 2017 12:00:00 GMT Many small clay bowls with hummus, falafel, dips and salads, next to a bread basket. Mezze are small dishes shared across the Levant, Turkey and Greece; 'hummus' simply means 'chickpea' in Arabic. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/tuerkischer-tee-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/tuerkischer-tee-linz/ Tue, 15 Aug 2017 12:00:00 GMT A tulip-shaped glass of dark tea in an ornately decorated metal holder. In Turkey tea is brewed in a two-tiered pot (çaydanlık) and drunk from tulip-shaped glasses; the country has one of the highest per-capita tea consumptions in the world. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/brettljause-krems-an-der-donau/ https://cleebration.food/en/brettljause-krems-an-der-donau/ Sat, 05 Aug 2017 12:00:00 GMT A wooden board with ham, cheese, spread, tomatoes, pickles and freshly grated horseradish. The Brettljause is the classic cold snack at an Austrian Heuriger wine tavern – served on a wooden board ('Brettl'), hence the name. Krems an der Donau, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/kaltes-bratl-mit-kren-und-senf-krems-an-der-donau/ https://cleebration.food/en/kaltes-bratl-mit-kren-und-senf-krems-an-der-donau/ Sat, 05 Aug 2017 12:00:00 GMT Sliced cold roast pork with crackling, served with grated horseradish, mustard, Liptauer and vegetables on a wooden plate. 'Kren' is the Austrian and Bavarian word for horseradish; it comes from Slavic languages (e.g. Czech 'křen'). Krems an der Donau, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/essiggurkerl-und-pfefferoni-krems-an-der-donau/ https://cleebration.food/en/essiggurkerl-und-pfefferoni-krems-an-der-donau/ Sat, 05 Aug 2017 12:00:00 GMT Crunchy pickled gherkins and yellow pickled peppers laid out on a wooden board. Pickling in vinegar is an ancient way of preserving vegetables; in Austria pickled gherkins accompany almost every Jause. Krems an der Donau, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/cocktails-im-gegenlicht-opatija/ https://cleebration.food/en/cocktails-im-gegenlicht-opatija/ Thu, 27 Jul 2017 12:00:00 GMT A red cocktail in a martini glass and a long drink with crushed ice sparkle in the evening sun. The classic cone-shaped cocktail glass became popular in the early 20th century; its long stem keeps the hand from warming the drink. Opatija, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/longdrink-auf-crushed-ice-opatija/ https://cleebration.food/en/longdrink-auf-crushed-ice-opatija/ Thu, 27 Jul 2017 12:00:00 GMT A tall glass packed with crushed ice, a straw and a citrus slice, glinting against the light. Crushed ice chills faster than ice cubes because of its larger surface area – but it also dilutes the drink more quickly. Opatija, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/oktopus-carpaccio-mit-rucola-opatija/ https://cleebration.food/en/oktopus-carpaccio-mit-rucola-opatija/ Thu, 27 Jul 2017 12:00:00 GMT Thin slices of octopus with rocket, cherry tomatoes, olives and lemon slices on a long white platter. Carpaccio was invented with raw beef at Harry's Bar in Venice in 1950 and named after the painter Vittore Carpaccio; today the term covers many wafer-thin dishes. Opatija, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/marinierte-sardellen-auf-brot-opatija/ https://cleebration.food/en/marinierte-sardellen-auf-brot-opatija/ Thu, 27 Jul 2017 12:00:00 GMT Small bread rounds topped with marinated anchovies and herbs, with black olives and carrot strips on a long platter. Marinated anchovies are 'cooked' in vinegar or lemon juice and are known in Spain as boquerones en vinagre. Opatija, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/miesmuscheln-opatija/ https://cleebration.food/en/miesmuscheln-opatija/ Thu, 27 Jul 2017 12:00:00 GMT An oval dish full of steaming mussels in a light white-wine broth. Mussels filter their food from the water; on the Adriatic they are often cooked 'alla buzara' with white wine, garlic and parsley. Opatija, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/gegrillter-fisch-mit-scampi-rijeka/ https://cleebration.food/en/gegrillter-fisch-mit-scampi-rijeka/ Wed, 26 Jul 2017 12:00:00 GMT A whole grilled fish next to several langoustines, arranged on a large plate. On the Croatian coast, fresh fish is traditionally grilled 'na gradele' – on a grate over charcoal – and drizzled with olive oil. Rijeka, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/grillgemuese-mit-mangold-erdaepfeln-rijeka/ https://cleebration.food/en/grillgemuese-mit-mangold-erdaepfeln-rijeka/ Wed, 26 Jul 2017 12:00:00 GMT A platter of colourful grilled vegetables, roast potatoes and Swiss chard. Swiss chard with potatoes, called 'blitva' in Croatia, is a classic side dish for fish in Dalmatia and along the Adriatic. Rijeka, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/gegrillte-calamari-mit-grillgemuese-rijeka/ https://cleebration.food/en/gegrillte-calamari-mit-grillgemuese-rijeka/ Sun, 23 Jul 2017 12:00:00 GMT Grilled squid with charred aubergine and tomato slices and a dollop of garlic sauce. Calamari are squid, ten-armed cephalopods; along the Adriatic they are especially popular grilled whole. Rijeka, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/marinierte-sardinen-mit-oliven-und-kaese-rijeka/ https://cleebration.food/en/marinierte-sardinen-mit-oliven-und-kaese-rijeka/ Sat, 22 Jul 2017 12:00:00 GMT Marinated sardines fanned out with green and black olives and cubes of cheese on a green plate. Sardines are thought to be named after the island of Sardinia, where they were once caught in great numbers. Rijeka, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/ozujsko-bier-mit-eingelegtem-rijeka/ https://cleebration.food/en/ozujsko-bier-mit-eingelegtem-rijeka/ Sat, 22 Jul 2017 12:00:00 GMT A bottle of Ožujsko beer stands on a table with wine bottles and jars of pickled peppers and capers. Ožujsko is one of Croatia's best-known beers; its name comes from 'ožujak', the Croatian word for March, traditionally a brewing month. Rijeka, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/klare-suppe-mit-einlage-rijeka/ https://cleebration.food/en/klare-suppe-mit-einlage-rijeka/ Fri, 21 Jul 2017 12:00:00 GMT A golden clear soup with small garnish and parsley in a wide white bowl. A clear beef broth is the base of many soups in Austrian and Croatian cuisine, traditionally simmered for hours with bones and root vegetables. Rijeka, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/oktopussalat-auf-rucola-rijeka/ https://cleebration.food/en/oktopussalat-auf-rucola-rijeka/ Fri, 21 Jul 2017 12:00:00 GMT Chopped octopus on a bed of rocket, garnished with sprouts, tomato and lemon. Octopus salad is a popular Adriatic classic; to make the octopus tender it is simmered for a long time or tenderised or frozen beforehand. Rijeka, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/steak-mit-pilzrahmsauce-rijeka/ https://cleebration.food/en/steak-mit-pilzrahmsauce-rijeka/ Fri, 21 Jul 2017 12:00:00 GMT A steak covered with creamy mushroom sauce, served on a square plate with salad and sprouts. Creamy mushroom sauces are a classic of Central European cooking; in Austria, chanterelles or button mushrooms are traditional choices. Rijeka, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/tagliatelle-mit-meeresfruechten-rijeka/ https://cleebration.food/en/tagliatelle-mit-meeresfruechten-rijeka/ Fri, 21 Jul 2017 12:00:00 GMT Green and plain ribbon pasta in a tomato seafood sauce, garnished with sprouts and a balsamic pattern on the rim. The combination of green (spinach) and plain egg noodles is called 'paglia e fieno' in Italy – straw and hay. Rijeka, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/cevapcici-mit-ajvar-und-zwiebeln-mali-losinj/ https://cleebration.food/en/cevapcici-mit-ajvar-und-zwiebeln-mali-losinj/ Thu, 13 Jul 2017 12:00:00 GMT Grilled minced-meat rolls with fries, red pepper relish, chopped onions and salad. Ćevapčići are a national dish in several Balkan countries; the name derives from Persian 'kabab' and arrived via Ottoman cuisine. Mali Lošinj, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/pljeskavica-mit-pommes-mali-losinj/ https://cleebration.food/en/pljeskavica-mit-pommes-mali-losinj/ Sat, 08 Jul 2017 12:00:00 GMT A large herb-sprinkled grilled meat patty with fries, chopped onions, ajvar and salad. Pljeskavica is a spiced grilled patty from Balkan cuisine, traditionally made from a mix of beef, pork or lamb. Mali Lošinj, Croatia https://cleebration.food/en/eierspeise-mit-getrockneten-tomaten-tulln/ https://cleebration.food/en/eierspeise-mit-getrockneten-tomaten-tulln/ Mon, 03 Jul 2017 12:00:00 GMT A portion of scrambled eggs with sun-dried tomatoes and strips of bacon on a white plate. 'Eierspeise' is the Austrian word for scrambled eggs; in Vienna it is often called 'Eierspeis' and served with chives. Tulln, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/mousse-au-chocolat-mit-kaffee-tulln/ https://cleebration.food/en/mousse-au-chocolat-mit-kaffee-tulln/ Mon, 03 Jul 2017 12:00:00 GMT A glass of chocolate mousse topped with white chocolate shavings, next to a cup of coffee on a colourful saucer. Mousse is French for 'foam' – its airy texture comes from folded-in beaten egg whites or whipped cream. Tulln, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/pastis-tulln/ https://cleebration.food/en/pastis-tulln/ Tue, 27 Jun 2017 12:00:00 GMT A bottle of pastis and a bottle of mineral water on a garden table, next to a glass with ice. Pastis is a French anise aperitif that became popular after absinthe was banned in 1915; diluted with water it turns milky and cloudy. Tulln, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/grillplatte-mit-schnitzel-muerzzuschlag/ https://cleebration.food/en/grillplatte-mit-schnitzel-muerzzuschlag/ Sun, 25 Jun 2017 12:00:00 GMT A metal platter with schnitzel, steaks, bacon-wrapped pieces, vegetables and herb butter. In Austria, a schnitzel may only be called 'Wiener Schnitzel' if it is made from veal. Mürzzuschlag, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/schweinsbraten-mit-kruste-tulln/ https://cleebration.food/en/schweinsbraten-mit-kruste-tulln/ Sun, 18 Jun 2017 12:00:00 GMT Juicy slices of roast pork with crisp golden crackling, piled onto a plate. Roast pork is one of the most typical dishes of Austrian and Bavarian cuisine, traditionally served with dumplings and cabbage. Tulln, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/hugo-am-see-klagenfurt-am-woerthersee/ https://cleebration.food/en/hugo-am-see-klagenfurt-am-woerthersee/ Sat, 27 May 2017 12:00:00 GMT Two wine glasses of sparkling Hugo with mint and ice, a lake with boats and wooded hills in the background. The Hugo was invented around 2005 in South Tyrol and is made of prosecco, elderflower syrup, mint, lime and soda. Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/latte-macchiato-breitenfurt-bei-wien/ https://cleebration.food/en/latte-macchiato-breitenfurt-bei-wien/ Thu, 04 May 2017 12:00:00 GMT A tall glass of latte macchiato with neatly separated layers of milk, espresso and foam, with a small treat in a paper cup. 'Latte macchiato' means 'stained milk': the espresso is poured into the hot milk last, creating the characteristic layers. Breitenfurt bei Wien, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/meeresfruechteplatte-wien/ https://cleebration.food/en/meeresfruechteplatte-wien/ Sun, 23 Apr 2017 12:00:00 GMT A platter of grilled mussels, squid, prawns and vegetables with lemon. Green-lipped mussels like these are native to New Zealand, where they are farmed on a large scale. Vienna, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/grillteller-mit-erdaepfeln-wien/ https://cleebration.food/en/grillteller-mit-erdaepfeln-wien/ Sun, 23 Apr 2017 12:00:00 GMT Grilled meats with red peppers, courgette and parsley potatoes on a large platter. Mixed grill platters are widespread in Viennese restaurants, often inspired by Balkan cuisine and its grilled specialities. Vienna, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/gegrillte-lachskoteletts-florenz/ https://cleebration.food/en/gegrillte-lachskoteletts-florenz/ Fri, 14 Apr 2017 12:00:00 GMT Two salmon steaks with grill marks, garnished with lemon slices and parsley on a decorated plate. Salmon is anadromous: it grows up in the sea and returns to the rivers where it was born to spawn. Florence, Italy https://cleebration.food/en/gemischter-fischteller-vom-grill-florenz/ https://cleebration.food/en/gemischter-fischteller-vom-grill-florenz/ Fri, 14 Apr 2017 12:00:00 GMT Grilled king prawns, a salmon steak and white fish, served with lemon and a small tomato. The 'grigliata mista di pesce' is a classic of Italian coastal cooking, combining several kinds of fish and seafood on the grill. Florence, Italy https://cleebration.food/en/rotwein-in-karaffen-florenz/ https://cleebration.food/en/rotwein-in-karaffen-florenz/ Fri, 14 Apr 2017 12:00:00 GMT A row of glass carafes filled with red wine stands ready, with bottles and fresh greenery behind. In Italy the 'vino della casa', the house wine, is traditionally served open in carafes of a quarter, half or full litre. Florence, Italy https://cleebration.food/en/schokoladentoertchen-mit-schokosauce-florenz/ https://cleebration.food/en/schokoladentoertchen-mit-schokosauce-florenz/ Fri, 14 Apr 2017 12:00:00 GMT A small chocolate cake generously drizzled with dark chocolate sauce on a plate with a red ornamental rim. The Italian 'tortino al cioccolato' with a molten centre is closely related to the French fondant au chocolat. Florence, Italy https://cleebration.food/en/steak-mit-ofenkartoffeln-pisa/ https://cleebration.food/en/steak-mit-ofenkartoffeln-pisa/ Thu, 13 Apr 2017 12:00:00 GMT A grilled beef steak with charred edges, crispy roast potatoes and a pale sauce. Tuscany is famous for bistecca alla fiorentina, a thick T-bone steak from Chianina cattle, traditionally grilled over charcoal. Pisa, Italy https://cleebration.food/en/medaillons-mit-roesti-und-fisolen-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/medaillons-mit-roesti-und-fisolen-linz/ Sat, 25 Feb 2017 12:00:00 GMT Tender meat medallions in a brown cream sauce, with crispy rösti and fresh green beans. Rösti comes from Switzerland, originally a farmers' breakfast in the canton of Bern; 'Fisolen' is the Austrian word for green beans. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/gemuesestrudel-mit-karottensalat-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/gemuesestrudel-mit-karottensalat-linz/ Sun, 19 Feb 2017 12:00:00 GMT Golden baked strudel slices with carrot salad, garnished with rocket and dots of balsamic sauce. Strudel reached Austria via Ottoman cuisine and Hungary; the oldest known recipe, a milk-cream strudel, dates from 1696. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/fruehstueckstisch-mit-raeucherlachs-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/fruehstueckstisch-mit-raeucherlachs-linz/ Sun, 12 Feb 2017 12:00:00 GMT A laid breakfast table with smoked salmon, cheese, butter, jam and seeded bread. Smoking is one of the oldest preservation methods; cold-smoked salmon is flavoured slowly at low temperatures without being cooked. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/dessert-mit-schoko-notenschluessel-wien/ https://cleebration.food/en/dessert-mit-schoko-notenschluessel-wien/ Fri, 27 Jan 2017 12:00:00 GMT A dark, grainy dessert on a large plate decorated with chocolate sauce drawn as a treble clef and musical staff. Sauce decorations are usually applied with squeeze bottles or brushes and have been part of plating repertoire since nouvelle cuisine. Vienna, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/leberkaese-zweierlei-mit-senf/ https://cleebration.food/en/leberkaese-zweierlei-mit-senf/ Fri, 21 Mar 2014 12:00:00 GMT Two thick slices of Leberkäse, one studded with cheese and peppers, served with grainy mustard and red onion. Besides classic Leberkäse there are many variants such as cheese or pizza Leberkäse – in Austria, a Leberkäse roll is a favourite snack. https://cleebration.food/en/schokoladetorte-wien/ https://cleebration.food/en/schokoladetorte-wien/ Sat, 01 Mar 2014 12:00:00 GMT A slice of chocolate cake with a glossy glaze, decorated with a triangular printed chocolate plaque. Austria's most famous chocolate cake is the Sachertorte, said to have been created in 1832 by Franz Sacher for Prince Metternich. Vienna, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/sauerkraut-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/sauerkraut-linz/ Wed, 08 Jan 2014 12:00:00 GMT A pot full of golden braised sauerkraut, finely shredded and freshly cooked. Sauerkraut is made by lactic fermentation of white cabbage; thanks to its vitamin C it was once carried on long sea voyages to prevent scurvy. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/currywurst-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/currywurst-linz/ Thu, 24 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT Sliced sausage in tangy curry sauce, dusted with curry powder and served on a square plate. Currywurst is considered a post-war Berlin invention, usually credited to Herta Heuwer, who sold it at her snack stand in 1949. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/espresso-mit-gebaeck/ https://cleebration.food/en/espresso-mit-gebaeck/ Wed, 16 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT A small espresso with thick crema on a silver tray, beside a round crumb-topped pastry on a napkin. In Viennese coffee houses, coffee is traditionally served on a small silver tray with a glass of water. https://cleebration.food/en/bratwuerstel-in-der-pfanne-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/bratwuerstel-in-der-pfanne-linz/ Thu, 11 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT Crisp pan-fried sausages rest in a cast-iron pan next to roasted potatoes and cabbage. The word 'Bratwurst' comes from Old High German 'brät', meaning finely chopped meat – not, as often assumed, from 'braten' (to fry). Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/pfannkuchen-mit-beerencreme-obst-und-schinken-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/pfannkuchen-mit-beerencreme-obst-und-schinken-linz/ Sat, 29 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT A golden pancake topped with purple berry cream, nectarine wedges, banana slices, a blueberry and wafer-thin cured ham. Pairing sweet and savoury, such as fruit with ham, has a long tradition – think of the Italian classic prosciutto e melone. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/leberkaese-mit-suessem-senf-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/leberkaese-mit-suessem-senf-linz/ Thu, 06 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT A thick slice of Leberkäse with a generous dollop of sweet mustard, served with poppy seed bread. Despite its name, Leberkäse usually contains neither liver nor cheese in Austria – the name probably derives from 'Laib' (loaf) and 'Kas' (a compact mass). Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/steirisches-kuerbiskernoel-linz/ https://cleebration.food/en/steirisches-kuerbiskernoel-linz/ Sun, 26 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT A dark green bottle of pumpkin seed oil with a farm producer's label. Styrian pumpkin seed oil is pressed from the roasted seeds of the hull-less oil pumpkin and holds EU Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status. Linz, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/happy-hour-tafel-san-francisco/ https://cleebration.food/en/happy-hour-tafel-san-francisco/ Mon, 02 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT A sandwich board advertising a late-night happy hour with cheap draft beer, appetizers and a late-closing kitchen. The term 'happy hour' originated in the US Navy in the 1910s and 1920s for onboard entertainment sessions and was later adopted by bars for discounted drinks. San Francisco, USA https://cleebration.food/en/schokoladeneis-mit-streuseln-san-francisco/ https://cleebration.food/en/schokoladeneis-mit-streuseln-san-francisco/ Mon, 02 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT A big scoop of chocolate ice cream sits on a cone whose rim is coated in colourful sprinkles. The edible ice cream cone became popular around 1900; the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis helped spread it across the United States. San Francisco, USA https://cleebration.food/en/spanischer-weisswein-wien/ https://cleebration.food/en/spanischer-weisswein-wien/ Wed, 23 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT A chilled bottle of Spanish white wine on the table, warm bar lighting in the background. Spain has one of the largest vineyard areas in the world; well-known white wine regions include Rueda with its Verdejo grape and Rías Baixas with Albariño. Vienna, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/gegrillte-scampi-klagenfurt-am-woerthersee/ https://cleebration.food/en/gegrillte-scampi-klagenfurt-am-woerthersee/ Tue, 01 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT A plate piled with grilled langoustines, served with lemon, tomatoes and cucumber slices – perfect for peeling by hand. In Italy, 'scampi' properly refers to the Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus), a slender lobster-like crustacean from the Mediterranean and North Atlantic. Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Austria https://cleebration.food/en/bunter-salat-mit-knoblauchbrot-san-francisco/ https://cleebration.food/en/bunter-salat-mit-knoblauchbrot-san-francisco/ Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT A large bowl of crisp salad with red cabbage, carrots and leafy greens, topped with a golden slice of toasted garlic bread. Garlic bread is often linked to Italian bruschetta, toasted bread rubbed with garlic; the version with garlic butter became especially popular in North America. San Francisco, USA