Coming from German backgrounds as a child coupled with the idea that I've rarely met a meal I didn't enjoy, I knew that the local fare would be a big part of the experience for me. Anytime I travel, which in recent years has been quite a lot, I make it a point to eat and drink what the area has to offer. Sometimes I even take the advice of locals or go to places with an outward appearance that may scare away other travellers that are less dedicated and not as willing to take a chance with their meals. The first picture is my first authentic meal in Berlin. I ordered the Schnitzel with boiled potatoes in brown gravy and a salad. You can also see the meal my roommate ordered which was a steak in rice with salad as well. Schnitzel is typically flattened pork cuts that are then rolled in raw eggs before they are dipped in a mixture of flour, seasonings, and spices before they fry it. Needless to say, it was very good, although probably not so good for you (Ha Ha), I enjoyed every bite and hope to attempt my own recreation for friends and family.
The next picture is of questionably my favorite meal while in Germany. What made it so delicious was the 3 different meats that came out on 2 skewers, accompianed by the french fries. Looking back, I would have replaced the fries with something a little more authentic but it was a quick meal as I recall. The meats were pork, beef steak, and a spicey sausage that was out of this country! (Ha) The sauce that was on the meats only made it better.
The last and final picture is of the typical German breakfast that we experienced with our host family. It mainly consisted of hard rolls, salami and pastrami meats, several different cheeses, and lots of spreads, butters, jams, and jellys. I really enjoyed the light but filling meals in the morning that are different from the bacon and eggs, sweet cereals, or other large and greasy American breakfast plates. (Which are also scrumtious! Ha)
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