http://www.austria.info Food & Wine au http://www.austria.info/au/home/gluehwein-the-perfect-christmas-drink-1234768.html The result of the right mixture using red-wine, cinnamon stick, sugar, oranges and cloves is the delicious taste of Glühwein. Glühwein is mostly consumed either at traditional Christmas markets or after a day on the Austrian slopes in one of the cosy mountain huts. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/au/home/gluehwein-the-perfect-christmas-drink-1234768.html http://www.austria.info/au/food-and-wine-in-austria/vanilla-crescents-the-austrian-christmas-cookie-1234769.html For all those who want to enjoy a little Austrian Christmas atmosphere at home, or have a great Christmas present for friends, here is the recipe of the Vanilla Crescents, a delightfully light cookie, with a hint of vanilla. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/au/food-and-wine-in-austria/vanilla-crescents-the-austrian-christmas-cookie-1234769.html http://www.austria.info/au/food-and-wine-in-austria/preview-2010-wine-and-classical-music-events-1186191.html Events surrounding Austrian wine and classical music are closely linked to our cultural heritage. There are great year-round festivities and concerts throughout Austria's wine growing regions. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/au/food-and-wine-in-austria/preview-2010-wine-and-classical-music-events-1186191.html http://www.austria.info/au/food-and-wine-in-austria/sacher-torte-a-bittersweet-symphony-1191783.html Created in 1832 by 16 year old apprentice chef Franz Sacher at the court of Prince Metternich, it must be the most famous chocolate cake in the world today. The recipe for the Original Sacher-Torte is a well-kept secret, known only to confectioners at Hotel Sacher in Vienna. Fri, 21 Aug 2009 06:06:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/au/food-and-wine-in-austria/sacher-torte-a-bittersweet-symphony-1191783.html http://www.austria.info/au/food-and-wine-in-austria/wiener-apfelstrudel-1191071.html It is truly one of the best known Austrian sweet dishes – Wiener Apfelstrudel, freshly baked, served with icing sugar and Viennese coffee! Who can resist this classical, mouth-watering dessert! Thu, 20 Aug 2009 04:03:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/au/food-and-wine-in-austria/wiener-apfelstrudel-1191071.html http://www.austria.info/au/food-and-wine-in-austria/tafelspitz-the-king-of-the-beef-dishes-1191777.html When Viennese talk about ‘beef’, they always mean boiled beef with ‘Tafelspitz’ the king of the beef dishes. No Viennese holiday is complete without tasting this delicious beef dish. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 04:03:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/au/food-and-wine-in-austria/tafelspitz-the-king-of-the-beef-dishes-1191777.html http://www.austria.info/au/food-and-wine-in-austria/wachauer-marillenknoedel-fruity-filling-in-a-sweet-shell-1191070.html The mild climate and fertile soil of the Wachau Valley not only produce outstanding white wines; they are also perfect for fruit-growing. When the apricots are ripe, this Lower Austrian region becomes a dumpling paradise. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:41:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/au/food-and-wine-in-austria/wachauer-marillenknoedel-fruity-filling-in-a-sweet-shell-1191070.html http://www.austria.info/au/food-and-wine-in-austria/kaiserschmarren-a-dish-fit-for-an-emperor-1191069.html Be that as it may: the Austrian “Mehlspeisen”, or ‘flour desserts’, have their own magic! The king of all “Schmarren”, the “Kaiserschmarren”, was one of Emperor (Kaiser) Francis Joseph’s favourites after he famously praised the dairyman of a small inn for his culinary prowess where he first tried the chopped, sweetened pancakes. <br /> Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:16:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/au/food-and-wine-in-austria/kaiserschmarren-a-dish-fit-for-an-emperor-1191069.html http://www.austria.info/au/food-and-wine-in-austria/wiener-schnitzel-the-classic-veal-dish-1191068.html A specialty originating from the Italian “costoletta milanese” – a breaded and fried veal escalope. <br /> Although not invented in Vienna, the Wiener Schnitzel has long joined St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the giant Ferries wheel as the city’s most famous icons. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 02:26:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/au/food-and-wine-in-austria/wiener-schnitzel-the-classic-veal-dish-1191068.html http://www.austria.info/au/food-and-wine-in-austria/austrian-wine-101-1186196.html Five years ago if one were to proclaim, “I sure do love Austrian wine!” the response would have been blank stares or, “Indeed. I really like their Shiraz.” Nowadays, when one expresses enthusiasm for Austrian wine, the likely response is, “I love Grüner Veltliner,” or “I’ve had fantastic Austrian dessert wine." Fri, 07 Aug 2009 07:57:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/au/food-and-wine-in-austria/austrian-wine-101-1186196.html http://www.austria.info/au/food-and-wine-in-austria/austria-s-eastern-edge-1186184.html Burgenland is unlike anywhere else in Austria. Whereas Austria is known for rugged Alps, pirouette-inducing meadows or the excitement of Vienna, Burgenland sits on the edge of Central Europe’s vast Pannonian plain. Fri, 07 Aug 2009 07:08:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/au/food-and-wine-in-austria/austria-s-eastern-edge-1186184.html http://www.austria.info/au/food-and-wine-in-austria/coffeehouse-culture-in-austria-1146666.html Cafés are an everyday part of city living and in Vienna in particular they are at the heart of city life. Around 1900, a visit to a Viennese café was a spectacular experience, newspapers were displayed on custom-made stands, waiters wore tailcoats and ceilings were decorated with elaborate chandeliers. Fri, 01 May 2009 17:28:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/au/food-and-wine-in-austria/coffeehouse-culture-in-austria-1146666.html http://www.austria.info/au/food-and-wine-in-austria/austrian-beer---cheers-1146668.html A good beer has only four ingredients: water, grain, a little hops and yeast - the rest depends on the brewer’s skill. (And in Austria, we've got plenty!) Wed, 08 Apr 2009 09:16:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/au/food-and-wine-in-austria/austrian-beer---cheers-1146668.html http://www.austria.info/au/food-and-wine-in-austria/austria-s-wine-country-1146660.html Austria recaptures the spirit of a bygone era: Ornate palaces, imperial monuments and echoes of Mozart’s music abound – all remind travelers of life as it once was. Nowadays, visitors to Austria discover exciting movement afoot. Austria’s vibrant wine scene has earned a worldwide reputation for quality and innovation and is the destination for those seeking energy, culture, and charm. Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:57:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/au/food-and-wine-in-austria/austria-s-wine-country-1146660.html http://www.austria.info/au/food-and-wine-in-austria/vienna-s-world-class-vineyards-1118005.html No other country can lay claim to so much viticulture and wine culture in its capital city. Grapes were cultivated here as early as 1132 AD and it’s now “in” to drink Viennese wine Wed, 18 Mar 2009 03:28:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/au/food-and-wine-in-austria/vienna-s-world-class-vineyards-1118005.html http://www.austria.info/au/food-and-wine-in-austria/vineyards-along-the-danube-1117031.html From Vienna, drive along the Danube westward towards Lower Austria. Just past the city of Krems, you’ll encounter idyllic, terraced vineyards of the Wachau valley. Walking along a path through these ancient Weingärten, may lead you to spy an emerald-scaled Smaragd lizard. This sun-loving vineyard denizen is the mascot for the richest, most intensely flavored wines of the Wachau Valley. Tue, 17 Mar 2009 03:17:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/au/food-and-wine-in-austria/vineyards-along-the-danube-1117031.html http://www.austria.info/au/food-and-wine-in-austria/upscale---yet-affordable-dining-experiences-1146664.html Looking for an upscale dining experience? We have compiled a list of restaurants, that will enhance you travel experience. This list is in no way complete since there are so many of them throughout Austria. Sun, 04 Jan 2009 15:38:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/au/food-and-wine-in-austria/upscale---yet-affordable-dining-experiences-1146664.html http://www.austria.info/au/food-and-wine-in-austria/guten-appetit-eating-with-austrians-1190065.html Austrians take their food seriously and this dedication shows in their gastronomic rituals. Find authentic Austrian recipes here to bring this mouth-watering dishes into your home. Sun, 04 Jan 2009 11:03:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/au/food-and-wine-in-austria/guten-appetit-eating-with-austrians-1190065.html http://www.austria.info/au/food-and-wine-in-austria/your-austrian-hosts-1190060.html Austria is a wonderfully uncomplicated place to visit: it's in the heart of Europe, most people speak English and there is a spectacular combination of cultural, natural and of course culinary attractions. Mon, 18 Feb 2008 07:05:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/au/food-and-wine-in-austria/your-austrian-hosts-1190060.html http://www.austria.info/au/food-and-wine-in-austria/austria-s-wine-regions-1146662.html The miracle of Austria is that all of its wine regions are incredibly easy to visit. In fact, once you step off the plane in Vienna, you have already arrived in one of the world’s most unique wine regions. Mon, 21 May 2007 23:27:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/au/food-and-wine-in-austria/austria-s-wine-regions-1146662.html http://www.austria.info/au/food-and-wine-in-austria/prost-drinking-with-austrians-1190061.html Drinking has its own ceremonial protocol in which eye-contact plays a central role. Thu, 08 Mar 2007 12:17:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/au/food-and-wine-in-austria/prost-drinking-with-austrians-1190061.html http://www.austria.info/au/food-and-wine-in-austria/a-late-night-institution-the-wuerstelstand-1190063.html After a long night of revelry, there is nothing like a hearty snack to avoid a rude awakening the next day. Sat, 03 Mar 2007 16:40:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/au/food-and-wine-in-austria/a-late-night-institution-the-wuerstelstand-1190063.html