Requisite of a Koranda family gathering, we gathered at Aunt Lee's for our epic event. We began at 1:30pm sharp, with bubbly, a spread of goat and cow cheese, pickles, and olives. Around dinner time we moved onto wine and German food. The menu involved sauerbraten, brawurst, pumpkin, and brussel sprouts. When we'd enjoyed dinner to capacity, we took a break. Next, we moved into tea, coffee, and dessert (GF chocolate cake, cheesecake, cranberry mousse). After making a dent in dessert, we moved the party into the living room to relax and chat. Of course, all of the fun we were having made us hungry, so we made small plates of leftovers. I think we left around midnight, full and happy. Poor Marijka had to get up early to catch a plane for a business meeting the next morning.
I've never really eaten a lot of German food, despite being 25% German (via my paternal grandmother). Generally I think of brats, beer, and vinegar. I despise vinegar. There are a few exceptions. I enjoy ketchup in moderation. It has it's place on burgers, with fries, on hot dogs. I do enjoy pickles, but not any type reminiscent of the bright green kind where you can taste only vinegar. That is generally my limitation of vinegar enjoyment. On Aunt Lee's menu was sauerbraten. Sauerbraten is a meat prepared for 2-3 days prior by marinating it in vinegar. In the spirit of GFness, Aunt Lee used rice vinegar. I have to say, I did enjoy this dish. I tried the two mustards used to accompany the brats, but did not care for them. bratwurst is delicious in it's own right. There is no need to add a vinegar-ous topping. Despite my hatred for vinegar, I may indeed delve a bit deeper into my German food heritage in the coming cold months and see what wonderful things I can find.
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