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Der Rhein-Burgen-Wanderweg im Herbst by AchimMeurer.com .

Week 72: Kitchenparty at Weinbergschlösschen

Once again we have been at the Hotel Weinbergschlösschen in Oberheimbach at the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley. There have been some alterations at the hotel like some additional rooms and a lift. And it was time for a kitchen party again. But one thing after the other. It took us only a couple of hours to get there from Wolfenbüttel so we had time to enjoy the vineyards in autumn and have a walk in the golden sunshine. The next days have been busy with taking hotel photos including the corresponding and nerve-racking preparations. Four different kind of rooms, two function rooms and the nice terrace have been restaged. And then there was the famous kitchen party … Here you can find the whole story of the kitchenpary with more photos. And the story on Twitter (German). Additionally we have ordered our new waltzing vehicle with pounding hearts. Supposed

Weinbergschloesschen-Kuechenparty-Food_6870 by AchimMeurer.com .

Kitchenparty at the Weinbergschlösschen

Kitchen party? Of course. You know this from private birthday parties, when in the end everybody meets in the kitchen. Because it is so cozy. Exactly. With the kitchen party at the Hotel Weinbergschlössschen in Oberheimbach it works likewise. The only difference is that is takes not only place in the kitchen and that it is quite some work. But the guest can get very close. It starts at six o’clock. The tables get filled up. The stations are prepared. The wine-growers have cooled their wine or opened it. The receptonists are waiting. The music is playing. Everything is well prepared in the kitchen. The service team is in standby position. Without any ceremony it starts. You stroll through the different conference rooms and function rooms, through the restaurant and the lobby. And the kitchen – of course. Everywhere there are stations, where somebody cooks or prepares a dish.

Blitzrezept aus dem Weinbergschlösschen von Marc Lambrich by AchimMeurer.com .

Fast Cooking: Mango-Nuts-Prawn-Salad

Another quick dish from Chef Marc Lambrich. Let’s go. We need prawns. and a mango. Pelle the mango and cut off the pulp. Cut the pulp into small pieces and put them into a bowl. Cut the green from spring onions into small rings and put them also into the bowl. Roast hazelnuts. Cut the prawns in half. Chop the hazelnuts and put them also into the bowl. Mix well. Roast the prawns shortly and decorate them on the salad. Ready! Enjoy! You can use peanuts or other nuts instead. All photos © Waltzing Meurers

Fast cooking: Tomatoe-Bacon-Roll

Chef Marc Lambrich from Hotel Weinbergschlößchen told us a recipe. In case you do not have much time for cooking or in the holiday flat you do not have many ingredients or much equipment, there are some dishes that do not need much effort but taste very good. Let’s get started. Roll out carefully the puff paste onto a drying up towel. put some melted butter or oil on it put slices of bacon on it add some tomatoe sauce rasp Parmesan cheese on it wrap the edge of the dough carefully and roll the dough using the drying up towel add some more melted butter and cut into small slices. Put the slices on a baking tray and bake it. Ready! Enjoy! Vegetariens can leave out the bacon or add other ingredients. All photos © Waltzing Meurers

Die Fachwerkhäuser in Wolfenbüttel by AchimMeurer.com .

Week 71 – Wolfenbüttel: Half-Timbered Houses and More

From the contemplative Northern Harz Foreland we went to Wolfenbüttel. Right into old half-timbered houses. But we did not only admire the beautiful partitions but we also had a look behind the facades and learned about such interesting projects and met many amazing persons that want to make a change and are passionate. That was a really really nice experience and reassuring. Which projects and concepts we experienced you can read Wolfenbüttel – Connection between Tradition and Modern Spirit We stayed in a very nice holiday flat with a very nice kitchen and a stove. We searched further for a waltz vehicle and found something in Wolfenbüttel. And… tadaaaaaa! We booked a holiday. Yes!!! We want to really relax and chill out and are definitely looking forward to it! While Achim still fights his cold I got a biceps tendon irritation which is not only quite painful but also the

Wolfenbüttel – Connection between Tradition and Modern Spirit

When you drive into the centre of Wolfenbüttel you will start to gasp about all these half-timbered houses. Behind each corner more half-timbered houses are waiting. One after the other. Old and stunning. And there is a castle and parks. Everything is old. And well preserved. You can get a guided tour with historical figures like the damsel, Casanova or Lessing. Talking about Lessing: You can visit the library with all theses old volumes as well. It is also very old. Or the town hall at the market place. Everything looks like some hundred years ago. And you can admire it all and take photos and visit it. But… Wolfenbüttel is no museum. It is not a dusty past but again and again succeeds in combining old and new. A bridge is built between tradition and present times. Let’s take the town hall for example. It is used. People work

WIldschwein-Wrap in der Gaststätte Reitling #nhavo by AchimMeurer.com .

How to Make a Venison Wrap

At the country inn Reitling we were allowed to have a look over the shoulder of the creative kitchen crew and learned how to make a venison wrap. Thanks for the opportunity! Let’s start: The meat of the saddle of the wild boar is trimmed. That means cords and other disturbing parts are cut off. Afterwards it is cut into slices which then are cut into quarters so that you get small and flat pieces. No we have all the ingredients. In a pot onions are heated and peppers are added and roasted. The meat is roasted in a pan. The rest of the chopped vegetabls is added, deglazed with the red wine and flambéed. Meanwhile you can decorate the plate with a little bit of salad and add the previously prepared tzatziki. Cream and spices are added to the vegetables and simmered. Then the vegetables are put onto a wheat

Herbst-Landschaft #nhavo by AchimMeurer.com .

One Week in the Northern Harz Foreland

Northern Harz foreland… that sounds a bit strange. What will we see there? How will it be? We asked ourselves before our journey. But then… After the exit from the highway we were surprised from the wideness. And the many alleys. We could not get enough from this view. Because there are not the usual chestnut or plane trees but here you will find fruit trees. And no monoculture but each tree is different. One has yellow apples the other one has red ones. Then there is a pear tree and after that a cherry tree. At once we asked us: who can harvest them? And we also saw some people picking apples. In case you want to get some of the fruits try this page: mundraub. Though we would have loved to try some of the fruits we wanted to reach our holiday flat. This lies in a historic

Landschaft im Morgennebel - Nördliches Harzvorland - #nHavo by AchimMeurer.com .

Week 70 Northern Harz Foreland

From Tannheimer Tal to the Northern Harz Foreland. What ist there anyway? Never heard of it! A glance to the sat nav reveals ‚former border to the GDR‘. Oh! Yes. Our holiday flat lies only a stone’s throw away from the border facilities in an old railway station building. The flat is huge, has a washing machine and a perfectly equipped kitchen. A welcome change for a hotel room. https://twitter.com/DieMeurers/status/787675124929531905 The first morning we wanted to have breakfast somewhere but in the villages there was no cafe. Everything was darf and quiet. In the fifth village we just wanted to buy some buns and cheese instead but also the corner shop was dark. But it was open though. Here you have to have a very close look. Otherwise you will miss a lot. First learnings! The corner shop was well-assorted and offered nearly everything up to school cones and underwear.

Year Round Holiday at Tannheimer Tal

We have been for the fourth time at the Tannheimer valley. One time in each season. But it never gets boring. The whole year round there is so much offered and there is also a lot going on the whole year. Lets start with the winter time. Of course it is all about snow and all connected activities like skiing, cross country skiing as well as ski tours and snow shoe hiking. Whether pure beginner or professional here you will find enough to choose of. But besides there is also a huge offer for people who are not at all interested in those boards under the feet. We have been totally thrilled by winter hiking without any special equipment. You go up by cable car and walk along prepared ways with normal winter shoes and can even climb up the one or other mountain top. Fantastic! If the Haldensee is frozen you