A City Divided - Right and Left, Old and Older
by basstbn
The baroque city of Salzburg sits on either side of the Salzach River. On one side is the Left Bank or Altstadt (Old Town), and on the other the Right Bank. I would definitely not call it the New Town, just not as old as the other.
Like most tourists, we headed directly to the Altstadt, an area of narrow streets containing many of the city's best-known attractions. In the accompanying photo, taken from the fortress on the hill above Salzburg, the Altstadt lies in the foreground. Strolling the streets. Definitely. And a close second was lingering over coffee at the Cafe Glockenspiel
"As sweet as love and as tender as a kiss ...
by rui_bijie
... a greeting from heaven"
"Salzburger Nockerl". Praised in the lyrics of Fred Raymond’s lively operetta" A season in Salzburg", written before the last war!
Practically no other Austrian desert is as well known all over the world as the "Salzburger Nockerl", and yet the exact origins of the dish lie buried somewhere in the annals of catering history. One can find reference to the recipe in the 1719 cook book of the Prince-archbishop’s chef, Conrad Hagger, that contains the most unusual and exquisite dishes, as well as various types of soufflé as an accompaniment or as a separate course, thus one can give credit to the oft cited story that Napoleon created the dish during his stay in Salzburg.
Around about 1900 the recipe for "Salzburger Nockerl" was also to be found in books dedicated to good plain cooking and the dish was served in Salzburg’s restaurants. Since that time it has remained as one of the most popular deserts. The dish requires creativity from the chef, skilful preparation and extravagant presentation.
A portion of the sweet culinary delicacy is more than sufficient for three people; it consists of a three fold “mountain” of golden brown soufflé liberally dusted with icing sugar and served on a silver platter or in a dish. "Salzburger Nockerl" are very filling; one should, therefore, never order a portion alone after a full meal; it would be a shame not to be able to savour in full this heavenly delicacy by dint of insufficient space and appetite!
"Salzburger Nockerl" are always freshly prepared, consequently one should not only be possessed of a certain culinary curiosity and anticipation but above all, should also have the time and leisure to wait. It certainly won’t be regretted! Recipe for "Salzburger Nockerl":
Ingredients:
5 Eggs; 4 tbsp icing sugar; 1 tsp flour; grated lemon rind; 2 tbsp milk; 3 tbsp butter;
Whisk 5 egg whites together 3 tbsp of icing sugar until the mixture is stiff. Fold in 3 egg yolks, 1 tsp flour and a little lemon rind.
In an oven proof dish, heat 3 tbsp butter, 1 tbsp icing sugar and 2 tbsp milk, stirring well.
Form four “Nockerl” from the stiffened egg white and place them in the oven proof dish. Bake in a pre-heated oven until golden brown. Dust with icing sugar and serve immediately.
Mirabel Gardens
by sandysmith
Walking in the Mirabel Gardens, with its famous winged pegasus and all those strange dwarfs in the park above whilst singing all those Sound of Music songs!
The gardens were opened to the public in 1854 by Emperor Franz Joseph and has remained a jewel of horticultural architecture to this day.
Mozartkugeln
by Leipzig
All over the city you find small stores selling "Mozartkugeln". This local sweat is dedicated to Salzburg's most known inhabitant - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. These small pralines are filled with different tastes of cream or nougat. Ideal souvenir and thickening for the beloved at home :-D
Bring warm clothes
by amandajayne81
Definitely pack warm. We were there in mid September and I don't think we ever slid out of our jackets. I will admit we are sun loving Australians but it was cold and overcast most of the time. We didn't experience rain but I would say judging by the gorgeous gardens it is a regular occurence. Of course pack a camera although there are some attractions that you pay an entry fee and they won't let you take pictures. We noticed this a fair bit in Austria and Germany.
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Kapitelplatz
Hohensalzburg Castle
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Franciscan Church.....
