| Oktoberfest, while it insinuates an October | | | | egg used, flour to make a thick batter, and a pinch |
| celebration, is actually celebrated in September. Food, | | | | of salt. You will combine the water and eggs |
| beer, fun, beer, music and beer are the highlights. | | | | together then add the flour gradually. You will need |
| Here are some food ideas to get your party started: | | | | to rest the batter between whisking several times. |
| You will find the German tradition offers many good | | | | The idea is to make a thick batter that you can push |
| items on the menu from all kinds of beer to | | | | through a Spaetzel maker into boiling water. When |
| bratwurst and many other types of sausage. If you | | | | the Spaetzel begins to float you will lift them out of |
| are interested in recipes for Oktoberfest then you | | | | the boiling water and cover with a buttered crumb |
| will want to understand the full menu you might find | | | | topping. You can have Spaetzel as a side dish with |
| at an Oktoberfest party. Here are a few ideas: | | | | Sauerbraten. |
| You may find homemade pretzels, canapés, | | | | Sauerbraten is another traditional German recipe you |
| Lowenbrau bratwurst, Rye bread Crostini, German | | | | will find during Oktoberfest depending on where you |
| potato salad, red cabbage with Bavarian smoked | | | | are. Sauerbraten combines a roast with vegetables, |
| cheese, braised pork with a horseradish sauce, dark | | | | cider vinegar, brown sugar, and sour cream for a |
| beer marinated chicken, and strudel. And that's just | | | | wonderful dish. The flavor may seem a little sour, but |
| the tip of the iceberg! Food plays as much of a role | | | | you will get used to it especially if combined with |
| in Oktoberfest as beer, and as such, sharing delicious | | | | Spaetzel. |
| food with your guests is a must. | | | | Whatever you serve at your Oktoberfest function, |
| Spaetzeles are another primary menu item for | | | | though, sharing it with friends and having a great time |
| Oktoberfest. Spatzen are tiny dumplings. You will | | | | together is the most important thing of all. |
| need 4 eggs, ½ egg shell of water for each | | | | |
