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10/06/2010

oktoberfest.

My German family takes Oktoberfest seriously!  The first weekend of October is the best time to celebrate.  It reminds me of a kick off to the fall season.  I had two Oktoberfest nights on Saturday and Sunday - one I was co-hosting at Wurstkuche on Saturday night and a second for my brother's birthday on Sunday night in a traditional beer hall.  

The brats at Wurstkuche are biblical - the mustard and kraut toppings take it over the top.   Fries aren't customary but they are the BEST with their curry ketchup....

Sunday's biergarten trip with my family (all 4 of us!) got me excited for our trip to Munich and Bavaria next year.  Everything was authentic - Spaten Oktoberfest, brats, sauerkraut and potato salad.  

The inspiration led me to try some healthier versions at home on Monday night.  I found this recipe for potato salad - it came out pretty close to the real thing!  I substituted turkey bacon, added a bit of olive oil (to make up for the loss of bacon grease) and cut the recipe down to about 2 servings.  The leftover kept for lunch the next day but be sure to heat it up.  Only Americans like their potato salad cold.... 

Instead of a bratwurst (26 grams of fat!), I used a chicken sausage.  Whole Foods has surprisingly good organic sauerkraut and German-style mustard.  Washed down with plenty of Spaten Oktoberfest (addicting and only comes out at this time of year!), perfect way to start the week....

2 comments:

  1. Wish I could have been there for German Night! The potato salad looks so good. I don't like the american style at all (creamy mayo...not good) and yours looks so much tastier.

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  2. wish you could have been there too! next year hopefully.

    ditto on the american style - this one is delicious. french style is good too. will send you my recipe!

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