Hofbrauhaus Munich Germany Blog

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Introduction

What could be more exciting than international travel and writing a blog about it for English 3903: Professional and Technical Writing? Munich, Germany, may be one of the best places in the world for college students to visit, get a lesson in hospitality and culture, and have a blast. While Berlin gets credit for its nightlife and fast paced lifestyle, Munich is more laid back. Late September, however, brings one of the world’s largest parties, Oktoberfest! Although the event has been cancelled for the past two years due to the pandemic, it normally brings thousands of international visitors and over a billion dollars to the city. A seat at a table in a beer tent can be hard to come by but worth the effort. Loud Germans, Oompah music and world-class pretzels create lifetime memories. Munich, like most of the world, is slowly climbing out of Covid restrictions. The city is currently open to fully vaccinated American travelers.

Munich is the capitol of the German state of Bavaria. Bavaria is in the southernmost part of Germany and includes the German Alps. Scenery alone is enough to make this trip worthwhile but let us explore what Munich has to offer.

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So, what should one do in Munich one may ask? Here is what I suggest:

History and Cultural Experiences

Dachau Concentration camp sits just outside Munich. It was used during World War II to hold political prisoners, Russian Prisoners of War, and Jewish men, women, and children. A tour of this place is a somber trip through the horrors of man. The oven and gas chamber are still standing to remind us all how fragile freedom can be. Another historical stop that is sure to put a smile on one’s face is Hofbräuhaus. The 500-year-old building became a restaurant and biergarten in the early twentieth century. Today, visitors from all over the world come to this tavern to enjoy German cuisine, hospitality, and culture, and, especially, the beer. Be prepared to make new friends as the seating is communal and you never know who you may share a stein with.

For the Architectural Buffs

In Germany, the Rathaus, or town hall, is usually a beautiful building located in the city center. Not always extravagant, the building is usually very nice. Munich actually has two: the Old Town Hall and the New Town Hall (catchy names, huh?). Both are located in Marienplatz and are a tourist draw, but the real star here is the Glockenspiel, the clock tower that is attached to the New Town Hall.

This is the Rathaus glockenspiel in Munich, Germany (alamy).

If town halls are not your thing, do not miss the cathedrals in Munich. Frauenkirche is just down the street from Marienplatz. Frauenkirche is probably the most photographed cathedral in Munich and for good reason! If one would like to see a cathedral off the beaten path, maybe check out this site: http://www.world-guides.com/europe/germany/bavaria/munich/munich_churches.html .

Activities

The English Garden is a large well-maintained park in the heart of Munich. Lakes, beer gardens, walking trails and a river are all there. The Park is well-maintained, safe, and is easily reached by train or bus. Another option includes a train ride or car rental but is well worth the time and trouble. A visit to the German Alps, approximately one hour away, and a trip up the Zugspitze is a memorable experience. Another option from Munich is a visit to the Neuschwanstein Castle.

The Neuschwanstein Castle is located in the village of Hohenschwangau and was built by Mad King Ludwig in the 1870s (euronews).

Traveling and Hotels

Munich is an easily accessed city from the United States. All major U.S. airlines have flights to Germany on a daily basis. Franz Josef Strauss International airport sees over 500 flights in and out on a daily basis, so Munich is really accessible from anywhere in the world if you are traveling by air. However, current travel policy requires that Americans be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. In order to verify one’s status travelers must log into https://www.einreiseanmeldung.de/#/ and fill out the required information.

Accommodations can range from a basic hostel to a 4-star hotel. If sharing a room with strangers is not one’s idea of travel, Munich has many budget-friendly hotels and gasthauses. And, of course, Airbnb is also an option. But a nice, clean hotel room in Munich can be hard for around a hundred bucks. Breakfast is usually included, too. Munich is a beautiful city that should be on everyone’s travel radar. If you are a lover of good times, good food and drinks, and exciting people, then this city is not to be missed.

 Works Cited

Bayerische Verwaltung der staatlichen Schlösser, Gärten und Seen. “Menu Line:” Bayerische Schlösserverwaltung | Neuschwanstein Castle | Tourist Information, www.neuschwanstein.de/englisch/tourist/.

“History - Hofbräuhaus.” History - Hofbräuhaus, www.hofbraeuhaus.de/en/history.html.

“Munich Churches and Cathedral.”

World Guides

, www.world-guides.com/europe/germany/bavaria/munich/munich_churches.html.

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How to make Knuckle of Veal

Topic: Knuckle of Veal

Purpose of the Procedure: How to make a serving of 4 people with Knuckle of Veal (sides not included, only suggested)

Intended Reader: Someone who wants to learn how to cook Knuckle of Veal

Scope of Instructions: The purpose of this blog is to learn how to make Bavarian food(s). The particular food we will be making today is the Knuckle of Veal and it will take approximately 140 minutes of your free time. Season the knuckle of veal, fry, broil finely chopped vegetables in the roaster, add the tomato paste and dish until it is light brown, pour in the wine and veal stock, include the aromatics, cover and braise for 2 hours in the oven.

Reason: If you are a fan of the Bavarian culture and want to learn more about it, what shows more interest in the culture than wanting to learn how to make its food? I would highly recommend someone to continue with my blog to learn more about the delicious Bavarian food, Knuckle of Veal!

Things one would need for the dish:

Ingredients

• 2-2,5 kg Roast Veal Shank (in whole)

§ Salt

§ Pepper

§ Sweet Paprika

• 1 tbs Rapeseed Oil

• 2 Portion Controlled (pc) Onion

• 1 Bund Vegetable Broth

• 2 tbs Tomato Puree

• 500 ml Veal Stock

• 1 Bottle of Dry Red Wine (Spanish Red Wine preferred)

• 2 pc Cloves of Garlic

• 1/4 bunch Thyme (Fresh)

• 2 pc Bay Leaves

Blend and finish the Sauce

• 1 to 2 tbs Corn flour (starch)

• 60 ml Water

• 60 g Cold butter, Salt, and Pepper

Equipment/Utensils

• Sink

• Oven

• Stove

• Pots to place food in

• Measuring Utensils

• Knifes

• Roaster (to place the veal in the oven)

• Oven Mitten

Warnings: DO NOT LEAVE STOVE OR OVEN ON AFTER COOKING. Use oven mitt(s) to prevent burns. Do not use clay pots because they can possibly break during preparations.

How to prepare the dish:

· Preorder the veal shank at the butcher, for 4 people a veal shank of 2 kg is adequate.

· Also, request 2 kg of finely chopped veal bones and set up a veal stock; or purchase a veal stock in a container.

· Purchase soup vegetables: parsley roots, onions, celery, leek, and carrots.

· I suggest buying tomato puree, sweet paprika, inlet leaf, thyme, and garlic so it smells nice.

· Get a decent red wine for cooking, I suggested above.

Instructions:

1) Buy the ingredients you do not have.

2) Wash and dry the veal

3) Season the veal with paprika, pepper, and salt (measurements are above).

4) Brown the veal in the roaster with the oil from all sides

5) Then, remove the veal from the roaster (time measurements are above).

6) Grill small cut vegetables involving parsley root, onion, celery, and carrots into the roaster.

7) Then, include tomato with tomato paste and leek

8) Roast to light brown

9) Deglaze with red wine and the veal stock.

10) Bring to a boil.

11) Put the bay leaves, thyme, garlic, and knuckle of veal (back) in the roaster, braise with the top on the roaster in the oven at 338°F for about two and a half hours.

12) Turn the veal shank after one and a half hours in the oven.

· While you wait on the veal, you can whip up the sides. I highly recommend homemade gravy, bread dumplings, and some mixed veggies.

13) Near the end of the cooking time, check the veal to see if it is thoroughly cooked by piercing it with a utensil. If red meat juices break from the meat, it is not ready.

14) Whenever it is fully cooked, take the knuckle of veal out of the roaster but keep warm. Pass the sauce through a fine hair strainer and bring to a bubble.

15) Blend the starch in cold water and fill the bubbling veal sauce. Keep cooking the sauce, until the sauce blends into the meat.

· Prior to serving, season the sauce with pepper and salt, then blend it with cold margarine for better taste.