#eating great schnitzel

[thetwilightroadtonightfall]

you may see me Once☝️

(the end of the trip is approaching :’])

[soft-serve-soymilk]

Having salivated over European food yesterday, here’s the head children’s takes on gastronomy:

[konigsblog]

GIVE US THE HCS (Pretty please 🥺)

random, fluffy könig headcannons...

i have plenty of headcannons, but i wanna talk about his routine throughout the day...

könig is too familiar with early mornings from being in the military, to the point where he's forced to become a morning person. he wakes up before five o'clock, usually sitting beside you and caressing your soft cheeks whilst you slumber peacefully, fully relaxed.

könig can't help but chuckle at the sounds of your snoring, how you squirm occasionally when he tickles your forearm.

he's definitely into black coffee, nothing else, nothing added. and despite his bitter, black coffee, he has a huge sweet tooth that is impossible to resist !! bake him a cake and he'll demolish it before midnight...

i believe könig would be a great chef, usually fantastic at making schnitzel and other austrian dishes. he loves your surprised reaction, seeing you eat happily, giggling and wrapping your arms around his waist to grip his stomach, the fat covering the muscles.

könig probably reads the newspaper, rather than the television. i don't think he's into movies (but, for some reason gets hooked onto series’?), with a short attention span, he'd rather read something quickly. he holds the thin, off-white paper in his hands firmly, taking sips of his dark coffee, while you're still fast asleep.

i also believe könig has a slow metabolism (just a random headcannon). growing up bigger than the other kids, and having a sweet tooth led to him getting bullied relentlessly. i think he lets go of the shame and guilt eventually. könig would probably struggle with body dysmorphia, having a warped perception of himself.

könig adores avocado, and loves putting it on whatever; toast, salads, etc... he adores the taste, you may even find him eating some at random times of the day, like a mouse, holding the avocado in his large hands.

at nighttime, könig takes a long, cold shower and spends ages under the lukewarm, slightly cold water. i think he's sensitive to the heat, his skin sensitive, and his body aching when he uses the hot water.

maybe, it's better not to shower with him, he'll either be breathless and sweating, or you'll be shivering... !!

[rottenpumpkin13]

Angeal wants to host a potluck for his boyfriends friends. He only asks that the boys actually try and put some effort into their dishes.

Because of our baby's latest obsession, Angeal specifically asks Sephiroth to avoid bringing Halloween candy.

He begs asks Zack to not bring a family sized box of Hot Pockets.

What do AGS + ZC bring to the table? How does the actual potluck go?

Chaos obviously ensues, by the way.

The Potluck From Hell

• Even though he's organizing it, Angeal's making sure to over-contribute to the potluck! You know, just in case.

• He's got apple sausage sliders for Genesis, Bolognese pasta for Sephiroth, beef stroganoff for Zack and schnitzel for Cloud. He trusts his friends will follow suit and contribute with their own fun dishes.

• He was wrong.

*Angeal stands in his doorway looking at Sephiroth, who holds a jack-o'-lantern-themed bowl full of candy*

Angeal: Sephiroth no.

Sephiroth: Sephiroth yes.

Angeal: A bowl of candy does not count as a dish.

Sephiroth: But it's food. It's edible.

Angeal: It's pure sugar. I asked you to bring a meal.

Sephiroth: This is a meal.

Angeal: Says who?

Sephiroth: Says the last eight meals I've eaten.

Angeal: YOU'VE BEEN EATING NOTHING BUT CANDY FOR TWO DAYS?

Sephiroth: .....Maybe.

Angeal: Give me that! *he snatches the bowl away from him* Go and come back with an actual dish!

*Angeal slams the door in Sephiroth's face*

• Angeal, still fuming, is prepping the table when he hears his doorbell ring again. He rushes to answer it. Zack and Cloud stand there holding huge taco trays.

Zack: Mexican fiesta!

Cloud: I've been living a nightmare since last night.

Angeal: Why?

Zack: Mexican fiesta!

Cloud: We were up all night making the tacos, right?

Angeal: Right.

Zack: Mexican fiesta!

Cloud: And I already had reservations about going down the taco route because you know how Zack is with tacos, right?

Angeal: Oh, right!

Zack: Mexican fiesta!

Cloud: We got the first tray done and Zack ate it all in two seconds.

Angeal: Oh my god??

Zack: Mexican fiesta!

Cloud: I know. And he did that three times. We had to start from scratch three times. I had to lock him in the broom closet to get this done.

Zack: Mexican fi—

Cloud: SHUT UP!

Zack:

Angeal: Just...just go inside guys...

• While the boys head inside the apartment, Sephiroth shows up again. This time he's holding an industrial bucket filled to the brim with jelly beans.

Sephiroth: Beans are a great source of fiber and rich in—

*Angeal slams the door in his face*

• Fifteen minutes pass. Cloud and Zack are helping Angeal in the kitchen when the doorbell rings again. Angeal rushes to answer it.

• Genesis stands there with three bottles of wine in one hand and a glass dish covered in tinfoil in the other.

Genesis: I brought Swedish meatballs!

Angeal (in shock): No way.

Genesis: Way.

Angeal: You brought a normal dish and drinks?

Genesis: Yup!

Angeal: You were responsible with a task.

Genesis: Yup!

Angeal: And you cooked the meal from scratch like I asked you to?

Genesis: Duh!

*Angeal breaks down crying and pulls Genesis in for a hug*

Angeal: I'm so proud of you buddy~

Genesis: I know. I'm great, aren't I?

Angeal: Wait, there's something sticking out from your pocket.

*Angeal pulls out a business card from a Swedish restaurant*

Genesis:

Angeal:

Genesis: That's not mine.

Angeal: It was in your pocket.

Genesis: That's not my pocket.

Angeal: You're a fraud. Get inside.

• The boys are all hanging around and finishing up with the cooking and the setup when the doorbell rings.

• Angeal drags his feet as he heads to the door. He's fully expecting to see Sephiroth holding more candy.

• Instead he opens the door and is met with...

Angeal:

Sephiroth:

Angeal: You have got to be kidding me.

*Sephiroth holds out his halloween candy chocolate lasagna*

Sephiroth: Lasagna is a meal.

*Angeal sighs and holds open the door*

Angeal: Just get inside. And go help Cloud tie Zack to the radiator. He got ahold of the tacos again.

[ghost-orion]

from a christmas-celebrating czech, here are some christmas traditions families sometimes keep which are not often noted in foreign sources, not very detailed or not closely explained:

families get together on the 24th of december. the gifts are hidden in the room with the christmas tree. (or, if there's nobody who believes in ježíšek and the traditions are just a formality, the gifts are set under the tree.)

usually the host cooks the christmas feast. the traditional food is fish soup, potato salad and breaded and fried carp. that's less and popular today as the consumption of christmas carp has a similar history the the american thanksgiving turkey (just too much fuckin carp dude), usually there are many options to choose from when it comes to meat, be it different fish, chicken and pork schnitzel, or meatless being breaded mushrooms or cheese, and common substitutes for potato salad is creamy mashed potatoes or boiled potatoes.

the rest of the family either helps or hangs out, watching christmas czech, czechoslovak, soviet or foreign (usually english, american or german) movies, eating christmas treats and cookies (cukroví).

when everybody sits down at the table for christmas dinner, it is prohibited to get up up until the bell rings. if the feast is too big to fit on the table, there are smaller tables set up around the big one, or only the host can get up. this rule is very amusing to parents (or patient people) because you can hold the whole table hostage while the children are So Desperate For The Gifts Uncle Come On!!! Why Have You Been Eating That Single Piece Of Fish For 4 Minutes 18 Seconds Now

after the food, traditionally one of the plates has a carp scale hidden under it, and the person who finds it will have great luck. today it's more symbolic, again, so either all the children/young couples find a carp scale, or everyone finds one, or of there's no carp served, there's usually coins hidden there.

the christmas tree is usually set up in the living room or just a different room from where the dinner is set. the idea is that while you're eating, "little jesus" can come and bring your presents and put them under the christmas tree. when he leaves, he rings a little bell, meaning you can get up and go get your gifts.

this is an illusion usually kept up by the host getting up to carry the empty plates into the kitchen. while they're away, they go to the living room where the gifts are hidden around, and place them under the tree. then they ring the bell and run back to the dining space, saying the he left just as they came in.

unless children who still believe in ježíšek ("little jesus") are present at the christmas table, it's usually just kept symbolically, and there's not that much emphasis on keeping the magic alive- for example ringing the bell at the table, or leaving without the bell.

when everybody is sat around the tree, the youngest usually fetches the gifts to everyone. (if they're too young to read, they bring it to someone who reads the tag for them.) it depends on the family, but sometimes everybody waits for all the gifts to be distributed to open the gifts, sometimes they open the gifts as they get them, sometimes everybody opens at once, sometimes people wait to see everybody's individual reactions.

feel free to add more!!

[mariacallous]

The last five years have seen a cabbage renaissance and we are, frankly, delighted. Of course, stuffed cabbage is an absolute must-eat to mark the start of fall, but this versatile veg’ makes for a number of delicious dishes — from rich soups to sprightly salads to unexpectedly great schnitzel — that you can enjoy all year long. So go forth and enjoy these 13 Jewish cabbage recipes from the shtetl and beyond…

[fabbyf1]

Anon reporting live from Austria, we started off with Lestappen doing sth gay on Thursday during the presser, sun is out, mood is great 🫡

HELLLLLL YEAH BESTIE LETS GOOOOO.

please eat some schnitzel for me. you deserve it.

i'm manifesting really gay things for you

[rabbitcruiser]

National Chicken Fried Steak Day

Feeling a little bit hungry for some southern home cookin’? Then this is the perfect day!

National Chicken Fried Steak Day offers a great opportunity to appreciate and enjoy this classic, hearty dish with a few different southern sides.

History of National Chicken Fried Steak Day

Chicken Fried Steak has been around in southern cooking for many decades. Several places seem to claim its origin, including the states of Texas and Oklahoma. Some think it came from German immigrants who settled in Texas and began cooking steak in a similar way that they had cooked pork or chicken – like a wiener schnitzel. Others believe the dish got its start further north, in some commercial kitchens of Kansas and Colorado.

No matter where it got its start, Chicken Fried Steak is a delicious dish that is associated with southern cooking. It has been officially embraced by both Texas and Oklahoma, but it can certainly be enjoyed anywhere in the US as well as around the world!

National Chicken Fried Steak Day was founded not many years ago. Campaigned for by a restauranteur, Jeffrey Yarbrough and his friend, singer Jimmy Baldwin, National Chicken Fried Steak Day was established in Texas to give this southern dish just a bit more respect. The two wholeheartedly believed that people would argue a little less often if they just had a plate of chicken fried steak to enjoy!

By the year 2011, the 82nd Texas state legislature officially approved Chicken Fried Steak Day through a proclamation of House Resolution 1419. Of course, even though it might not be an official day in other states, Chicken Fried Steak Day can certainly be celebrated in places all around the world!

In an effort to make the day even more special, Jimmy Baldwin wrote a little song about this delicious food, and the song was officially endorsed by the state of Texas in 2017. The title is “Peace, Love, and Chicken Fried Steak.” and the chorus goes like this:

“Peace, love and chicken fried steak

That’s what the world needs now”

National Chicken Fried Steak Day Timeline

1830s Germans populate large portions of Texas

It’s likely that the German tradition of making wiener schnitzel was a strong influence on the more recent invention of Chicken Fried Steak. 

1838 The Virginia Housewife is published

This cookbook, by Mary Randolph, contains one of the earliest recipes similar to Chicken Fried Steak, but it is made with veal cutlets.

1942 Chicken Fried Steak ranks as one of America’s top meals

The National Restaurant Association compiles a list of the top 10 favorite American restaurant dishes and Chicken Fried Steak with country gravy ranks at #3.

1988 Chicken Fried Steak is added to Oklahoma’s official state meal

Officially approved by the state legislature, Oklahoma’s state meal includes Chicken Fried Steak, black-eyed peas, fried okra, cornbread, pecan pie and several other items.

2011 First National Chicken Fried Steak Day is celebrated

By proclamation of the Texas state legislature, Chicken Fried Steak is considered a food that reflects the history and diversity of the state. 

How to Celebrate National Chicken Fried Steak Day

Have fun and fill up that belly with delicious food in enjoyment and celebration of National Chicken Fried Steak Day! Choose a variety of different ways to pay heed to the day, including some of these ideas:

Enjoy Eating Chicken Fried Steak

Head out to a restaurant that specializes in southern or country cooking, and order up a plate filled with chicken fried steak, pile some white gravy to go on top and perhaps ask for some fried okra or a side of black eyed peas!

If choosing a locally run southern cooking restaurant isn’t an option, some national chains that often have Chicken Fried Steak on the menu might include places like Cracker Barrel, Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, or Church’s Chicken. And perhaps, in honor of National Chicken Fried Steak Day and in the interest of saving some money, these restaurants will be offering special discounts or deals on this delicious dish.

Try Making Chicken Fried Steak at Home

Making chicken fried steak in the kitchen at home isn’t terribly difficult. And it might be a fun activity to enjoy in celebration of National Chicken Fried Steak Day!

Grab a recipe from the myriad of country cooking recipes available on the internet, or choose one from a cookbook at home. One of the most important factors in making chicken fried steak is to make sure that the cut of beef is properly tenderized, meaning that it is beaten until it is very thin and will fry up easily.

One other pro tip is to bread the meat and then place it in the refrigerator, covered on a sheet pan, for about 30 minutes prior to frying. This will help the batter stick to the meat and prevent it from falling off while in the cooking process.

Serve chicken fried steak with a variety of classic side dishes, including creamy mashed potatoes, fried okra, coleslaw, macaroni and cheese, green beans or many other options.

Learn the Chicken Fried Steak Day Song

When there’s a song that goes along with a day, it might be almost compulsory to learn it! Or at the very least it can be a lot of fun. This song by Jimmy Baldwin, one of the founders of the National Chicken Fried Steak Day, is worth learning and singing along with. A quick online search will bring up a YouTube video, just for fun or the lyrics are here:

A whole lotta hate going on A whole lotta hate We’ve gotta learn to love one another White, Black and Brown, We’re all just brothers Well, I’m no guru, but I know what it will take All it takes is some chicken fried steak. Peace, love and chicken fried steak Peace, love and chicken fried steak That’s what the world needs now

Take a Trip to Texas

Perhaps it is not the place where chicken fried steak originated (though many Texans will likely vehemently disagree), but it is definitely the place where National Chicken Fried Steak Day got its start. And Texas certainly was the first state (and only, so far) to pass legislation for Chicken Fried Steak Day!

So a little trip to the largest of the southern United States would be a great way to celebrate this day. Enjoy a plate full of chicken fried steak at a huge selection of restaurants in Dallas, Houston or some of the other main cities. In fact, it might be wise to eat at several different places on the trip, comparing to see which place offers the best chicken fried steak around.

While visiting Texas, it might be fun to do some other activities related to this state, like remembering to visit the Alamo in San Antonio, buying (and wearing) a ten-gallon cowboy hat, getting some science vibes at the Space Center in Houston, or enjoying everything related to the Texas State Capitol that’s located in Austin.

National Chicken Fried Steak Day FAQs

Why is it called Chicken Fried Steak?

The dish is named this way because it is made up of a piece of steak that is cooked in batter, in the manner of fried chicken. 

How do you make Chicken Fried Steak?

Using a tenderized cube steak or round steak, create a breading with flour, egg and breadcrumbs, then fry.

Does Chicken Fried Steak have gluten?

Yes, traditional recipes for breading chicken fried steak are made with wheat flour, which contains gluten.

What does Chicken Fried Steak taste like?

Chicken fried steak tastes like a piece of steak, but with a thick and crispy breading wrapped around it.

Can you bake Chicken Fried Steak?

Sure! Technically, it changes the recipe a bit, but it is possible to come up with a similar (and healthier) recipe that is baked instead of fried.

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[inposterumcumgaudio]

tell me about Reg Cutty

People are missing so much of the story with him.

And I kinda get it because the way the dialogue is in "The Slaughterer's Apprentice" implies a narrower story than there is, but the clues are there to be seen.

As is, people interpret Reg's story thus: when the Germans invaded, he started dating Marta, a German woman, and had a son with her. Additionally, he was especially cooperative with the Germans, which the locals found distasteful. When the Germans left, Marta and their son left with them, but Reg stayed behind out of cowardice. Afterward, he attempted to join the Home Army, but due to his past collaborationist behavior, they are unwilling to accept him.

But there's pieces that don't fit in there story, loose elements that look like editing errors or dead-end mysteries... unless you're looking at the whole picture.

We Happy Few, in addition to its overwhelming amount of text and dialogue, also relies very heavily on environmental storytelling. You miss a lot if you're not looking.

Cutty & Son

Cutty Family Butcher

Cutty's & Sons founded 1912

Reg is older than Arthur, old enough to be dating and having children in the 40's. 1912 is a little long for two generations, but a little short for three. So I think it's a fair assumption that Reg's father started this butcher shop and if it's Cutty's and Sons then Reg must also have a brother.

A brother who is - very pointedly - no longer part of the business.

But before we get to him, let's talk about Cutty Sr.

In the note "Thank you for your contribution", the recipient is actually someone named Bill, not Reg.

Dear Mr. Cutty:

Thank you for your contribution to the Next War Effort. The troops greatly appreciated your sausages. We all think your patriotic efforts are smashing.

Do keep up the good work, and we will seriously consider your application to join the Home Army.

Yours very truly, Lt. John Fortescue

(written longhand) You don't need to buttonhole me every time I come into the shop, Bill. It's not a matter of what you did or didn't do during the "late, great unpleasantness." We all know that citizens were under a lot of pressure to cooperate with the G, and even if, at times, you seemed a little extra enthuseastic, we take at face value your protestations that that is just your manner. However, you are on the old side for a soldier, old chap. It will take a little while -- and perhaps a few more sausages -- before the boys are quite ready to "put you through your paces" as you put it. ''

I think this dialogue during the quest misdirects the player to conclude that it's an editing error.

Arthur: I found your letter.

Reg: You were a child then. You wouldn't understand.

Arthur: Oh, yes, it was a happy, carefree time for us kids.

Reg: I loved her. We were just two young people caught up in something bigger than ourselves.

Arthur: That doesn't sound like what the Home Army's onto you about.

Reg: You don't understand. I thought they would stay forever. I had to sell meat. We had to get on.

That Reg takes individual responsibility for gettin' cozy with the Germans makes sense if his father isn't here to own up too. Reg is the only one in the situation who's standing accused anymore. But the letter was sent to Bill, and I think that means it isn't Reg who was trying to join the Home Army, but his father.

And why should he want to do that after the fact, well after the war was over and the Germans had gone home?

To redeem the family name, which was tarnished by Bill's collaboration (and Reg's fraternization) with the Germans.

Ollie has lines when sitting in Uncle Jack's chair on the TV studio set where he specifically calls Reg out for being a collaborator:

"Did you know that you can get extra rations if you betray your country? That’s right, all the schnitzel you can possibly eat. Just ask Reg Cutty for the Deutschland Über Alles special."

Ollie remembers because he's never been a Joy user. That this little piece of trivia escaped his dose of Oblivion is not surprising either since he has a lot of opinions about people who cooperated with the Germans.

The rest of Wellington Wells has mostly forgotten about the Cutty family taste for schnitzel by '64, but Lt. Fortescue and the Home Army certainly hadn't forgotten about it when that letter was written.

Reg writes in his letter to Marta that he cannot send that "I wish I had not been a coward, and I had joined you on the last train. It seems I am one coward after another." And maybe it was cowardice, but I rather think he stayed out of a sense of obligation as well.

There seems to be a bit tension around the "& Sons" part of the Cutty legacy, you see.

Reg must have a brother, but he is not working at the butchershop. Reg would not need Edmund to help him if his brother was working there. And that Reg has crossed out & Sons on the poster at the lunch counter, but left the "& Son" on the lettering under the awning...

You can see here that the sign used to say Cutty & Sons, plural, but the S on the end has been scrubbed off. The lettering with the S would have been perfectly centered over the window otherwise. It's a little short on the right side without it.

I think Reg didn't remove the "& Son" entirely because to him, the Cutty in red isn't him, it's his father. In his absence, without a Cutty Jr. to run the shop, his father's legacy disappears.

Reg makes a lot of being someone who can "look at the blood, and the flesh, and the bone." He has all these metaphors about how people like their meat wrapped up nicely in brown paper so they don't have to think about how it got there. He delineates himself from others this way. I will bet you all the money that his brother was squeamish and that's why he's not working at the family shop and preserving their father's memory.

But more than that, I also think Reg's brother left the fold back before everyone forgot who the Cuttys were.

There's a corpse in Reg's basement. Spawns in every time, but not with a random name like most corpses. This one is always named Michael Cutting. There's also a programmer on the staff with that name and that's probably not an accident, but it is left as one of those apparent WHF go-nowhere "mysteries".

But, taking all of the above into account, maybe Michael Cutting is Reg's brother who was not only too squeamish to work in the family business, but also cut ties and changed his last name just enough to distance himself from his collaborationist father and brother so he could get along with the rest of the town.

There's no way to know how long Michael's been in dead in Reg's basement. It's entirely possible that Reg killed him ages ago. But I think it's a better story if Michael only braved returning to the butcher shop because Edmund's been saying strange things about Reg's new machines at the pub and Reg had to kill him once he realized Michael wasn't impressed but horrified, even if his machines keep all the gross stuff inside the package. It would tie up nicely with this piece of dialogue:

Arthur: Why don't you tell the Executive Committee? I'm sure they'd give you a medal.

Reg: That's just it! I don't think they would.

[leclerced]

https://www.tumblr.com/enchantecafe/738701264923328512/ive-been-thinking-recently-probably-because-of

Omg this made me laugh sm. So im german and i just imagined bringing lando with me to my grandma and he’s thinking „ok german food wont be a problem, schnitzel is great and bratwurst is also easy, i eat that at home“. His reaction when he sees a fucking mettigel for the first time, pure horror (you should google it). I imagine pulling him into a bathroom bc its kale season and he needs to help me wash 40kg (88lbs) kale in the bathtub and sees all the insects coming out of it? And how 8 full Bathtubs shrink down to 3 big pots??? He‘d faint if he were to witness germans yell at each other over the correct name of a Berliner (its berliner). Poor boy would be so confused about why asparagus season is taken so seriously here 😭

And the worst part, im from Wolfsburg (the home city of Volkswagen) and he has to sit there and listen to why the VW Ketchup has a serial number like the car parts at the factory or how there was a „ketchup gate“.

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okay sorry i didn’t answer this when u sent it but ugh. i love this sooo much it made me laugh sm. i kept rereading it all day and giggling. god i want to go to germany so bad.

lando would walk in and see the mettigel and immediately be like, “oh fuck i have to eat that?” he’d panic internally soo bad until she shows him the foods he will eat, ones she specifically asked to be made so he wouldn’t starve. i can so imagine his gfs brothers or like the kids of the family teasing him with weird foods, like when carlos tried getting him to eat sushi!! lando’s politely declining and trying not to gag at the sight.

the kale thing is so fucking funny. 88 lbs of kale??? 8 full tubs of kale??? what are u cookin ?? who eats that much kale??? this sounds like one of those math problems where someone buys 78 bottles of soda and you have to determine the final cost with tax.

all that kale and it all shrinks down to 3 big pots???? oh my fucking god thats insane!!!!!!!! lando would not be eating it after he sees all the bugs. he would never eat kale again because he knows bugs have been on it before. he gets served a sandwich with kale on it at a restaurant and can’t eat it because it has been touched by a bug.

i like asparagus when its grilled or sautéed but at thanksgiving this year my grandma made creamed asparagus with canned asparagus and it was genuinely the worst thing i have eaten in years but it was the only side and i felt bad about only eating ham and rolls. i could go on n on about that but i will not rn unless u all want to hear ab my holiday shenanigans but i assume yall prob don’t care to hear me complain ab the menu at family dinner.

its so so cool ur from where vw is from!! u could take him on a tour of the factory and stuff i think he’d like that a lot!! take him w the whole fam and everyone is telling him ab the lore

i’m from the town where dr pepper was invented humble brag!!! there is a museum in an old bottling factory and you can go and make your own soda its sooo cool. i haven’t been since i was a kid but i love it. there’s another museum there with this mammoth exhibit, i can’t remember if these are cast replicas or if they excavated some, but there’s a display in the museum and you get to walk on top of it on this glass floor and its absolutely incredible. look at this!!!! i used to sit and analyze these fossils for as long as i could. there’s also the mammoth monument you can visit where they discovered the mammoths!! you can read about it here if ur a nerd like me

[kevindavidson]

Kevin Day Cooks

About three years after going Pro, Kevin gets bored in a sense. Exy has been his life for so long that at 26, he wants something new. But the only other passion he has is history but even that isn’t enough to settle him. So he searches for another hobby and finds one that he’s actually good at. 

At the Nest all meals were prepared and made by the team so Kevin had been cooking since age seven, casually. it was self preservation to him, nutrition only. Until Abby asked him the history behind the meal they were eating at family dinner and...he didn’t know. Kevin sat at a loss for a long few minutes because he knew so much about history, but he’s forgotten the most important part. 

Food.

It brought people together and tore them apart all the same but it was the one thing that tied everything together. forget religion, and work, food was what made the world. Without it, no one would exist.

He started learning where dishes came from, and the cultural history behind them. He asked Jean about French dishes, and Jeremy about southern ones, and whenever he crossed paths with someone visibly not from the States, he asked them their favorite meal so he could learn both how to make it and the history. 

Due to all this cramming, the facts started pouring out of him very quickly. Andrew, Neil, Jean, and every other player on his team got very fed up very quickly. It was Bee who suggested he share it. The blog idea was shut down, as was the guest starring on a cooking show because Abby said that he wouldn’t be able to ramble like he tended to do.

So, Youtube. He created a Youtube, watched a few hundred videos on how to edit, and other cooking videos for an idea of what he was supposed to do, and got to work. He started easy, a dish anyone could make - Garlic Bread. he chattered on about the timeline and history of the bread while mixing ingredients, kneading the dough - sleeves rolled up his forearms because Nicky said it would get views from Non-Exy watchers if he did that. 

Immaculately dressed in slacks and a flannel, Kevin Day made Garlic Bread while babbling on about the history of Ancient Rome, 15th Century Italy, Bruschetta, and the new Italian-American version of the food. He edited it, posted it, and by the time he woke up the next morning it had over a million views, had been written about in dozens of articles, and was all over twitter. most especially being dragged through the mud by the Foxes for the shots of him bending over to but the bread in the oven and slight muscle flexing. Allison coined it “Borderline Fanservice”

Kevin didn’t care. He liked that people wanted to hear him talk about history while also being able to indulge in cooking for more than simply needing nutrition. As the channel grew people started recognizing him as Kevin Day the Youtube cooking man almost as much as they did Kevin Day the son of Exy.

One video turned to two to three and so on and so forth. 

As it grew cameos were made. 

While making brownies and blabbering about Bertha Palmer, Andrew sat cross legged on the counter just barely in frame with a cat in his lap wearing plaid pajama bottoms and what was clearly a Palmetto hoodie with JOSTEN across the shoulders - how the Josten-Minyard Rivalry was outed as the Josten-Minyard Romance. The press had a field day. The video also factures not only Andrew pelting Kevin with chocolate chips throughout the video, zeroing in on Kevins ass when he bent to put them in the oven, but the ‘keeper pouring an extra half bag of chocolate chips into the batter when Kevin wasn’t looking whilst wearing what some fans deemed a smile.

When Kevin chose the Dobson Schnitzel recipe, he invited Bee onto the channel and pretty much smiled at her the entire time she talked about the origins of the recipe. Her great-great grand mother, and her proud Jewish roots. (Whenever asked about his favorite episode, Kevin always says its that one.)

He posts a Cooking w/ Dad video in which Wymack cracks not one, not two, but five different smiles at his son while they make regular old chocolate chip cookies as they should have been doing when Kevin was eight and had a bad day instead of Kevin working through injuries on a court and Wymack grieving Kayleigh during PT while feelings for his therapist bloomed.

There’s a few dozen videos that Aaron just pops in every once in a while to watch Kevin work. In one he’s arm crossed, practically a statue off to one side. In another he’s wearing scrubs, dead on his feet, and stealing a bite off Kevin’s plate and humming in approval. He’s passing through the kitchen and swiping frosting from the piping bag, or staring diligently at the coffee machine pulling an espresso shot too slowly for his liking. In every video Aaron appears in Kevin always has this dopey look on his face until Aaron is gone in the next cut, in every video there is some type of soft physical touch, and an air of domesticity that leads the press to talk and receive absolutely no answers.

Dan and Matt pop in from time to time, passing through the kitchen during a kitchen party for the OG Foxes and their partners. There’s Allison sitting on the counter, phone in one hand, lipstick in the other, applying a new layer with Renee leaning into her, back to Allisions chest. (The fans and press have already taken notice that Renee always puts her back to a wall and find this little event to be something to look into.)

There’s always Neil. Neil in the background, Neil stealing food, Neil trying to pester Kevin about stats that lead to such a big conversation that Kevin forgets what he’s going and has to record a voice over for the rest of it - the fans pester him to post the original sound and it doubles the views of the first. Neil staring at the finished cooled apple pie, glancing at Kevin, and just bashing Kevin face into it so hard the pan cracks in half. Neil and Aaron, who was also in the shot, both fell to the floor laughing. 

Abby cameoed some of the time which led toward Abby gaining a large following. Mother Abby everyone called her for the motherly way she fretted about Kevin, of which Kevin reveled in. She became the only other “Celebrity” on Tumblr besides Neil Gaiman. Ask about the Foxes, Wymack, herself and much more flooded. Everyone loved Abby, and Abby loved sharing her people to the world. she liked cracking open the door to shoe them that their heroes - Andrew, Kevin, Matt, Jean, Jeremy, Neil - were just people after all. 

Matt could sing. Kevin pouted when he burned himself on the stove. Jean shouted in French whenever annoyed. Jeremy had a knack for finding every corner to bash his toes into. Andrew’s diet consisted of sugar, caffeine, some more caffeine, and spite. Neil never shut up about Exy.

As the years went on and children happened, they started showing up. Kevin’s hair went gray, he retired, he and Aaron adopted four kids from the system who couldn’t wait to be Foxes, Dan and Matts kids loved coming on the channel. The channel made for more than just a hobby for Kevin, it became a home. A recording of the life and family he’d made for himself by simply having the spine to say, “No.” Once in his miserable life.

Kevin Day, a six time Olympic Gold Medal Champion, Son of Exy, and the best Striker in the world would forever say to anyone who asked that his greatest accomplishment wasn’t his medals, or his skill, or Exy. It was his channel.

Just...Kevin Day finding that he was worth more than Exy by being a perfect househusband.

[runningupthatvecna]

just listened to the whole jq panel and it makes me feel things and i wanted to share the felt things with you

the way he tried to pronounce "eichhörnchen" literally made me scream and roll on my carpet because it was so fucking off but i do love him for trying, did i already mention that i can teach him german among other things

he loves autumn? so do i? soulmates right there.

when asked about his favourite german food, he was gonna say schnitzel but then remembered that it might be austrian and my german ass was about to jump into my laptop screen and slap him because yes schnitzel is austrian, not german! but then he went on talking about how he loves currywurst, quick heartburst here since currywurst is from berlin and so am i (what a great thing to have in common with a literal sausage). greatest thing is yet to come tho: the person asking the original question introduced him to "spätzle", which is a specific type of pasta dish, traditional southern german cuisine, particularly the region where i grew up is known for it, which made my heart explode. just the fact that someone brought up something so personal to me (thank you if you read this), i literally grew up eating spätzle all my life oh god that made my heart fold

ok but i need to call him out a bit on his double standard when it comes to pineapple on pizza and his issue with picky eaters? his line "just eat it, it's delicious" all of a sudden doesn't apply to him when it comes to pineapple on pizza? hello? yes, news flash - people have different tastes. i for my part still can't be near any form of mushroom. get over it, quinn. and please don't come @ me here bc i still and will forever adore the shit out of this man but i just wanted to point this out

his take on the importance of music as an artform made me go all timewasters!ralph with that grin since i deeply agree with everything he said there and i loved his thoughts and it just showed that music too is really important to him

also my social anxiety baby ugh i need to give him a hug and tell him he's gonna be ok

lastly, the whole thing with jamie is just so beautiful and i love everything about these two men and every single second they interact with each other. it's pure joy to watch them talk about each other in the kindest way and i hold their words so high <3

[taliatravels]

This October, Courtney came to visit me in Vienna! It was nice to host one of the first people to come and visit me in my new apartment. Courtney's actually come to Vienna before while we were studying here in the fall of 2019, so this trip was a combination of tracing old tracks and forging new paths.

On Friday, Courtney and I got brunch at my favorite brunch spot: Palmenhaus, where I introduced her to the glories of eating meat and cheese for breakfast like a real Austrian. There we happily munched and caught up over coffee before heading to the Albertina. At the Albertina, we saw a really nice exhibit on Chagall (who painted tons of birds, pictured here), and a neat charcoal, hyper realistic artist. Unfortunately, the Prunkräume were closed for a private event, so I still didn't get to see that freaking rabbit. (I've been to the museum three times and every time the state rooms were closed. I'm starting to think I'm cursed....)

The next day, Courtney and I lazed around and walked around the city. We sat at the fountain at Karlsplatz and grabbed a slice of banana creme cake from Vollpension. In the evening, we met up with Sunna at the top of Kahlenberg (on the way up, I made sure to point out where I broke my arms last year), and took in sunset over the city as we walked down the hill. Before retiring for the night, we had some glasses of wine at one of the Heuriger and a mushroom risotto at Sunna's apartment.

On the last full day that Courtney was there, we went out of the city to Bad Vöslau for a short hike up in the hills outside the city. At the top of the hill was a small Hütte, where we sampled the local cuisine (Schnitzel and Käsespätzle, of course) before walking the last 20 meters to the tippy top of the hill. On the way down, we saw plenty of mushrooms, some of which Sunna foraged. It was a great way to end the weekend together--the three musketeers reunited again in Vienna.

[eateryfoodlounge]

Culinary Delights: The Best Food and Beverage Restaurants in Indianapolis

Indianapolis boasts a vibrant food scene that caters to every palate, making it a prime destination for food lovers. Whether you're in the mood for gourmet dining, casual bites, or craft cocktails, the city has a plethora of restaurants that offer exceptional food and beverages. Here’s a look at some of the best places to indulge in delicious culinary experiences in Indianapolis.

1. Milktooth

A beloved brunch spot, Milktooth is famous for its innovative take on breakfast and lunch. This restaurant features a seasonal menu that emphasizes local ingredients, and its artisanal coffee and handcrafted cocktails elevate the dining experience. The inviting atmosphere and creative dishes make it a must-visit for any food lover.

2. Sushi on the Rocks

For sushi enthusiasts, Sushi on the Rocks offers a delightful fusion of traditional and modern Japanese cuisine. With a menu that includes fresh sushi, sashimi, and a variety of Japanese-inspired cocktails, this restaurant provides a unique dining experience. The chic decor and lively ambiance make it an ideal spot for a night out.

3. R Bistro

Known for its commitment to locally sourced ingredients, R Bistro delivers an exceptional dining experience with a menu that changes frequently based on seasonal availability. The restaurant’s intimate setting and attentive service complement its creative dishes and carefully curated wine list, making it perfect for special occasions.

4. The Capital Grille

For a classic fine dining experience, The Capital Grille is a premier steakhouse known for its dry-aged steaks and extensive wine selection. The elegant setting and impeccable service create a memorable dining atmosphere. Their well-crafted cocktails and gourmet sides make every meal a celebration.

5. Fogo de Chão

If you’re in the mood for an all-you-can-eat experience, Fogo de Chão is a Brazilian steakhouse that offers a unique dining adventure. Guests can enjoy a variety of fire-roasted meats served tableside, along with a gourmet salad bar. The combination of savory flavors and a lively atmosphere makes it a fantastic choice for group dining.

6. Union 50

Union 50 is a modern eatery that emphasizes local ingredients and seasonal dishes. The menu features a variety of options, including artisanal pizzas and hearty entrees, along with an impressive selection of craft beers and cocktails. The stylish atmosphere and spacious outdoor patio make it a great spot for any occasion.

7. The Rathskeller

For a taste of traditional German cuisine, The Rathskeller offers a cozy atmosphere and an extensive menu of authentic dishes. Enjoy classic favorites like bratwurst and schnitzel, paired with German beers and wines. The outdoor beer garden is perfect for enjoying a meal on a warm evening.

Conclusion

Indianapolis is home to a diverse array of food and beverage restaurants that cater to every taste and occasion. Whether you're looking for a casual brunch spot, a fine dining experience, or a place to enjoy craft cocktails, the city offers something for everyone. So gather your friends and family, and embark on a culinary journey to explore the best dining experiences Indianapolis has to offer!

[onejamtart]

OJT EATS | Tashas

A very short post this week but a very tasty one none the less. This week, we ended up having a quick brunch at Tashas in Battersea. Part of the new Power Station development, it's a South African place that's one of the first places you see as you walk from the Tube station towards the newly renovated power station. We were able to pop in for an early morning bite.

This was the Jett & Lukes which was 2 mini sliders with poached eggs, bacon, grilled onions and cheese all on a couple of sesame buns. These came with fried baby potatoes which were super crispy but also really light and fluffy on the inside. The sliders were pretty great too with perfectly poached eggs and a really good amount of thick cut bacon.

We also went for a chicken schnitzel sandwich which was huge! It was a pretty massive chicken breast breaded and fried very well with a chunky thousand island type sauce on it. The chicken was crunchy and really juicy and this was all in all a very tasty sandwich.

We only had the 2 dishes here this time but they were both good enough for us to want to come back and try more. With its handy location right by Battersea Power Station, it's definitely worth a visit and if you happen to be looking for one of the largest schnitzel sandwiches, you won't be going too far wrong here!

Tashas, Battersea Power Station, 3 Prospect Wy, Nine Elms, London SW11 8BH

Cheers,

JL

[hayaam1230]

The top 5 family-friendly eateries in Schengen

Exploring the Schengen area with your family offers a wealth of interesting experiences, not the least of which is the chance to sample a diverse culinary landscape. From bustling city centers to rural villages where beautiful family-friendly restaurants abound, offering delicious food and a welcoming atmosphere, the Schengen area has something for everyone.

In this guide, we’ll show you the pinnacle of five family-friendly eating places throughout the Schengen region. These places now not only cater to the tastes and wishes of adults and kids but additionally provide a warm and pleasant atmosphere for families. Join us as we embark on a culinary adventure to some of the great places in Europe to dine with your loved ones, ensuring memorable eating reports for all ages.

Exploring the culinary delights of the Schengen area with your family is a thrilling adventure, offering a variety of flavors and a welcoming atmosphere in its many countries. The top five restaurants here are family-friendly restaurants that promise delicious food and memorable dining experiences for all ages.

The top 5 family-friendly eateries in Schengen

Pizzeria La Mamma (Rome, Italy):

Located inside the coronary heart of Rome, Ristorante Pizzeria La Mamma is a quality eating restaurant presenting the right combination of conventional Italian cuisine and a family-friendly environment. The menu functions as a number of traditional Italian dishes, including wood-fired pizza, pasta consisting of self-made tiramisu gelato, and different cakes. The restaurant's comfortable atmosphere, complete with textured tablecloths and friendly personnel, makes it an ideal place for households.

Kids can enjoy specially prepared meals to their liking while parents indulge in authentic Italian delicacies. The restaurant features high chairs and a playful atmosphere, making even the youngest guests feel welcome.

Coffee Pudding (Copenhagen, Denmark):

Located in Copenhagen, Café Pudding is a lovely family-friendly spot known for its relaxed atmosphere and delicious offerings. The café offers a variety of dishes made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients and offers a menu that includes everything from hearty breakfasts to light lunches and satisfying dinners. Families can enjoy it in the spacious, beautifully decorated interior, overlooking an area dedicated to children. This allows parents to taste their food while children engage in fun activities. The cafe offers healthy, kid-friendly meals and snacks, appealing to families looking for healthy and delicious food options.

Le Train Bleu (Paris, France):

For a dining experience that combines elegance and family-friendly charm, Le Train Bleu in Paris is the ideal choice. Located inside the Gare de Lyon train station, this historic restaurant boasts sophisticated Belle Époque décor and a menu that focuses on classic French cuisine.

While this may sound like high style, Le Train Bleu is surprisingly family friendly, offering a dedicated children’s menu with favorites such as fried chicken and potato chips. The restaurant's elegant setting, filled with stunning murals and chandeliers, creates a unique dining experience that adults and children will remember fondly. A hearing aid service also makes families feel welcome and comfortable.

Hofbräuhaus (Munich, Germany):

 A visit to the Hofbrauhaus in Munich offers an insight into Bavarian culture in a warm, family-friendly setting. This famous beer hall isn’t just for beer enthusiasts; it also caters to families with traditional Bavarian dishes such as sausages, pretzels, and extensive schnitzels. A social setting encourages a festive atmosphere, and live music adds to the fun. For children, the Hofbrauhaus offers small portions of popular dishes and even coloring books to keep them entertained. The friendly and bustling atmosphere makes it easy for families to relax and enjoy a delicious meal together.

Pluk (Amsterdam, the Netherlands):

Located in Amsterdam’s upscale Nine Streets district, Pluck is a cozy cafe that offers a family-friendly experience. Known for its healthy and beautifully presented food, the café offers a range of salads, sandwiches, smoothie bowls, and fresh baked goods and creates a welcoming atmosphere in a warm and airy room with floral arrangements and furnishings beautifully decorated. Pluk is especially famous for its brunch offerings, which include options for both adults and children. Families can enjoy the cafe’s relaxed vibe, and young children will love the fresh pastry selection.

The friendliness of the staff and the café’s attention to detail make for an enjoyable visit for everyone.

Conclusion

Exploring the top family-friendly restaurants in the Schengen area offers an exciting culinary journey for adults and children, offering memorable dining experiences for the whole family. Ristorante Pizzeria La Mamma is located from the traditional charm of Rome to the sumptuous setting of Le Train Bleu in Paris, these establishments ensure that families feel welcome and well fed. While planning your trip, obtaining a Schengen visa from Dubai or Schengen visa from  Abu Dhabi is a straightforward process that opens the door to this amazing food adventure. With a Schengen visa in hand, you can enjoy a culinary experience highlighting the best of European hospitality and cuisine.