‘A Taste of Germany’

By Communications staff, Washington State University
 
Simmering Swiss and Muenster cheeses. Mouth-watering sausage.  Sauerkraut?  Whether the most appealing combination of toppings or not, the Oktoberfest pizza disappeared within minutes of being pulled off the oven at the Stephenson Dining center Monday.  The pizza was the first item on the menu for “A Taste of Germany”, the second installment in WSU Dining Services’ Passport to a Culinary Adventure, a series of month-long events showcasing foods from around the world.
 
A different German dish will be offered each day of the week from 11 a.m. through dinner at all three of WSU’s primary dining centers: Hillsdale Café, Northside Café and Stephenson Dining.

On Wednesday night, Dining Service staffs will swap out their aprons for feathered hats and lederhosens for a special German dinner at Stephenson Dining and Northside Café beginning at 4:30 p.m. “We’ll have Hansel and Gretel pouring root beer out of kegs,” said Greg Blanchard, a manager and chef for Dining Services. 

The Passport to a Culinary Adventure began in September with a “A Taste of Jamaica”. 
 
One of the motivations behind the Culinary Adventure program is to provide a change of pace for students and staff, said Brian Keithley, general manager for Dining Services. 
“Some students eat at dining halls almost everyday,” he said. “This gives a little burst of energy to the environment and students.” 

The following is the “A Taste of Germany” menu for October 15-19:

Hillside
  Monday – Meatballs with Oranges, Red Cabbage with Apple
  Tuesday – Chicken Drumstick with Lemon, Baked Brussels Sprouts
  Wednesday – Kielbasa and Kraut, Potato Pancakes with Applesauce, Black Forest Cake, German Apple Cake
  Thursday – Sauerbraten, Boiled Potatoes, Fried Cabbage
  Friday – Grilled Pork Cutlet in Dill Sauce, Beans in Tomato Sauce

Northside
  -Monday – Warm Potato & Bacon Salad
  -Tuesday – The German Burger
  -Wednesday – German Dinner: Sauerbraten, Bratwurst, Sauerkraut, Spatzel, Sautéed Button Mushrooms, Black Forest Cake, German Apple Cake
  -Thursday – Apple Strudel, Root Beer Floats
  -Friday – Apple Spritzer, German Pizza with Sausage and Sauerkraut

Stephenson
  -Monday – Oktoberfest Pizza
  -Tuesday – Veal Schnitzel
  -Wednesday – Oktoberfest Dinner: Bratwurst, German Sausage, Wine Kraut, Spaetzle, Hot German Potato Salad, Black Forest Cake, German Apple Cake, Thomas Kemper Root Beer
  -Thursday – Oktoberfest Roasted Pork Loin
  -Friday – Egg Noodles w/ Mushrooms

The rest of the year is as follows:
  November – Northwest Native America
  December – Scandinavia
  January – Australia
  February – Morocco
  March – Turkey
  April – Thailand
To get more information on the Passport to a Culinary Adventure and access up-to-date menu lists visit the Dining Services website at: https://www.livingat.wsu.edu/hdrl/common/Dining/Menus/culinary_adventures.asp
 
Photos

 
 
Chef Greg Blanchard brings out a freshly-baked Oktoberfest pizza as a student waits in line.

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