Schlemmerreise

A Schlemmer is a glutton, or perhaps a sybarite (a person devoted to pleasure and luxury), a Reise is a journey--again, be careful, as a Riese is a giant. Bayerische Rundfunk, a local TV/Radio entity (funk means radio) has a show called Schlemmerreise. They travel all over Germany, and occasionally to other nearby locations (France, Italy, Hungary, Switzerland, Spain, Austria) and describe a bit about the surroundings while focusing on the best local restaurants. This usually involves filming the chef making one or two of the specialties. They sell books and DVD's, all in German (not that it isn't an enjoyable show anyway)...but you have to be interested in actual recipes.


However, I do think I'll swipe the Pfifferlinge (local mushrooms sold on every street corner when they're in season, kind of like Chanterelles...really good, better with cream but what isn't)


sautéed in butter with shallots and Speck (bacon).