A Taste of Home: My Grandma’s Jägerschnitzel Night
Growing up far from Germany, I always felt a bit disconnected from my roots—until my grandma invited me into her kitchen for a Jägerschnitzel night. She’d flour-dust pork cutlets, fry them until golden, and simmer a rich mushroom gravy that filled the house with warmth. But the real magic was in the Spätzle: soft, chewy noodles she made by hand, flicking dough into boiling water with practiced ease.
We’d laugh, spill flour everywhere, and share stories about her childhood in Bavaria. For a few hours, our tiny apartment transformed into a bustling German tavern. Every bite tasted like love, nostalgia, and a bridge to a culture I’d only known through stories. Now, whenever I make Jägerschnitzel and Spätzle, I’m not just cooking—I’m keeping her memory alive, and sharing a piece of my heritage with friends from all over the world. Food really is the most delicious way to travel home.
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