Austrian Cuisine: Mahlzeit 145breakfast. Most Austrians feast on an Easter dinner of ham,
Schinken im Brotteig (ham baked in dough) or turkey. Cakes,
chocolates and marzipan are shaped into bunnies, lambs,
chicks and eggs.
Spargelzeit
You know spring has arrived when Spargel (asparagus)
makes its appearance. During asparagus season, the delicate
vegetable is featured in special dishes on many menus, and is
promoted by every supermarket. It comes in both the white
and green varieties.
Pilzwochen
Just as asparagus signals the arrival of spring, Pilzwochen lets
us know that autumn is here. During ‘mushroom weeks’,
restaurants serve special dishes containing several varieties of
fresh mushrooms. You will also see a wide variety on sale.
Martinigansl
Saint Martin’s Day, 11 November, is celebrated with a heavy
but delicious meal of Martinigansl or Saint Martin’s Goose.
To many Austrians, Saint Martin is an important saint. Born
Fresh green and white asparagus appear in various dishes during Spargelzeit.