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  Alsatian Expressions, Expressions of the Alsatian Dialect...

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  The Alsatian dialect is a Germanic language. It has a multitude of variants from the south (Haut-Rhin) to the north (Bas-Rhin) of Alsace. But it is also, at least since the Revolution, the language of the enemy, subject to particular historical conditions.

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  Recipe for Traditional Alsatian Sauerkraut

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  Alsatian Sauerkraut is without doubt the most famous dish of Alsatian gastronomy. It is the "choucroute garnie" which designates the complete dish made up of sauerkraut and an assortment of meats and charcuterie.

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  New ! Pay in 4 instalments without charge with PayPal !

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  Simply choose to pay with PayPal when you shop online, log in to your PayPal account, and you'll see an option to Pay in 4 installments, if you qualify, and if this purchase qualifies. If so, request 4-Payment in a few steps, get an instant response and complete your purchase !

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  Recipe for Traditional Alsatian Baeckeoffe

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  Baeckeoffe is a traditional Alsatian dish, which takes more than 24 hours to prepare and consists of potatoes, meat and mixed vegetables, cooked for a long time with spices and white wine. The word Baeckeoffe means "Baker's oven"...

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  Who was Hansi ?

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  Hansi, the ambassador of Alsatian popular traditions alias Jean-Jacques Waltz, alias Hansi and/or Uncle Hansi was born in Colmar in 1873. Illustrator, caricaturist and watercolourist, Hansi is the most popular picture maker in Alsace. He was the youngest of a family of four children, born from the marriage of Jacques André Waltz...

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  Recipe of the Kougelhopf of Alsace

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  The Kougelhopf is a traditional Alsatian pastry that can be eaten for breakfast, as an aperitif or as a dessert, sweet or savoury. It contains 25g of baker's yeast, 40cl of milk, 1kg of flour, 3 eggs, 300g of butter (room temperature)...

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  Alsatian recipe for Fleischkiechle (Meatcakes)

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  Fleischkiechle (Meatcakes) is a traditional Alsatian dish that is served with a green salad or roasted potatoes. It consists of 200 g of beef, 200 g of pork (collar), 125 g of fresh bacon, 50 g of stale bread, 1 large onion...

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  Les Estivales d'Obernai this August 10th 2013

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  As every year, the festival committee of the town tries to program artists from all eras and all genres to please everyone. In 2013, music lovers are spoiled with great names of French song...

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  Recipe for Alsatian Pretzel Gratin with Lardons

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  The pretzel, with its pretty characteristic shape is one of the strong emblems of Alsace, in its version Gratinée aux Lardons, it is even more delicious, for that, you will need 500 gr of flour, 1 egg yolk, 30 cl of cold milk + 1 tablespoon for the gilding...

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  Émile et Image at the Estivales d'Obernai

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  The Estivales d'Obernai will welcome Émile andamp; Image as an opening act on Saturday 19th July. Watch some videos of Emile andamp; Image's open air concert on the Place du Marché!

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  Recipe for Lammele (Agneau Pascal)

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  Traditionally, Alsatian pastry chefs bake Lammele in Agneau Pascal moulds, then sprinkle them with icing sugar and often decorate them with a small flag in the colours of Alsace in red and white tones.

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  80's Madness at the Estivales d'Obernai

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  A crazy atmosphere and refrains taken up by the public will certainly be part of the show! On stage, we will find the leading artists of the 80s: Jean-Pierre Mader and his famous Macumba, Cookie Dingler the Alsatian..

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