"At a meal preparation, the hostess permits her granddaughter to utilize a ruler for slicing vegetables, specifying a length of "four centimeters"
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In the picturesque village of Kalsdorf, a 60-year-old hobby chef named Maria has been creating a stir with her innovative approach to cooking. Maria, who learned from the first Michelin-starred chef in Styria, has been wowing guests with her unique blend of traditional and experimental dishes.
Maria's recent dinner party was no exception. Armina (32) and her stepfather introduced Maria to their mutual friend, Maria's cooking immediately captivated Armina. She described Maria's cooking as a modernized version of her grandma's cooking, but of high-class quality.
The three-course menu for the evening was a symphony of flavours. For the starter, guests were treated to a delicate dish of mushrooms and rice paper. The main course, a dish named "Surf & Turf," featured veal and "Oscar" mountain shrimp. The "Oscar" in this context refers to a dish enhanced with seafood (like crab or fish) and Béarnaise sauce, following a well-known culinary tradition.
The highlight of the meal, according to many, was the main course. Armin, for one, considered the shrimp to be a highlight, while Birgit raved about the chocolate dome as the highlight of the dessert course.
Maria's interior decor is as impressive as her cooking. Her main house boasts a modernized old-house atmosphere, with late Biedermeier and early Austrian furniture, and a collection of unique items. The garden house, built by herself and her family, serves as a spacious reception area.
When it comes to sourcing ingredients, Maria is meticulous. She self-picks black walnuts for her dishes, a process that can be lengthy. Despite the challenges, Maria's cooking style offers surprises to her guests.
Maria's culinary prowess was recognised at the dinner party, with Birgit awarding Maria a perfect score of 10, giving her a total of 36 points, placing her at the top. Maria, who is not typically the centre of attention, makes the food the star of the evening.
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- Maria's innovative approach to cooking, blending traditional with experimental dishes, has made her a popular figure in the food-and-drink lifestyle scene of Kalsdorf.
- The modernized version of her grandma's cooking, highlighted by the unique "Surf & Turf" dish, was a standout at the recent dinner party Maria hosted.
- In addition to her exceptional cooking skills, Maria's home-and-garden, complete with a beautifully designed main house and garden house, adds to her appeal as a hobby chef.
