We arrive at Marie Jeanne's home in Niederentzen shortly after noon, and welcoming kisses are soon followed by Bernard's opening of the wine. Joining us are Estelle Schmitt and Maurice, MJ's son-in-law. Marie Jeanne pours, and when talk intensely turns to farming, she and I go to the old restaurant kitchen, fascinating to watch her work in such familiar surroundings.
First course features tomatoes from her garden, boiled eggs, and soft sausage; main course of Alsatian spatzle and creamy sauce of veal chunks and mushrooms; dessert of ice cream loaf Estelle brought and nut cake Marie Jeanne made. All served with great warmth and hospitality!
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