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A visit to Otto's German Bistro in Fredericksburg, Texas, resulted in a discussion about a unique menu item: fried sauerkraut balls. The owner, John, provided the hosts with complimentary desserts and discussed the restaurant's 12-year history. The dish is compared to the Dutch bitterballen, featuring a battered exterior and a savory sauerkraut filling.
Knighting of Sir Tim Chaudhryan and JIT Shenanigans
Tim Chaudhryan is knighted for his extensive work on the No Agenda website. His chosen title, "Knight of the JIT Shenanigans," references the Joint Investigation Team's handling of the MH17 disaster. The ceremony includes a traditional Dutch menu of bitterballen and kroketten.
The knighting of "Sodoris, Knight of the Wild Boar Mountains in the Lowlands" is completed with a request for "beer and bitterballen" at the roundtable. A long list of $50 donors from across the US and Canada is read, including producers from North Carolina, Delaware, Indiana, and Oregon. The hosts emphasize the global reach of the No Agenda "Value for Value" network.
The hosts discuss traditional Dutch foods, including poffertjes (small pancakes), bitterballen (deep-fried ragu), and raw herring. The proper technique for eating herring—holding it by the tail and dipping it in onions—is described as a unique cultural experience that can be polarizing for foreigners.
