For my second blog I decided to discuss curry wurst, my opinion on trying it in class, and how it has been copied and used for inspiration all across the world. Curried sausage is a main entree in many areas of Germany and surrounding countries. It is an extremely simple recipe, made mostly with tomato sauce and curry. Sausage or bratwurst is a very popular food in a lot of Eastern Europe and after getting the opportunity to taste it in class, I can confidently say I know why it is so cherished. The flavors send off and envelope a room with a beautiful aroma that reminds you of your mom’s home cooking. The creation of the dish dates back to 1949 when Herta Heuwer decided to for-go using the common ingredient, mustard, and instead used only the ingredients she had on hand. The simplicity of this dish, with there only being a few main ingredients, made it extremely popular in german culture, especially among people with limited resources or time. Sausage is an easy and cheap source of a delicious meal and because of this, Curry wurst became the most popular street food in all of Germany for some time. To me, and germans all across the world, curry wurst gives the sense of home. A beautifully simple dish with options to change it up based on your own taste or available resources to you and your family. German sausage carts are seen all around the world today, and almost always include the famous curry wurst dish. A favorite of mine is the Afghan and german sausage cart located in Kersey Square down town. I have tried a few different menu item’s there and everything has absolutely held up to the hype. I can’t wait to try curry wurst there and hopefully, all around the world some day.

McKenzie Johnson

Food Blog entry 1

For my first blog I decided to go to one of my favorite places to eat in Eugene – The Afghani cuisine and German sausage food cart. Located perfectly in Kersey Square on the cross streets of Willamette and Broadway, this food cart always has quite the crowd. The little blue cart right on the corner sells both German and Afghani cuisine however I’ve only ever tried the German sausage options. I highly recommend the Bratwurst, which comes with mustard and a delicious sourdough bun. The cart has a bunch of different hot sauce options sitting out and I always top my bratwurst off with a couple drops of Tapatio right on the inside of the bun. I’ve also gotten the opportunity to try the Feta Spinach Chicken and the Rindswurst, but the simple Bratwurst is definitely my go-to. The presentation of each dish is very simple and good for on-the-go consumption. The sausages are very easily eaten by hand and always cooked to perfection. I often head over here for a quick, cheap and satisfying lunch and am always greeted with a friendly smile and quick service. I have not yet had the opportunity to try the currywurst but after trying the delicious currywurst in class, I will have to see how it compares. My favorite part of going to this food cart is how often I hear the owner say, “same thing today?” as he is serving his regulars. People come back time and time again for this delicious cuisine and for blaringly obvious reasons, too.

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