For the last five years, a women´s team has been up against a men´s team in a stiff BBQ - championship. Each team is fighting for the tittle of "best national hobby BBQ king or queen" and both teams have carried the title home twice so far. This year, the finals will be held on October 10th in the lovely city of Hamburg - all as part of one the the largest food exhibition of Germany, called eat&style.
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Seit nunmehr fünf Jahren treten bei den "Grill-Giganten" Frauen gegen Männer an, um die deutsche Hobby-Grillmeisterschaft unter sich auszumachen. Bisher haben sowohl die Mädchen, als auch die Jungs je zwei Siege geholt. Wer in diesem Jahr in die Gesamtführung geht, stellt sich am 10. Oktober heraus, wenn bei der eat&style in Hamburg Fünf ./. Fünf wettgrillt wird. |
But before the final ten winners could be announced there were the preliminaries. Meaning that all sixteen semifinalists had to qualify for the finals in an event held at the lovely culinary school at Castle Schellenberg, in the wonderful city of Essen. This unique location allowed us to cook at the wonderful culinary school while at the same time marvel at the old castle that houses the school and enjoy the breathtaking surroundings.
The task for the sixteen semifinalists was to convince the jury of their own personal burger creations. To fulfill that task, the candidates were allowed 45 minutes and they had to use products from the two sponsors, Netto and THOMY. |
Bevor allerdings die zehn besten Hobby-Griller für das Finale fest standen, mußten sich zunächst die Kandidaten, allesamt Hobby-Griller aus ganz Deutschland, am Freitag in der Kochschule im Schloss Schellenberg in Essen in einer Vorausscheidung qualifizieren. Die Kochschule bietet ein wunderbares und einzigartiges Ambiente mit Blick über den historischen Schlossgarten. Die Aufgabe für die 16 Halbfinalisten bestand darin, unter dem Motto „Kreiere deinen besten Burger" innerhalb von 45 Minuten der Jury einen eigenen Burger zu präsentieren. Dabei sollten Zutaten der Sponsoren Netto und THOMY verwendet werden. |
To participate in the semifinals, I created an "ITALIAN SUMMER BURGER", inspired by the flavor combinations of the Sicilian Orange, fennel and red onion salad (Insalata di finocchi e arance).
The jury based their decision with respect to the winning burger recipes based on creativity, looks, and, of course, taste. The panel of judges was made up of the Sonja Beselin (head of the culinary school), Florian Schleinig from the Netto company and Carolin Cremer and Alexandra Weston from THOMY. In order to prepare the burger, each candidate had 30 minutes prior to the grilling time, giving them a chance to organize all their ingredients and get everything prepped for the bbq. At the end of the preliminaries, five women and five men had qualified themselves for the finals and be part of the the national bbq team. In the finals, both teams will try to win the title of best "national hobby BBQ king or queen 2015". |
Ich hatte für das Halbfinale einen "ITALIAN SUMMER BURGER" kreiert, dabei ließ ich mich vom Geschmack des sizilianischen "Insalata di finocchi e arance" (Fenchel-Orangen-Salat) inspirieren. Die Jury, die jeden Burger nach Kreativität, Optik und Geschmack bewertete, bestand aus Kochschulleiterin Sonja Beselin, Florian Schleinig von Netto sowie Carolin Cremer und Alexandra Weston von THOMY. Für die Vorbereitungen standen 30 Minuten zur Verfügung. In dieser Zeit suchten die Teilnehmer die Zutaten für ihre zuvor eingereichten Rezepte zusammen und trafen alle Vorbereitungen für das anschließende Grillen. Am Ende hatten sich fünf Männer und fünf Frauen (einschließlich mir) für das Finale der "Grill-Giganten" und somit die Grill-Nationalmannschaft der Männer und Frauen qualifiziert. Die Mannschaften kämpfen im Finale gegeneinander um den begehrten Titel "Grill-Giganten 2015". |
ITALIAN SUMMER BURGER "That´s amore"
(serves 4)
Chicken breasts & fennel
Red onions
Cheese
Sauce
In addition
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ITALIAN SUMMER BURGER "That´s amore" (für 4 Personen) Hähnchenbrust & Fenchel
Rote Zwiebeln
Käse
Sauce
Außerdem
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PREPARATION
Garlic
Chicken & fennel
Red onions
Cheese
Orange-caper-sauce
Salad
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VORBEREITUNG Knoblauch
Hähnchen & Fenchel
Rote Zwiebeln
Käse
Orangen-Kapern-Sauce
Salat
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THE BBQ
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GRILLEN
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Considering that the male team was able to win last year, it would be nice for our women´s team to re-claim the title this year. It remains to be seen who will win this match - the decision will definitely be made in October.
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Nachdem sich die Männer im letzten Jahr den Grill-Giganten-Titel geholt haben, wäre es schön, wenn ich mit den Frauen den Titel wieder zurückholen könnte - die Entscheidung wird dann im Oktober fallen. |
For the finals, the candidates will have to cook up a storm and create a three-course-bbq-meal. We will have to convince a jury with a delicious, creative and attractive first, main and last course that we prepared together as a team on the bbq and I am looking seriously forward to that challenge!
The four winners of my online competition have been notified by email - thank you very much for your participation - your lovely price packages are on their way! And a big Thank You to the kind folks at THOMY that provided the wonderful gifts! |
Im Finale im Oktober werden beide Teams jeweils ein originelles Drei-Gänge-Grill-Menü zubereiten und eine Fachjury mit einer leckeren, kreativen und ansprechend angerichteten Vor-, Haupt- und Nachspeise von ihren Grillkünsten überzeugen. Ich freue mich drauf! Die vier Gewinner meines Online-Gewinsspiels habe ich per Mail benachrichtigt. Vielen lieben Dank für das Mitmachen - eure tollen Preise sind unterwegs! Danke auch an THOMY für die Bereitstellung der Preise! |
This is so very exciting! I can't wait to find out the results in October! The flavors in your Italian burger sound amazing. Vliek Glück, und liebe Grüße! David
ReplyDeleteDanke, lieber David - man kann nie genug Glück haben...so, I sincerely appreciate your wishes! We shall see how our team will perform - now let´s hope we can bring the "title" home!
DeleteLiebe Grüße auch an Mark und alles Gute nach Tuscon,
Andrea
This is so exciting Andrea! Very Best Wishes on this interesting BBQ event... such different style than in US. We are huge BBQ fans at my house (and smoking, and La Caja China for whole lambs and pigs!) The grills featured look just like the one we have (one of them) at home. I Love your burger! Looking forward to seeing the results of this grand event. What a beautiful place too. Good Luck!
ReplyDeleteDear Peggy - you are just such an absolute darling about this! Yes, I am aware of all that stiff competition from your wonderful part of the world and all I can tell you that I believe I have a somewhat more laid-back or European approach to the BBQ and I have not even gotten into smoking, YET but I am planning to!, Definitely - I would love to experiment with herbal flavors and smoke - I will see whether I can find someone who will be able to teach me well!
DeleteThanks again,
Andrea
Very exciting! Best wishes - that burger looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteAre those your two ladies looking out from the audience in the top picture? (Cheering on their mother enthusiastically, I am sure!)
Cher, always so wonderful to hear from you - how are your two girls, still the "culinary kid" and the "runner girl"...? Yes, those two young ladies are our youngest daughters cheering their mum on so enthusiastically - they so wanted me to win this...
DeleteThe burger is right up our alley and originally I wanted to name it "The Kitchen Lioness Burger" because it combines all those tastes that are typical for me and that we all have grown to love.
Andrea
I love the pictures are wondreful!! and of course I love this burger!! delicious!!!
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Gloria, darling, thank you kindly!
DeleteWhat a mouthwatering burger! I hope you win!
ReplyDeleteBetsy, you are very kind! Thank you - hope our team will do well!
DeleteI shall do my very best, promised!
Andrea
What great flavors in your Italian chicken burger, no wonder you won. Good luck for the finals in Hamburg . I have drücke Dir beide Daumen.
ReplyDeleteGerlinde, those flavors really harmonize with each other - sweet caramelized fennel and onions, tangy orange-caper-sauce, fresh salad, juicy chicken and soft and slightly salty cheese - who could ask for more?!
DeleteThank you for your fabulous comment!
Oops , ich meine...Ich drücke Dir beide Daumen.....
ReplyDeleteDanke, meine liebe Gerlinde und ganz viele Grüße nach Santa Cruz!
DeleteEs ist warm hier!
Andrea
Congratulations, your burger sounds great. I wish you all the luck in the upcoming competition.
ReplyDeleteKaren, my dear friend, I hope that you are feeling much better by now and that you are well on your way to recovery and I sincerely hope that your move and the sale of your beautiful home is also going ahead as planned!
DeleteThank you for your kind comment,
Andrea
That's so exciting! I am sure you are going to shine at the finals! And this burger sounds so good, full of fresh and seasonal ingredients.
ReplyDeleteTeresa, that is so very kind of you! Merci beaucoup! I tried to do my best to stay true to myself when putting this burger together - all seasonal and fresh and nothing too hefty.
DeleteThanks for stopping by,
Andrea
Andrea, die Zusammenstellung der Burgerzutaten klingt richtig aufregend :-) Das kann nur der Hit sein!!! Ich mag Burgervarianten, ist doch der einfache Burger recht langweilig. Ich hab schon ein grosses Problem mit dem 'Burgerbroetchen' und nehme eigentlich immer anderes Brot . Mit Sicherheit wirst du mit deinem Wissen und Koennen an die Spitze kommen. Viel Glueck und vor allem viel Vergnügen :-)
ReplyDeleteEinen ganz lieben Gruss!
Liebe Wally, ganz herzlichen Dank - ich hätte ja auch gerne noch "meine Brötchen selber gebacken" (vor Ort und nicht vorher), aber dafür fehlte leider die Zeit - ich esse mit meinem Italian Summer Burger gerne auch sogenannte "Ciabattinas", also kleine Ciabatta-Brötchen - ich hoffe, ich werde die Zeit finden un dsie in einem späteren Blogpost vorstellen!
DeleteGanz liebe Grüße aus dem sonst sehr, sehr heißen Bonn (obwohl es heute geht),
Andrea
Hi Andrea, what a wonderful group to participate in. Your hamburger looks and sounds delicious, love the flavor combination you used. Can't wait to hear the results.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, dear friend - the flavor combination was inspired by the Sicilian Orange-Fennel Salad - it is quite delicious if I may say so.
DeleteAndrea, this burger sounds utterly delicious! Good luck to you and your team in the finals. Will be eagerly waiting to hear of the results come October.
ReplyDeleteCathleen, I certainly appreciate all the kind and thoughtful support I can get!
DeleteYour burger looks devine Andrea. Go the female team!
ReplyDeleteGaye, thank you for those nice words - will try to d my best come October!
DeleteAndrea,
ReplyDeletewill you be my full time cook, darling?!!! Please! xxxx
Kim, absolutely and any time! Promised! Just give me a call!
DeleteAndrea
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Deletealso,
CONGRATS on your winning burger & many more achievements coming your way.
You are amaaaaaaaaaazing xx