Schnitzel with noodles

Cream colored ponies and crisp apple strudels
Doorbells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles
Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings
These are a few of my favorite things...

Some people are opposed to eating veal, for obvious reasons. They say a person who won't meet their dinner is a hypocrite. But that might be a bit harsh. I like to cook and we like to eat, so I admit I'll buy veal occasionally to make Italian veal Parmesan with pasta, or the German version, wiener schnitzel with noodles. Usually just a few scraps, because veal is very expensive-- as it should be, eating so high on the food chain. And a little veal goes a long way, which helps the conscience.

Look at that beautiful double-yolk egg from one of Teresa's chickens!

The technique for veal Parmesan and schnitzel is the same: pound the veal, dip in flour, then egg, then seasoned breadcrumbs. Fry quickly. Olive oil for the Italians, vegetable oil for the Germans. Veal Parmesan of course has grated cheese in the crumb, then it's usually topped with melted white cheese and red sauce. A fine dish, but the veal can get lost. Schnitzel is plainer but just as delicious, and maybe even better when the veal is crispy and tender. It was a nice treat last night on a dark and stormy evening. Now, where are my elastic waist pants?