1. The Rieffel Family Reunion

2. Petite-France, Strasbourg 3. 4 Place Saint Pierre le Jeune 67000 - STRASBOURG France 4. The 5-star Sofitel Strasbourg Grand Ile is located in the heart of Strasbourg's famous Grande Ile district, a UNESCO world heritage site. This centrally located hotel is an oasis of calm at the heart of the Alsatian capital, only a short walk from the cathedral, the river Ill, the opera house and the Petite France neighborhood. Try a few tapas and a coke at the bar. Our Strasbourg hotel is situated close to the conference center, the European Parliament and the Cathedral. Spend some time wandering through the city's medieval streets, with their charming half-timbered houses, cafs and boutiques. Sofitel Strasbourg Grande Ile 5. Johannes Gutenberg 6. http://www.jds.fr/strasbourg/quartier- remarquable/ponts-couverts-de- strasbourg-5073_L 7. https://www.yout ube.com/watch?v =gmSlwLF270I&src _vid=HMLYAlbAeE c&feature=iv&ann otation_id=annota tion_2423935649 8. http://www.jds.fr/agenda/hist oire-de-l-alsace-250_D http://www.jds.fr/agenda/histoire-de-l-alsace-250_D 9. http://arts-collections-alsace.com/en/ 10. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMLYAlbAeEc 11. http://www.gastronautes- alsace.fr/index.php/gastrono mie-en-alsace/restaurants- etoiles L'Ami Schutz, Straburg 12. http://fruits- legumes- alsace.com/rendez- vous-a-la-ferme- rieffel-a- fegersheim-ce- dimanche-de-9h-a- midi/ Ferme RIEFFEL 61-63 rue du Gal de Gaulle Fegersheim / 03 88 64 06 49 13. http://fruits-legumes-alsace.com/2014/04/ 14. Rendez-vous la ferme Rieffel Fegersheim ce dimanche de 9h midi ! 15. http://uk.linkedin.com/ pub/claude- rieffel/47/620/b4a 16. Somewhere, somehow these two families must be related 17. Street in Eguisheim 18. Castle in Eguisheim, Alsace, birthplace of Pope Leo IX 19. V elout asparagus Alsace caviar pearled barley Ingredients for 4 people 1 kg of asparagus Alsace "category 2" 2 leeks liter of milk liter of cream liter of white background Rice cream (optional) to thicken Pearl barley Salt - pepper - Peel and wash the asparagus. Cut the leek in half, thinly slice white. - In a saucepan, saut the leeks with 50g butter. Cut the asparagus into 1 cm pieces, add them to the pan with salt, pepper, white, milk and cook. - Cook the pearl barley. - When the soup is cooked, mix and move to China. Again boil then add the cream and adjust the seasoning. - Arrange on warm plates and add the pearl barley. Serve this soup with rustic bread with bacon or smoked ham. Bon apptit! Cream of asparagus with caviar d'Alsace pearl barley with Roger Bouhassoun Chief Cheneaudire 20. Alsace's wines are white wines that stand out thanks to their freshness and delicate and intense aromas of fruits, flowers and spices, or mineral nuances. The vibrancy and purity of the wines of Alsace are closely linked to their origins: a favourable climate, terroirs of exceptional geological diversity and exacting wine-making expertise. From dry and classically elegant to powerful and smooth, the wines of Alsace combine surprisingly well with all different types of dishes, from seafood to white meats and from international cuisines to cheeses and desserts, not forgetting apritifs. Alsace is an exuberant natural setting, a generous garden that produces a range of unrivalled wines. The particular features of Alsace's terroir are based partly on climatic conditions and favourable exposure to the sun, and partly on the geological diversity, unique in France and probably the world over, of the wine-growing area. Alsatian wine growers express the qualities of their region through their practices, knowledge and awareness, giving the wines of Alsace their characteristic personality: fresh, fruity, pure and intensely aromatic white wines. The intense sensory qualities of the wines of Alsace make them perfect for sharing. 21. Depending on the grape varieties, they can be both dry and light, or more intense and powerful. Alsace Pinot Blanc: Soft and delicate Alsace Sylvaner: Light and fresh Alsace Riesling: Dry, delicate and extremely elegant Alsace Muscat: Crisp, fresh and fruity Alsace Pinot Gris: Opulent and round with a long finish Gewurztraminer: Powerful and highly aromatic Pinot Noir: Alsace's only red wine; fresh, light and fruity Crmants dAlsace are lightly sparkling wines produced in accordance with the traditional method of a second fermentation in the bottle. Crmants d'Alsace are the second most popular quality sparkling wines in France after champagne. 22. Finally, we come to the smooth and syrupy Vendanges Tardives (Late Harvests) and the Slections de Grains Nobles (Selection of Noble Grapes), powerful and complex wines that have a remarkably long finish! This diversity allows the wines of Alsace to be well-suited to all different kinds of cuisines, accompanying both elegant, delicate dishes and those that are strong and powerful, as well as combining the varied flavours of French classics with a wide variety of international cuisines. Appellations d'Origine Contrles (AOC) impose strict and rigorous regulations in order to preserve this richness and authenticity, placing the wines of Alsace within an ambitious setting. Loyal to their traditions and harmonious natural backdrop, the wines of Alsace invite everyone to enjoy their sensory experiences. 23. Prosciutto Wrapped White Asparagus Serves 2 Ingredients: 1 lb white asparagus (15-20 spears) Prosciutto (get enough so each spear has 1 paper-thin slice) handful of chopped Italian Parsley zest and juice of 1 lemon Kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper Method: 1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees 2.Trim off the woody ends of the asparagus (about 2 inches) and peel the body. Peeling thicker asparagus makes it tender and easier to cut. 3.Wrap each piece of asparagus in one slice of prosciutto, leaving the tips exposed. 4.Place snugly wrapped asparagus on a foil lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. 5.Bake for about 15-20 minutes, until the prosciutto is crispy and golden brown. 6.Garnish with zest & parsley and lemon juice. 24. Traditional Alsatian TYPE OF DISH Main course COMPLETION TIME Preparation time: 30 mins Cooking time: 4 mins Total: 34 mins INGREDIENTS 1.2 kg Sauerkraut 1 Onions 150 gr fresh bacon 150g smoked bacon 400 gr salted Collet (2 slices 200gr) 4 Montbliard sausages 4 Vienna Sausages (knacks) 3 bay leaves 8 juniper berries 3 Cloves 2 gr Caraway 8 Potatoes 25 cl White Wine Riesling Probably the most famous dish of Alsatian gastronomy. Often associated, wrongly, the term sauerkraut complete meal. Sauerkraut is actually the shredded cabbage using a particular rasp, which has been subjected to a fermentation in a brine. This is the packed sauerkraut which means the complete dish consisting of cabbage and an assortment of meats and charcuterie. A dry white wine, preferably Riesling or a beer go perfectly your Alsatian sauerkraut garnished. Choucroute Garnie Alsacienne 25. Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by an inch or two. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce heat to medium, and continue to cook at a low boil until the potatoes are cooked through and a sharp knife pierces them easily. Drain and set aside to cool. When the potatoes are cool enough to handle, peel them if you like. Cut the potatoes in half and then cut them into thick slices. Put the potatoes in a large bowl and carefully stir in the onions and shallots. In a saucepan warm up the chicken stock, reserved bacon fat, vegetable oil, vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper, and whisk until smooth. Stir this warm vinaigrette into the potatoes, along with the chopped chives or parsley. Add chopped bacon, and let sit for a half-hour. Add chopped egg as garnish on top. Serve warm or at room temperature; this is great with grilled sausages. Serves 6. 26. Black Forest Gateau (Schwarzwalder Kirschtorte)Ingredients Sponge cake: Butter, for greasing pan 6 egg yolks 4 whole eggs 1 cup sugar Scant 3/4 cup sifted all-purpose flour 1/3 cup wheat flour Scant 1/4 cup cocoa powder Semisweet chocolate curls, for garnish Bottled cherries, for garnish Filling: 2 tablespoons plus 4 tablespoons Kirsch 1 1/2 tablespoons plus 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon corn flour Pinch grated lemon zest Pinch cinnamon 1 (14-ounce) jar cherries, drained 1/4 cup melted semisweet chocolate, for first layer 1 pint heavy whipping cream 1 tablespoon vanilla sugar, or 1 tablespoon sugar plus 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 1/2 ounces Syrup, recipe follows Syrup: 1 1/2 cups cold water 3/4 cup sugar 5 tablespoons Kirsch Directions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter and line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper. Butter the parchment paper and set aside. Whisk the eggs yolks, eggs, and sugar in a large metal bowl over a pot of simmering water for a few minutes until the mixture is about 120 degrees F. Remove the bowl from the heat, and keep whisking to aerate the mixture until it is thick and fluffy, about 10 minutes. The mixture should increase in size 4 to 5 times and become very pale in color. Gently fold in both the sifted flour and wheat flour, and the cocoa powder. Pour the mixture into the prepared cake pan, and flatten it out carefully with a rubber spatula. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out cleanly. Invert the cake onto a wire rack, and cut a few vents in the parchment paper so that the steam can evaporate. Let inverted cake rest for 24 hours. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons Kirsch, 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar, and the corn flour. Add a pinch lemon zest and a pinch of cinnamon to the bowl, and stir to combine. In a small saucepan, bring to a boil the remaining 4 tablespoons Kirsch. Reduce the heat to medium, add the sugar mixture, and stir. Then add the cherries, stir again, and heat through. Remove from the heat, pour into a bowl, and let cool. Cut the cake into 3 layers. Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the bottom layer, and place it in the refrigerator to cool and harden slightly. Meanwhile, make the whipped cream and the syrup. For the whipped cream, whip together the cream, remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, and vanilla sugar. If you don't have vanilla sugar, you may substitute 1 tablespoon sugar plus 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Begin whipping slowly, making the mixture lighter, and continue until you have achieved light and airy whipped cream. For the syrup, combine 1 1/2 cups water and 3/4 cup sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. When mixture is boiling and sugar has totally dissolved, remove the pan from the heat and add the Kirsch, and stir to combine. Remove the chocolate-covered base layer from the refrigerator and brush syrup over the top. Add about 1/2 of the filling mixture, and 1/4 of the whipped cream. Repeat the layer, brushing with syrup, then filling, and then whipped cream. Place the third cake layer on top, brush it with syrup, and then cover it with whipped cream. Spread the remaining whipped cream around the side of the cake. Decorate the top of the cake with chocolate shavings and additional cherries. 27. http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/10161587 28. https://archive.org/stream/professorknatsch00hansuoft#page/n0/mode/2up 29. Jean-Jacques Waltz (23 February 1873, Colmar - 10 June 1951), also known as "Oncle Hansi", or simply "Hansi" ("little John") was a French artist of Alsatian origin. He was a staunch pro-French activist, and is famous for his cute drawings, some of which contain harsh critiques of the Germans of the time. He was also a French hero of both the First and the Second World Wars. 30. Hansi tells the history of Alsace. His text possesses a firm French, patriotic, and anti-German viewpoint. Though being a book meant for children, the political message of the illustrations is clear. "La petite Alsacienne", Gretel, with Uncle Hansi's doll http://livre.fnac.co m/a1067552/Hansi -histoire-alsace- racontee-aux- petits-enfants 31. https://www.fac ebook.com/lema rcheonclehansihttp://www.musees.strasbourg.eu/ http://www.alsace-route-des-vins.com/ 32. http://livr e.fnac.co m/a2764 85/Michel - Loetscher -Hansi- une-vie- pour-l- Alsace 33. http://www.amazon.fr/Tout-Hansi-oeuvre-compl%C3%A8te-images/dp/2716507333 34. http://hansi.chez.com 35. http://www.hansi.fr/ HANSI SRL - 144 route de Strasbourg 67140 GERTWILLER 36. Pattern: Hansi D'Alsace by VILLEROY/BOCH CHINA [VILHAD] Description: CHILDREN SCENES, GREEN TRIM http://www.replacements.com/webquote/VILHAD.htm?s1=shp&4099091&&sdc_id=1404387129z212290z48073b 0a23701z&CA_6C15C=1070090351 37. VILLEROY/BOCH Hansi D'Alsace