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All I Want for Christmas is a Spaetzle Hex

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I saw this item when researching how to make homemade Spaetzle* online last night. Looks funny, right?

It’s not. Read on...

I attempted to make this southern German specialty last evening, but lacked this basic culinary tool: the Spaetzle Wizard. After perusing what appeared to be highly reputable recipe sites, I found a recurring substitute mentioned in many of the instructions. Simply scoop the Spaetzle batter into a slotted spoon, then push it through using the back of a regular spoon into the pot of boiling water.

Easy, right?

It was a disaster.

Instead of the small, knobbly yet distinct Spaetzle I’m accustomed to finding in authentic German restaurants (such as Gerst Haus for those here in Nashville), I was left with unshapely gobs.

Don’t get me wrong, it still tasted fine. But I’m taking a second look at that Spaetzle Hex.

Random, I know, but I had to get it off my chest.

*For you deutschspraechigen Leute, I apologize for the lack of umlauts. I’m just too lazy to copy and paste or learn the shortcut for them.