Surprising incident at the "Impeccable dinner": most attendees reside near each other
Retired Detective Uli Hosts Dinner Gathering in Hagen, Germany
Uli, a 65-year-old retired detective, is welcoming five participants from the Ruhr area for a unique dinner experience this week. Two of the participants reside in close proximity but rarely interact. Uli, a native of the area, opines that it feels like home to him despite his family's history in baking. He prefers hearty meals over gourmet dishes and has taken on the role of chef in his family, with his wife cooking for their first 20 years together.
For tonight's dinner, Uli has planned a European-inspired menu:- Ravioli with mushroom filling and sage butter (Italy)- Boeuf bourguignon (France)- Almond cake with vanilla ice cream and cream (Spain)
Interestingly, Mike, one of the guests, has a prior acquaintance with Uli, though not a close one. They have only met once, and Mike lives just 500 meters away. Uli confesses that he was unaware of this, knowing only that his brother-in-law is participating.
Upon arriving, the male-only group is greeted by Uli, who offers wine or beer as the aperitif. The guests engage in conversation, with Mike expressing that they are all open to both beverages. The ravioli, made by hand, kicks off the meal, triggering discussions about Uli's inspiration for the Italian starter.
The French classic Boeuf bourguignon, a slow-cooked dish, follows, chosen deliberately by Uli to allow him to engage with his guests rather than being preoccupied with cooking. After dinner, Uli presents an almond cake influenced by a Mallorca holiday, though the dessert did not meet Mike's expectations, who was hoping for a traditional Mallorcan recipe.
Overall, Uli's guests were satisfied with his performance, rewarding him with 31 points. The event was in cooperation with teleschau.
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Uli's home-and-garden setup, with a kitchen full of cooking equipment and a lifestyle that revolves around food-and-drink, was a fitting stage for the European-inspired dinner gathering he hosted. As the retired detective turned chef served up Ravioli, Boeuf bourguignon, and an almond cake, he shared his culinary journey, from his preference for hearty meals to his experiences in foreign countries like Italy, France, and Spain.
