Styrian sour soup Styrian sour soup Styrian sour soup () is a sour soup that originates from Lower Styria. Styrian sour soup was a staple at "koline", the biggest secular festival, and become a synonymous with late-night parties. It was typically served at nuptials after midnight. It is prepared at the feast of "koline" (pig slaughter) from the trotters (feet) and parts of pork head and spiced with onions, garlic, marjoram, thyme, parsley, black pepper, salt and apple or wine vinegar. Slice the meat and vegetables for stock into pieces and boil in salted water. together with herbs. Cut the potatoes into pieces
History of French wine The 14th century was a period of peak prosperity for the Bordeaux-English wine trade that came to a close during the Hundred Years' War when Gascony came back under French control in 1453. Following the expulsion of the English, Dutch wine traders took on a more prominent role in Bordeaux. The Dutch were avid traders, buying wine from across Europe (particularly the Mediterranean countries) for trade with Hanseatic states, and were eager to capitalize on the potential of the French wine industry. For most of the 16th and 17th century, the Dutch traders would play an intimate role in the