No, not that sort, but the almost forgotten original sort, providing this weeks favourite German word.

In Switzerland, and I suppose German speaking countries, we have "Fleischkäse". This is a sort of luncheon meat, but also a meat-loaf type of hot dish.

I've been amused by the various translations into English which do the rounds at the ex-pat pubs. The literal translation is "meat-cheese" - a term which would probably turn a Texan ranch hand vegetarian.

Today I saw it on a menu billed as "liver cheese". It looked quite tasty served with gravy and mashed potatoes actually, but I demurred.

Title notwithstanding, this is indeed a post about the German language. My collection of favourite German words increases daily (well monthly maybe) and I thought I'd start airing them.

First on the list is an all time favourite

Dudelsack

Anyone with my Scottish heritage will be amused by the name. In truth this isn't the awe inspiring Highland War Pipe that has deafened and decimated friend and foe alike, but rather a gentler European version.

You can find many a muckle mair aboot it at yon hyperlink