In a message dated 11/9/2004 10:37:47 PM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: I have never had a spaetzle or heard of it that I recall. What is it? ============================ Pat, It is a kind of soft noodle made with flour. We used to have them with fried onions on them. German dish. One German restaurant near Philly used to serve them lightly fried. These were the best. Once I master the way to make them I am going to try frying a few. Looked and tasted like they were fried in butter. YUM!! Dot