Punch - is a rhum and fruit mix with added sugar and spices. It is served as an apéritif before starting a meal, both as a matter of tradition and because the drink itself is strongly alcoholic. 

A popular tradition is that “chacun prépare sa propre mort” (everyone prepares his own death). Instead of serving the mixed drink, the host puts out the ingredients, and everyone prepares the drink according to their own taste.

In the traditional preparation, potato slices and diced onions are first fried in plenty of olive oil. As soon as these are at least half cooked, eggs (beaten and salted) are added. Mix everything together and cook slowly in a pan until the eggs have set and the tortilla has a firm shape. The finished tortilla is then turned out like a cake.

Sauerkraut is stewed with a little water or stock and fat. In addition to salt and pepper, the usual spices are bay leaf, juniper, caraway, cloves or marjoram. Depending on the region, ingredients such as onions, apples or grapes are also added. In Hessen, for example, this is apple juice and in Thuringia beer.