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There's so much that we, as a country, don't understand about Bavarian cream . For one, it probably isn't the creation of a Bavarian nor was it likely created in Bavaria. Had you guessed it was a French confection, you'd also probably be wrong. Bavarian cream, according to most, is actually a Swiss invention that was created for some forgotten Bavarian dignitary. Whatever its origin, a delicious Bavarian creme is a dessert popular around the world. Another thing, the classic Bavarian cream donut isn't from Bavaria, either. It's an American creation and actually not full of Bavarian cream at all, but rather a thick form of crème pâtissière. This is why some Americans are shocked to find actual Bavarian cream has a taste of liqueur. What we Americans lack in knowledge of European cuisine we more than make up for with an appreciation of European cars. Our affection for BMW is so great that the 128i Convertible , a decent piece of machinery, fails compared to our expectations...
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For better or worse, dragons have become something of a meme around here. Well, it looks like they're here to stay, with Spense delivering a comment in the BMW Hearts Diesel piece that seriously had the entire staff in fits here in the Cobo Hall press room. Check it out after the jump. Spence: That is seriously cute. Diesels are for dragons kinda like Sarah Silverman is for straight guys. She's kinda funny looking and probably a little psycho, but you still wanna [EXPLETIVE REDACTED] her. Wow. Detroit Auto Show: BMW Hearts Diesel
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If you're familiar with Belgian beer, you're familiar with the Trappist breweries. There are 171 Trappist monasteries in the world, but only seven of them produce beer (6 are in Belgium and the seventh (Koningshoeven) in clutch-less Holland). If you approach beer casually you are probably familiar with the most famous Trappist beer, Chimay. And if you are a liver-damaged geek like me, you know all about Brouwerij Westvleteren and their yellow capped 12. As Belgium has over 1,300 breweries, you know full well that someone else is going to try and compete with the monks. The first to do so was Moortgat Brewery. In keeping with the twisted Flemish sense of humor they named their product "Duvel," literally translated as Devil. Take that, Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance! This is also why you see scads of Belgian beers named things like "Lucifer" and "Beelzebub" and "Satan." What in the hell (get it?) does this have to do with cars...
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