The dual nature of spaetzle

Einstein must have loved spaetzle. After all, he was largely responsible for fostering our understanding of the dual nature of light. And just like light, part wave and part particle, spaetzle comprises two distinct natures: that of the noodle and that of the dumpling. The only real difference between light and spaetzle? Spaetzle is delicious and, best of all, contains no harmful UV rays.

By James P. DeWan, Special to Tribune Newspapers

January 30, 2013