Flädle is a southern German garnish and soup ingredient from the region of Baden-Württemberg consisting of savory pancakes, cut into ribbons.

[3] Frittaten (from the Italian frittata, "frying") are sliced pancakes called Palatschinken, combined with beef consommé it becomes the famous soup.

For instance in his book: "Der Theatermacher" ("The Theater Maker"), he described a state actor named Bruscon who travels through the Austrian provinces whining about how awful the frittaten soup is everywhere: "Always these grease eyes..." Except at Gaspoltshofen, which is down to Hedi Klinger (the chef) and the fact that Bernhard frequented the establishment when residing nearby at Lake Traunsee.

Meine Mutter fand das ziemlich übertrieben, zumal Bernhards Lieblingsgericht immer noch der Schweinsbraten war.“English: "Literary scholars and feature editors visited our inn frequently and inquire about Thomas Bernhard and the Frittatensuppe.

"This gave German comedian and author Harald Schmidt the idea to travel to Bernhard's favorite guesthouses and follow his culinary trail.