As long as I was stuck in the house during Chicago’s blizzard, I decided to go on a cooking and baking binge. I found this Austrian cookbook that I haven’t looked through in a long time. I learned that Austrians love desserts and baking, so this was a good book to explore. The culinary bouquet of Austria […]
Digging Out!
I’m sure you all have heard about the blizzard conditions in many states across the country. I wanted to show you a few photos of our house today. We woke up to a winter wonderland, and are still digging out! I don’t think we are going out the back door today, do you?! Or driving […]
Blizzard!!
Hi everyone! We have a blizzard here in Chicago, and it just dawned on me that we could lose power at any time and I might not be able to write my blogs. I am going to go work on them soon, but if you don’t see new blogs for a day or two, you will […]
Squeal with Delight
The pig is actually an ancient and honorable animal. According to Darwin, the pig was domesticated in China around 5,000 BC. Hogs came to the Western Hemisphere ahead of the Mayflower; Columbus brought eight on his second voyage. The sow was even viewed respectfully by Greeks and Romans as the nourisher of Zeus. Pigs have […]
Old Cookbooks, Former Neighbors, and a Wonderful Life
Today marks the first anniversary of this blog. I can’t believe I have been writing for a year, and have loved every minute of it. The first blog I wrote was on January 31, 2010 which would have been my Grandmother’s 113th birthday. In her honor and memory, the first blog was about her original […]
Recipe for a Winter’s Day
This will warm you up on a cold day. It’s incredibly good! Roasted Root Vegetable and Polenta Casserole Roasted Vegetables:2 parsnips (about 1/2 lb total), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces5 carrots (about 1/2 lb total), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces3 large sweet peppers (red and yellow), cored, seeded, and cut into 1-inch wide strips1 bulb […]
Recipe for Saturday, January 29th
It is definitely bread baking weather. I cut this recipe out of a Gourmet magazine many years ago and it still remains a favorite. No better way to heat up the house in freezing weather than baking some bread. French Bread 1 small cake fresh yeast2 teaspoons granulated sugar1-3/4 cups lukewarm water1 generous teaspoon salt6 cups sifted bread […]
International Week, Day Five: Profile of Swiss Cuisinier Fredy Girardet
Fredy Girardet has been called the greatest chef in Europe and one of the greatest chefs in the 20th century. This amazing cookbook was translated into English by Chef Judith Hill and her husband Michael, who together tested every recipe using American products and measurements. The Hills came to the conclusion that Fredy Girardet is a […]
