Category Archives: Cooking

Georgian Chicken Liver Chashushuli Supreme

Posted on May 24, 2013 by

I’ve wanted to make chicken liver chashushuli since the recipe was published in March https://georgiaabout.wordpress.com/2013/03/11/about-food-chicken-liver-chashushuli/, but I’ve just gotten around to finding some nice fresh chicken livers.  Right next to the livers were some gizzards and of course I couldn’t resist, … Continue reading →

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Crispy Duck Legs with Spinach Ragout

Posted on May 23, 2013 by

Back from 3 days in the mountains, I needed to address some refrigerator issues; a bag of spinach, a tomato, a bell pepper, 1/2 of a red onion and parsnips. I “stepped away” from the bacon and made a nice … Continue reading →

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Garmisch – Edelweiss Lodge and Resort

Posted on May 22, 2013 by

Edelweiss Lodge and Resort is a U.S. military vacation facility located in Garmisch, Germany.  It is an absolutely gorgeous lodge with correct, upscale, friendly service.  English spoken everywhere, you would have thought you were in the U.S. I was excited … Continue reading →

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Garmisch, Germany

Looking out from the hôtel terrace.

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Bavarian Chipolte Poussin with Sweet Potatoes

Posted on May 19, 2013 by

Sunday lunches are my favorites because Jade is here and it seems more like a family meal.  Cruising the Saturday market in Waiblingen, I stopped at a stall of a poultry farmer.  His eggs and poultry looked “correct” and he … Continue reading →

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Spicy Shrimp Vegetable Stir Fry with Udon

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

Seriously hungry this morning, I visited the refrigerators downstairs and pulled out whatever caught my fancy; zucchini, baby bok choy, red bell pepper, scallions, chillies, asparagus and black tiger gambas from the freezer. Having no idea at all what I … Continue reading →

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Mogettes in the Jar

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

I absolutely crave fresh beans like borlotti, fava and white kidney beans or mogettes.  I had resigned myself to waiting until late summer for the bean season when I read a post by Roger Stowell with a lovely photo of … Continue reading →

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Sun Dried Tomato Pesto

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

Back in the day, probably in West Africa, I saw a fantastic photo of sun dried tomato pesto in one of my magazine subscriptions; Gourmet, Bon Appetit or Food and Wine.  I wanted to make it so badly, but sun … Continue reading →

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Guinea Fowl with Potato, Aubergine, Tomato and Peppers

Posted on May 14, 2013 by

It’s annoying when your refrigerator dictates the menu of the day;  wrinkled, past their prime vegetables illuminated under the unforgiving light of the LG. You know you have to cook them whether you’re in the mood or not! What I … Continue reading →

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Jade Does Salad

Posted on May 12, 2013 by

It’s Mother’s Day and I am always allowed to do what I want on this day.  Yes, I could go to a restaurant but because most things are closed in Stuttgart on Sundays, I preferred to cook and Jade volunteered to do … Continue reading →

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