Category Archives: English

Deep Fried Rabbit Legs

Feeling a little introspective this morning, I questioned my preoccupation with making and taking pictures of food.  How did I get here?  What’s it all about?  Where am I going with this? What I arrived at was that I cook … Continue reading

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Jamie’s Lamb with Olives and Tomatoes

I guess I’m starting to get settled because I’m doing Jamie again   So much to talk about today; Fresh Paradise, lamb and proper food labeling. I love Fresh Paradise http://www.frischeparadies.eu/stores/stuttgart.html !  All the food I could normally get in the Sens, … Continue reading

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Hoisin Glazed Salmon Steaks with Jerusalem Artichokes

I miss my fishmonger.  There’s that personal interaction; he knows who I am, what I like and what might tempt me.  He is knowledgeable of and has more than a pecuniary interest in his products.  He is funny and though I … Continue reading

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Souris d’Agneau Gallois or Frugal’s Surprise

The Fresh Paradise supermarket really does have everything!  Among other imported meats, they have Welsh lamb.  I immediately thought of Frugal  www.frugalfeeding.com and was pleased that I was finally going to see and taste this, according to Frugal, paragon of … Continue reading

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Roasted Goose Sandwich with Bottom of the Pan Relish

First of all, congratulations to the American people for yet another free and fair election.  Mr. Romney you fought the good fight.  Good luck to you President Obama in your second term. I couldn’t help but notice these mini-ham shaped … Continue reading

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Duck a l’Orangina

For several years now, I’ve been reading recipes that included sauces and marinades made with soft drinks; root beer, 7-up and Coke.  Well “bleah” I said and just marked it down to yet another symptom of American cooking blues.  But … Continue reading

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Barbet on the Barbie

Mad Dog gave me the idea to grill fish with thyme, garlic and olive oil.  Thanks Dog!   http://maddogtvdinners.wordpress.com/2012/08/04/sea-bream-griddled/  I had some small rouget barbets (red mullet) in the freezer and though they were a bit bony, the flavor was wonderful! I … Continue reading

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Glazed Chicken with Turnip Potato Puree

In 1991, we were evacuated from Port Au Prince, Haiti because while the Haitian president was in Washington, D.C., the military decided to call elections; coup d’etat.  The U.S. government was seriously P.O.’d and ordered “involuntary departure” for all but … Continue reading

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Jamie’s Fabulous Fish Pie

I’m having lighting issues again.  During the dull and dreary winter, the light shining on my photography table was perfect; soft and bright.  Now that the weather is sunny, I’m getting a harsh glare that is driving me insane.  Today, … Continue reading

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Pan Fried Cod with Beet Salsa

The French never cease to fascinate me; they have peeled and cooked beets in the fresh vegetable section of their supermarkets.  A lot of them, which means people are buying them.  Mind snatched again I, no beet lover, bought some … Continue reading

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