Scribere est agere
Posted on December 31, 2007 - Filed Under deep thoughts | Leave a Comment
Every florid platitude I might strive to scrawl or utter is a bastard ghost of irrefutable action.
Read More..>>Pigeons on Jelačićev Trg
Posted on December 30, 2007 - Filed Under Places, Videos, Zagreb, art, croatia, dislocated vignettes, europe, music | Leave a Comment
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Read More..>>Bakalar: Croatian Cod Stew
Posted on December 25, 2007 - Filed Under Podcasts, croatia, food and drink | Leave a Comment
Listen to the podcast: Bakalar: John J. Goddard podcast 12.25.2007
The Christmas meal in Croatia nearly always includes bakalar, a simple stew of dried cod and potatoes. It’s beyond delectable. The Croatian word bakalar is not only the name of the dish, but also of the fish. It’s a derivation of bacalao, the Spanish word for [...]
Read More..>>Christmas Time is Here
Posted on December 24, 2007 - Filed Under Podcasts, entertainments, food and drink, music | 1 Comment
For me, that means making chocolate truffles, and this year I used all organic ingredients: chocolate, cream, and fresh lavender. Yes, lavender chocolate truffles. I adore lavender.
For the smooth ganache centers, I used equal parts cream and chocolate (about 16 oz. on a dry scale). I brought the cream to around 130 degrees Fahrenheit, [...]
The Parasol Mushroom
Posted on December 19, 2007 - Filed Under croatia, food and drink, hrvatski | Leave a Comment
Listen to the podcast of this post: John J. Goddard - Parasol Mushroom, 12.19.2007
Mushroom hunting is so popular in continental Croatia that it’s practically considered a sport. It really is terrific fun, and aside from being a good excuse to spend hours milling about in the forest like an idiot, it can be quite rewarding [...]
Read More..>>Roasting on an Open Fire
Posted on December 18, 2007 - Filed Under Podcasts, food and drink | Leave a Comment
Listen: John J. Goddard 12.18.2007
I had a half kilo of ground beef that needed dispatching, and so I hove it into my backsack before heading to Pete and Mara’s function last evening. It was a warm, intimate gathering of friends and associates, and the fireplace was lit. I seasoned the beef liberally with sea salt, [...]
Read More..>>Fisherman’s Night
Posted on December 13, 2007 - Filed Under Places, croatia, europe, life, music | Leave a Comment
Ribarska Noć (Fisherman’s Night) happens in many towns and villages on the Dalmatian coast of Croatia. It’s basically a village block party with food, music, games and fun for all. Back in early August, the village of Marina had its Fisherman’s Night. As the town was gearing up for the party in the early evening, [...]
Read More..>>Glyptodontus Rex
Posted on December 12, 2007 - Filed Under In The News | Leave a Comment
Read this disturbing report on giant armadillos walking the South American soil back in the day. I’m quite glad I wasn’t around for that. The sight of modern armadillos is unsettling enough, and I strongly dislike their odor. Imagine the stink of that behemoth from Chile.
Read More..>>Drinking Vinegar
Posted on December 11, 2007 - Filed Under croatia, dislocated vignettes, europe, food and drink, people | Leave a Comment
Salad is good after dinner too. But after three plates of black risotto and plenty of Macedonian wine, Neven wanted more vinegar than arugula.
Read More..>>Overheard in Restaurant
Posted on December 10, 2007 - Filed Under life, people | Leave a Comment
“We’re all out of decaf, so if someone asks for decaf just give ‘em regular.”
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