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Posted on May 15, 2008 - Filed Under food and drink, life | Leave a Comment
I had a shot of good Russian vodka with an olive tonight.
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Posted on April 16, 2008 - Filed Under food and drink, life | Leave a Comment
No one knows how to drink wine in this country. Wine without water is like sex without restraint.
Read More..>>Wheat, Barley, Corn and Rye
Posted on February 19, 2008 - Filed Under food and drink | Leave a Comment
If there is one single, solitary deed that is more restorative and reassuring than any other, it is quite possibly the act of baking bread. If you build the oven and fire as well, all the better. Working grain and water with the hands is not only a response to our own innate impulses, [...]
Read More..>>Pileći Kebap
Posted on January 25, 2008 - Filed Under food and drink | Leave a Comment
Nema ništa bolje u tri sati.
Read More..>>Travarica: Herb Brandy
Posted on January 13, 2008 - Filed Under croatia, food and drink | Leave a Comment
Rakija (RAH-kee-yah) is the catch-all term for any kind of spirit distilled from fruit in Croatia, and it pretty much translates to ‘brandy’. Just as there’s apple brandy, plum brandy, berry brandy and so on, varieties distilled from different source materials take more specific names. Here are a few:
šljivovica (SHLEE-vo-vee-tsa) - plum brandy
lozica [...]
Cream Cheese and Sass
Posted on January 12, 2008 - Filed Under dislocated vignettes, food and drink, life, people, portland | Leave a Comment
I was in the neighborhood coffee joint this morning for my caffeine and calories. After I’d served myself a cup of the black…
I : Actually, can I get a bagel and cream cheese as well?
He: Uh, yeah. Just a minute.
I : No problem, bro.
I paid for the roll. I went out on the patio, [...]
Frittata di Giorno
Posted on January 6, 2008 - Filed Under food and drink | Leave a Comment
What probably looks to you like a decent penne rigate con salsiccia fresca is actually the jumping off point for a Sunday afternoon repast. I sliced cooked Italian sausages, diced a bit of prosciutto, chopped some parsley and sauteed it all up with sliced onions and garlic. Easy. Then I threw in some leftover penne [...]
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 [...]
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