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, [...]
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, [...]
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