It’s only eight letters. Two simple syllables. Yet, it’s one of the most interesting foods in all of it’s incarnations. The dumplings I grew up with were risen dumplings served with fresh pork and sauerkraut. They were wonderful, fluffy things that took on the flavor of the broth in which they simmered. The Bavarian Kitchen [...]
Entries from October 2009
Dumpling ?
October 19th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Food
Tags: appetizers·dumplings·noodles
Tripe and Truffle
October 18th, 2009 · No Comments · Commentary
As a young apprentice, or cook’s helper, it was my goal to earn the right to wear a chef’s coat with cloth, french-knotted buttons. My training in classical French method and technique came via some of the best kitchens Chicago had to offer, working under true professional Chefs. Some seemed to be lacking the ability [...]
Tags: professiona chef
Christmas Cookies – Springerle
October 15th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Food, The Patisserrie
Springerle cookies were my run-away favorite Christmas treat. They were nice right out of the oven, however, the real enjoyment was only experienced after they sat a tantalizingly long period of time. To this day they are about the only anise flavored thing I like. What a beautiful creation they are, and the aroma whilst [...]