July 25, 2006

The truth about clams (and mussels)

"In Italy, no cookbook or cook will ever advise you to discard any clams that don't open while cooking. Clams stay clamped shut because they are alive. The most reluctant ones to loosen their hold and unclench their shells...
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February 5, 2006

Rewind

It is a bit late to be talking about Christmas dinner but cooking was really what got us through the whole thing.

April 24, 2005

Mango Lime Salsa (with Grilled Shrimp)

With all of the unpacking and apartment activities, I didn't have a lot of time to plan for this IMBB - Orange event. But I think a lot of people are probably like me -- busy with increased Spring...

March 8, 2005

Wasabi-Almond Crusted Salmon (for 1)

Originally from the Northeast U.S, where all kinds of fish are plentiful and relatively affordable, I had to adapt to what was available in landlocked Germany. Salmon is inexpensive and easy to get here...it is also extremely good. I...

November 18, 2004

Cooking in Munich

I haven't been posting due to Internet issues ... but that doesn't mean I haven't been cooking! You'd be surprised at what I've made in this unbearably small hallway of a kitchen. [Work-related issues bring us to Munich for three...

April 2, 2004

Interesting recipe

Black Cod in Sake Kasu...
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