Gary grills perfect sausage For over 50 years, my mother, Irmgard, made homemade German sausages. It was the mainstay of every barbeque my family had while I was growing up. Sure, there would be burgers, but [...]
Every June in the small village of Stocksee in Schleswig-Holstein (the northernmost of the sixteen states of Germany), you will find the Park and Garden Show. This is nothing like our fairs in the US. There is an [...]
We recently had the great pleasure, while visiting New York City, to have an early dinner at Empellón Cocina, a new restaurant recommended by Gavin Kaysen for their creative interpretation of Mexican Cuisine. We were curious about the meaning of [...]
by Katrin Hakenesch Quarktorte I love all kinds of cakes and this one is one of my favorites. Quarktorte is not exactly a cake (Kuchen), it's rather a "fancy cake", a little special. My husband told Karin about [...]
Roasted Pork Shoulder for Carnitas We love Mexican cuisine, everything from fish tacos to chicken mole to the traditional Chiles en nogada. This weekend we made carnitas. This dish requires a pork shoulder. Naturally, in Costco fashion, the [...]
By Bryna Kranzler Maybe this isn't how you have fun with your kids, but it is how I do.Last summer, when Jesse was home for a visit, we had a free day together so I broke out a molecular gastronomy [...]
Deconstructed Niçoise Salad Planning a party can be daunting. We are always looking for fresh ideas, but the workload must be reasonable. Today, my daughter-in-law, Maria, and I hosted a baby shower for my niece, Leigh. The challenge [...]
MARY'S FREE RANGE WHOLE CHICKEN "IN A POT" You don't have to go to Brooklyn to have a Brooklyn experience. We have now found Brooklyn right in Mission Hills, a fun neighborhood in San Diego. Brooklyn Girl was [...]
The Partners of Woodruff Sawyer & Company, San Francisco, recently gathered to cook up some teamwork. The menu consisted of the "Dinner in Athens" chapter of Cook the Part. The participants gathered at the home of Susan Miner. [...]
Linda with Tamales By Linda Sierra I'm happy to report the tamales were a hit yet again this year. We made more than 6 dozen and it is done in a sort of assembly line where one [...]
