Back in the US, nettles are my favorite wild food. Here in Germany, it’s bärlauch, also known as wild garlic or bear garlic. On Sunday Steven and I rented a car and went for a hike near the small town of Coppenbrügge…
Bärlauch Roasted Chicken
April 30th, 2009 | by Jen | published in All, Around the World, Meats and Sausages, Weekend Projects
Glass Encrusted Pork Chops
May 13th, 2008 | by Jen | published in All, Garlic, Meats and Sausages, Most Popular, Succulent Spices
POP-CHINK! That’s the sound the pyrex pie dish made when it exploded all over my dinner. Though I lost my dinner, I did learn a valuable lesson about pyrex baking dishes — they are sensitive to heat differentials!
Slivered Dandelion Greens with Chorizo
April 14th, 2008 | by Jen | published in All, Dandelion Greens, Garlic, Onion, Succulent Spices, Veritable Vegetables, Weeknight Recipes
Whether foraged from the backyard or purchased at the farmer’s market, dandelion greens occupy a special place in my heart during the spring. Their bitter bite enlivens my palate and makes sweetness even sweeter…
Wilted Dandelion Greens with Garlic and Pecans
February 11th, 2008 | by Jen | published in All, Dandelion Greens, Garlic, Nuanced Nuts, Pecans, Shallots, Succulent Spices, Veritable Vegetables, Weeknight Recipes
A new twist on an old saying — one woman’s weed is another woman’s dinner. It’s true, I really enjoy eating a few plants that are typically thought of as weeds — dandelion greens, sorrel, purslane…
