Month: October 2020

OMI’S SCHMORGURKEN – CUCUMBER-APPLE-TOMATO STEW WITH GROUND MEAT & DILL

Schmorgurken (stewed cucumbers) is a traditional German dish that originated in East Prussia (now Russia). It sounds quite odd and probably not very appealing for people who never had it - a stew of cucumbers, apples, tomatoes, and Hamburger meat - but I assure you, it tastes very good (and there's bacon in it!) My … Continue reading OMI’S SCHMORGURKEN – CUCUMBER-APPLE-TOMATO STEW WITH GROUND MEAT & DILL →

SONGBIRD & SEA – A BREAD FROM THE COAST OF MAINE

(Hier geht's zur deutschen Version dieses Posts) Every year I'm looking forward to the Kneading Conference, hosted by the Maine Grain Alliance in Skowhegan/Maine. Alas, Covid-19 spoiled our appetite for any large gatherings this summer, and the event was canceled. Instead, following Zorra's invitation to contribute to World Bread Day 2020, I will present an … Continue reading SONGBIRD & SEA – A BREAD FROM THE COAST OF MAINE →