Cast iron pot

The combination of leeks, olive oil and orange juice is serving me well. I sauteed three sliced leeks in olive oil, in the cast iron Dutch oven my mother regrets having handed over to me. I had juiced three oranges and I added the juice to this, and stuffed the rinds into the cavity of … More Cast iron pot

Larra

All those academics who talk about “time management,” and have never read this, have truly missed out. [S]i mañana u otro día no tienes, como sueles, pereza de volver a la librería, pereza de sacar tu bolsillo y pereza de abrir los ojos para hojear [los pocos folletos] que tengo que darte [ya], te contaré … More Larra

Surprisingly Good

Pork chops with leeks and oranges Sauté 2 large leeks in olive oil. Add 2 boneless pork chops and the juice of 2 sour oranges; cover and simmer slowly until done. Serve with a garnish of sour, thickened milk (tykmælk) or kefir. Meditation on sour milk Here is a useful page that explains the differences … More Surprisingly Good

A new food.

These are goat cheese balls in oil with herbes de Provence. They are good and at $4.57 a jar, quite reasonable for a gourmet item. I have been eating them on flat bread and in salad but I am sure you could do much more with them. And they are from the Poitou, which is … More A new food.