Thursday, February 11, 2010

Slow food

2-11-2010 Thu. cold, windy, sunny

LATE-MORNING BREAKFAST --- coffee | homemade rustic bread | Pyrenees  sheep cheese | apple
AFTERNOON-TEATIME ---  green tea | sweetened lotus seeds 
DINNER --- wonton soup | stir-fried chive flowers and smoked tofu | clay pot of winter melon, ginkgo nuts, mushroom and braised beef shank | rice | red wine 


  • Clay pot  can be a symbol for slow food. Seasonal ingredients are gathered in one pot and simmered for hours over low heat.