magic curry leaves

1-14-2020 Tue. 


 DINNER ---  curry leaves and cauliflower | french lentils with diced vegetables and pomegranate seeds | pan-fried plantain 

• fresh curry leaves provide a nice hint of curry flavor, but very light and herbal 

Under the spring moon

4-14-2011 Thu. warm, sunny.

BREAKFAST --- coffee
LUNCH --- rolls with Bavarian style cured pork
AFTERNOON-TEATIME ---apple
DINNER --- simmered cracked wheat and vegetables | boiled and pan -fried baby potatoes | oven-roasted Brussels sprouts | twice-cooked pork shoulder with caramelized onion | wine || eastern Mediterranean anise liqueur ( Turkish Raki or Lebanese Arak )

• a nice spring evening, the first dinner outdoor of the year. Raki the anise liqueur changes from clear to milky color when water or ice is added.