On my last visit to Colmar, France, I watched a Crepe maker making these very thin delicate pancakes. I learned, they are not sweet, but instead savory. Unlike pancakes, Crêpes have a very smooth batter, mostly achieved with a hand mixer, but whisking in a bowl can do the job. Continue reading French Crêpes, a thin, melt in your mouth kinda pancake
Still looking for a vegetable as a side dish for your next dinner? I found this to be a good fit for my dinner table. I cooked this Carrot dish the first time at my annual Christmas dinner with friends. It was a hit! Continue reading Glazed Carrots with Walnuts
Some dishes are more than just delicious—they’re a bridge between cultures, a reason to gather, and a celebration of simple ingredients. Recently, I spent a cozy afternoon making Potato Pancakes with a dear German friend. The kitchen was filled with chatter. The scent of sizzling oil permeated the air. It was accompanied by the kind of laughter that only comes from cooking with someone who … Continue reading Delicious Potato Pancakes: A Cultural Delight
