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When baking, follow directions. When cooking, go by your own taste. ~Laiko Bahrs

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My mouth is watering...

Only hours away from great tasting saurbraten.  Now the question is…red cabbage?  spaetzle?  both?  Some say that German food is too heavy.  In the first cold days of the winter season, I can't think of anything better.  Who wants a clear broth hot soup when you can have a hearty beef roast with fruit and

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Saurbraten – 24 hours

We're now 24 hours in.  The beef has turned a beautiful maroon color.  The wine, garlic, pepper, juniper goodness is starting to permeate the meat inside out.  Flipped once this morning.  Can't wait to say hello and flip again in the morning.  See you soon saurbraten…

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Saurbraten - Three days that test ones patience

Have you ever had saurbraten?  Saurbraten is the German result of a lovely, fragrant bath for three days and then a nice slow braise.  I had this dish for the first time at Maders in Milwaukee many years ago.  At the time, they served two kinds.  One was Bavarian, the other of the Rhine. 

Tonight,

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