My grandfather was born 102 years ago last Tuesday. The exact location and date of his death are unknown. He was a soldier in the 6th German army that fought in the Battle of Stalingrad, the bloodiest battle of the Second World War. Continue reading
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Drawing the taste line
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When putting together recipes for a cookbook about a country’s cuisine the big question is, do you want it to be mainly accurate or appetizing? As I am reviewing the recipes in Spoonfuls of Germany I realize taste is what matters to me most. And taste, of course, is personal. Continue reading
My volte-face on quince
In Germany, like in the United States, quinces were a forgotten fruit for a long time – until the Slow Food Movement rediscovered them. Continue reading
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