Tiki Tom
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Are you guys eating asparagus/spargel already??? Here, Spargel is practically a pagan religion dedicated to the goddess of spring. In fact, Spargel is almost synonymous with Spring. Supposedly the Roman centurions were already eating Spargel in Vienna back when it was still called Vindobona. Of course, the Christians co-opted the vegetable. Now it’s an Easter thing. Anyway, still a bit early for asparagus here. Maybe in a few weeks. (It’s the white asparagus that everyone is crazy about here.)
On the other hand, Baerlauch has appeared in the market. It’s the first thing that pops up in the Vienna Woods in late March. I think it’s called bear garlic in English. Anyway, Mrs Tiki snapped it up and we had Baerlauch pesto last week. Really good.
This weekend —-because we were trapped and had nothing better to do—- we decided to break out the French Cook Book and make Duck a l’orange with baby potatoes and roast vegetables. Of course, it being a French recipe, we had to dirty every pot in the house.
But it turned out very good. And tastes great as leftovers... the orange really intensifies.
That sounds really good. May have to try that!
On the other hand, Baerlauch has appeared in the market. It’s the first thing that pops up in the Vienna Woods in late March. I think it’s called bear garlic in English. Anyway, Mrs Tiki snapped it up and we had Baerlauch pesto last week. Really good.
This weekend —-because we were trapped and had nothing better to do—- we decided to break out the French Cook Book and make Duck a l’orange with baby potatoes and roast vegetables. Of course, it being a French recipe, we had to dirty every pot in the house.
But it turned out very good. And tastes great as leftovers... the orange really intensifies.Lentil tacos with pineapple salsa! They have become one of my favorite meals. And they are pretty darn good for me too.
That sounds really good. May have to try that!
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