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Monthly Archives: August 2006
stockholm: medieval tavern medeltidskrogen sjätte tunnan
Úlfr GrÃmsson lumbers into the dark, noisy tavern. He is famished from a long day of seafaring and battle, and thirsty for a good jug of mead. Úlfr wearily lugs his Viking gear and sack into the tavern’s back room, … Continue reading
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foodbloggers in stockholm
The other day, I met Anne of Anne’s Food here in Stockholm. Anne and her husband very kindly invited me over to their home for a proper Swedish dinner. You can read Anne’s post detailing the delicious menu, here. I … Continue reading
stockholm: östermalms saluhall
These photos are of Östermalms Saluhall, a gourmet food hall in the upscale region of Östermalm. The hall includes a variety of stalls, including a bakery, confectionary, greengrocers, fishmongers, butchers, and cheese shops. There are stalls that sell homemade goods … Continue reading
spinach not pesto with pasta
Here’s a recipe for a light summer supper. spinach, ricotta, and gorgonzola not pesto with pasta 1 lb pasta, cooked and drained, 1-2 cups reserved cooking water butter 1 bunch fresh spinach, washed, trimmed, and coarsely chopped 1/3 lb fresh … Continue reading
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crackers i have known
When there’s no bread in the cupboard, and you don’t feel like making popcorn, a good cracker is just the thing for a crisp, mid-morning snack. Along with a slice or two of sharp cheddar cheese, crackers are wonderfully crunchy … Continue reading
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nagaimo: the legend of the slimey tuber
Remember that weird looking vegetable I bought at Berkeley Bowl? It’s up there on the right, looking potato-like in an anemic sort of way, and somewhat hairy. Nagaimo is its Japanese name, and the Japanese turn it into a pancake … Continue reading
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larry sums it up
I’ve been catching up on the American culture I’ve missed while living abroad in Israel. You know, important stuff, like NASCAR, Black Pepper Jack Doritos, and The Anna Nicole Smith Show. Yes folks, this is the same country that brought … Continue reading
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tindoras and eggs
Here’s what I did with those funny little mini-cucumbers I recently bought. I fried them with spices and eggs and served them with potatoes for a Sunday breakfast. Tindoras are fun to eat, they’re crunchy like cucumbers, but with an … Continue reading
fennel, litchi, and roses
Using the edible roses I bought at Berkeley Bowl, I made a sweet topping/compote that complements vanilla ice cream or yogurt. I’ve always been intrigued by the slightly floral taste of litchi, which is accentuated here by the rose petals … Continue reading
groceries
This week I did my grocery shopping at Berkeley Bowl, a local supermarket specializing in high quality, local foods and produce. Parking at Berkeley Bowl is akin to scoring tickets to the Stones and travelling back in time to watch … Continue reading