Sometimes things get lost in translations. Take what we call Omelett, for example. It is different from your pancake or “omelet” and goes by the French name of “crêpe” which if pronounced incorrectly, doesn’t sounds like anything you would want on a plate. Whatever you call it though, these light, soft and delicious flimsy delivery devices provide the starting point for one of my kids favorite dinners. This love for crepes dates back generations, as I fondly remember my Omi making paper-thin and aptly-named “OMEletten” for me. Family history puts me at a record 14! Not sure if that says more about my insatiable appetite, or my Omi’s love for cooking and feeding us all delicious food! Come and make some crepes with us! Continue reading “Crêpe, Omeletten, Omelet, Pancakes: It’s Confusing…”
Month: July 2014
Garlic Butter
When I was in college, my sister met a Australian boy traveling through Europe on her train ride to Milan. In a sign of compassion, she invited him to spend a few nights on our couch. After all, he didn’t have a place to stay. Long story short, he ended up making us dinner – he was an aspiring chef and, apart from teaching him a thing or two on how to cook pasta properly, he left me with the gift of garlic butter. Come and cook with us! Continue reading “Garlic Butter”
It’s Time for an Aperol Spritz
You know you’re in Italy when you walk into a bar or restaurant and everyone is sipping from an orange glass. In case you haven’t had Aperol Spritz before, trust me, it is almost a ritual in Italy and probably the most widespread and common aperitif in Italy. So if you feel a little Italian this summer, grab a bottle of Aperol and have yourself an Aperol spritz. Continue reading “It’s Time for an Aperol Spritz”
Does Your Breakfast Come in a Jar?
When I was a child, I spent many school nights sleeping over at my neighbor’s house. Apart from the usual rules of going to bed early and behaving well, I had to get up early enough to go home for breakfast. I’m not sure if that was because my parents wanted to make sure that I got to school in time or that I ate a nutritious breakfast. Either way, starting the day with a good meal has stayed with me for all these years. Bircher Muesli is really my breakfast of choice and we have started to make it ahead in little mason jars the night before. This is perfect for a breakfast on the go or when you are lucky enough to spend a night in a tent and want something quick to eat while you wait for the hot chocolate to warm up. Come and cook with us! Continue reading “Does Your Breakfast Come in a Jar?”
Celebrating Independence Day
We at Come and Cook with Us wish our American readers a happy July 4th celebration. May your day be filled with laughter, joy and plenty of good food. With the summer season officially in full swing, we look forward to sharing with you beloved dishes that take advantage of the seasonal produce bounty. Some of our posts will come straight from Italy, where Kathrin is spending the next few weeks doing field work and catching up with her family. Stay tuned for more, including some insights into what aperitivo Italians sip this time of year. Come and cook with us!
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