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… because that’s a given 🤗 Wine ?!

Bread ?!

You sure did a good job hiding that spinach … is that a commercial product ?!

I’ll have some of that. What does the “poached” refer to ?

Last soccer training for little one before the big school holidays … he requested “BYOH” - build your own hot dog … The setup … One of mine … Yummy !

Roasted chicken with tomato salad and (commercial) pommes duchesse …

Thank you for the interesting article. I had no idea …

Visiting my sister. While they & little one were enjoying Cologne, I had to work a bit. They requested a „light dinner“ upon returning, so I made do with what I could get in the vicinity … Enjoyed with a Bavarian beer … BIL was so happy with the focaccia I had to write him down the „recipe“ 🤭

I think you need to go longer at a slightly higher temperature … please refer to this. @mgaretz is the master of SV tri tip - maybe he can weigh in …

I feel that somehow as a cook - and we all are, that’s why we are here - you have the urge to please your audience. Sometimes more, sometimes less. But at the end you always go to great lengths to make your eaters happy: with multiple dishes, multiple courses, that one special dish, that difficult to get ingredient…

Bit of a rough week at work, so food needs to be simple and satisfying: Linguine (No. 7 from De Cecco) and Italian pork meatballs simmered in a onion/butter/tomato sauce. Basil, Parmigiano, black pepper. Plus 1 (ok, maybe 2) Duvel 🤭 TGIF tomorrow !

Seriously: when does that ever hurt ..?!

„Fried noodles“ …

I do not get it …

Salt & sugar cured and cooked ham ...

Pizza & Movie night, full family edition … Thanks to my parents visit I could make four pizzas tonight 🤗 Salami, sweet ham and mushrooms (aka Speziale in pretty much every pizzeria in Germany, although I‘d rather call it Standard) … My fathers request: fresh spinach & blue cheese (here: Saint Agur) … My moms (and my wifes, too) request: tuna & onions … And the „leftover pie“: grilled meatballs, onions, goat cheese and mushrooms … All enjoyed while starting to watch the new Disneys Peter Pan & Wendy. After 15 min we unanimously decided to stop the movie and watch the 1953 classic instead. I do like that Tinker Bell. No complaints 🥳

Thanks … although I probably selfishly enjoyed it as much as him ☺️

With my parents visiting, I do stray a bit from my usual weekend routine: My father asked if we could have “that breakfast we had in Dublin” (many years ago). Had to improvise a bit, but … Made him happy 🤗

I don’t understand where you take the 1 Tbs = 2 tsp equivalent from. From what I see (at least on the left glass), it says 1 Tbs = 4 tsp (the “one”being on the very left). From there it counts up. So only the first Tbs is divided into 4 tsp. The little “2” on the right side of the bracket reads - with the “one” above as “1/2” to me, which in turn is 2 tsp … I think one could easily verify by filling water up to the different measures and weight the whole thing …

For me, the Seville one was ok-ish. The flavor is there, but subtle. But truth to be told: Orange flavor doesn’t work for me in G&T, so it didn’t really had a chance to win me over. The Rangpur lime one is by far the most popular one in Germany, but for me the lime flavor was a tad too artificial. That might change at higher dilution, but I prefer my G&Ts on the strong side, so … The Malacca, however, hit the right spot. Crisp lemon flavor, with the herbal notes just a little upped to balance it out. Quite harmonious. Put a slice of lemon and a sprig of rosemary and it makes a great G&T.

My parents decided to come over the weekend, much to the delight of little one (and us, of course). When I asked them what they would like to eat, as usual they said Abendbrot (bread & cold cuts). So … made a focaccia & a mixed rye … Plus cheeses, cold cuts, otger snacks and some fresh Mett my father brought from my hometown. Fresh bread and Mett - cannot get better than this ! Happy evening 🤗

In this context, the answer might be Lüttje Lage* or at least some Doppelkorn before their shift … —- Sorry, link only in German. Please use Google translate …

It’s Wimbledon, so you usually need this …

If it comes in the right preparation and with the proper accompaniments …

BYOB - Build your own Brötchen ☺️ Brötchen selection … Leberkäse or Frikadelle … Stuff to add - caramelized onions, egg, cheese, aioli, pickles … My version 🤗