It’s been a tricky couple of weeks chez Dietz but food-wise at least, I’ve still managed to be wildly spoilt, so I really shouldn’t complain. There’s been a lunch of freshly-caught trout from a fantastic fish restaurant in the forest; my husband’s version of Saltimbocca alla Romana (veal with parma ham and sage); and a huge mound of perfect purple plums dropped off by my mother-in-law. I’ve contentedly experimented with my terrific Lebanese cookbook; and been treated to home-cooked Italian food by a new friend who brought Pesce Finto to a playdate: “false fish” is a potato, tuna, sardine and caper dish served cold from a fish-shaped mould and it’s absolutely delicious – fishy, salty and rather refreshing.
Last night, I attended the party of a Korean friend who dished up a staggering array of incredible food for a very enthusiastic crowd, including Kimchi pancakes, spicy pork, fresh summer rolls and sweet potato noodles as well as a few non-Korean treats such as mini Frikadelle (German burgers) sandwiched between tiny, heart-shaped slices of brown pita bread. And to top it all off, my husband and I are about to cart the Mini Dietz off down to the South of France to celebrate the wedding of a very good friend, so I’m looking forward to a couple of weeks of sun, sea and snails. As I said… I really definitely shouldn’t complain!
Food news and recipes from Germany…
★ 10 things you won’t find at a German grill party
★ Creative German Cuisine: Spaghetti Eis
★ How to make really good hamburger buns (for those suffering in Germany without)
…and further afield:
★ A truly brilliant French idea for using the lumpy, bumpy fruit and vegetables that supermarkets usually choose not to stock (would you buy an inglorious orange?)
★ The world’s biggest buffet (in a rather surprising location. Clue? There’s snails and foie gras!)
★ What to do with bruised fruit
★ Minimalist kit for the travelling cook.
Hope you’ve all had a terrific couple of weeks, and thanks for sticking with Eating Wiesbaden even though things have been a bit quiet here of late!
Have a lovely time in the South of France! It sounds like you are having a lovely summer so far :).
Thank you! Its had its moments, but I definitely can’t complain about the food 😉