My progress since you last heard from me.
I am obsessed with finishing my latest project. I’ve earnestly been working on the guest house since August, using every spare moment of my time. I haven’t kept up with posting my progress… Continue reading
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Bucatini with Zucchini, Peppers and Fresh tomatoes
Bucatini with Zucchini, Peppers and Fresh tomatoes 1 package of Bucatini pasta 200 g Mortadella, cut into small cubes 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 3 young zucchini, halved and sliced into… Continue reading
Getting the heat out of the kitchen
When I was a child my father had a contraption for frying fish. It was a plumbers burner which he put an iron kettle on top. After a fishing trip he would set… Continue reading
The reconstruction of the guesthouse
The construction of the guesthouse and garage which is attached to the main house was completed in 1939. It was a modest little apartment, just one room with electricity but no indoor plumbing.… Continue reading
It’s reconstruction time again
As the weather warmed in late spring I got started on another reconstruction project. It is one we started in 2005 THE RECONSTRUCTION BEGINS. , worked at from time to time but never finished. My intentions… Continue reading
Brandied Apricot Preserves
Preserves may be any fruit cooked whole or in large pieces with sugar so as to keep it’s shape. The fruit is cooked in sugar and a little water until tender then packed… Continue reading
Broiled Apricots with Traditional Balsamic Vinegar
Broiled Apricots with Traditional Balsamic Vinegar Ingredients 12 ripe apricots, cut in half with pit removed 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Place apricot halves in ovenproof baking dish,… Continue reading
Classic Lasagna
Classic Lasagna ingredients Bolognese sauce: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion 2 stalks celery, sliced chopped 1 carrot finely grated 1 clove of garlic 600 g ground beef 250 g peeled whole or… Continue reading
Risotto with truffles
Risotto with truffles (Ingredients for 6 persons) 400 g round rice such variety Arborio 1 onion, finely chopped 50 g butter 2 dl white wine 1.5 liters chicken stock 75 g freshly grated… Continue reading
A Florida Holiday
After spending ten years in the Czech Republic I returned to my home in Florida for a holiday. Knowing that Florida’s summers are unbearably hot, I choose to return to my roots in April,… Continue reading