It was my intention that The Great Chicken Adventure was to be a three-part blog, culminating in the discovery of eggs. I am many things, but one thing that I am not is a tease. There have been many discoveries since I last wrote about the arrival of hens in my back yard, but eggs…
Archives for November 2016
Okonomiyaki (Savory Japanese Pancake?)
There are as many ways to make okonomiyaki in Japan as there are types of pizza in the US. Some people say it’s like a Japanese pancake, but it’s really not, believe me. It’s savory and very filling. I’m going to show you make a simple version, which is the version my wife and I…
Tools of the Trade: Romertopf Pork and Prunes
This is Karl’s Romertopf. It is brand new. Cook, Karl, cook! This is Philip’s Romertopf. Clean, Philip clean! My first Romertopf was given to me by a friend when I was in grad school. It arrived in much the same condition that mine is now. It is made from earthen ware, much the same as…