Oranges brighten up a cold winter. Not only do they brighten up a home, you can have them after each meal, squeeze them for juice, grated zest for cakes and cookies. The tangy flavour is unmistakeable.
It is so special when food brings back memories and when I read through this recipe with 'boiled oranges', I started reminiscing of childhood times when I was coughing out my lungs. Medications didn't seem to work. Finally, oranges were used. I can't remember who gave or recommended this cure but it worked. Simply boil 1 or 2 oranges in some water till soft, squeeze out the juice, mix the warm juice with honey and drink.
This a dense and moist cake which can keep for a week. Not very sweet, buttery, orangey......awesome !!
The colour would have been better if blood orange is used. I highly recommend organic orange for this recipe because you are eating the entire orange. If you have no other choice, wash the orange with hot water before you boil it.
When one mention rice in Italy, Giovanni is not thinking of fried rice or sushi. He is thinking of RISOTTO. Risotto rice cooked not in rice cooker but in a pan. The rice is cooked briefly in onion and olive oil and then white wine is added followed by stock. End result will be a kind of soupy cream rice with sprinkled or stirred-in grated Parmigiano cheese.
This was exactly what I had to for lunch - Risotto rice (without cheese) with codfish filet and stewed chicory.
We don't find Figs all year round in Germany. They start to appear late in summer and the season is short. The varieties are limited, green or brown/purple and they're either from Turkey or Spain or from some parts of southern europe.
I usually eat them as fruit, two bites and they're gone. Or in a salad as a component with goats cheese. No, I don't peel them like some people do. Such a waste !!
For a change, I decided to bake them - A delightful tart with buttery casing. This dessert is perfect for autumn, serve warm from the oven or at room temperature with or without a dollop of whipped cream.
Summer is coming to an end......too soon. Nights are getting frosty so I had to bring the tomatoes in even though they are still green. Guess family and friends will be getting gifts of GREEN TOMATO JAM :-)
These were my salad the last 2 days
These became soup - tomato soup
Should anyone be interested in the seeds of this variety of tomato, let me know.
In german, they're called reisende tomaten. Seems it is a very old breed and originated from Peru or Ecuador. Genetically untouched.
Not in the mood to post receipes but here are some goodies which I made/baked in August.
Kuih Salat/Pulut Seri Muka
Butter 'Cake'
Woon Cai Kou
