Agar du jour : heat wave spiced wine pears (via Gourmande in Osaka)

That's not Christmas market yet, but… Pear juice agar jelly. And wine jelly, and Ceylon cinnamon… Pour a little wine. Add cinammon (powdered with a little sugar, or not). Enjoy ! … Read More

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Eating simple – Melon and wine (via Gourmande in Osaka)

Fresh melon. Wine. Balance, harmony, freshness. As we are stepping into the raining season and it's wet hotness, I feel like eating simple items rather than complex meals. So I've added that "ultra simple" category. I prefer one not too sweet for this. It's an oridinary Chili red wine. The melon brings mildness that mingles into tannin bitterness. … Read More

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Silky red cabbage

When a red cabbage meets a red apple, they start dancing…

Ball gown…

Lace…

Ribbons…

Silk…

After a hot bath (in vinegared water), they go to bed, with fried onion and red wine.

You’ve slept long hours (in the oven). It’s time get up… and show your jewels (chestnuts).

Chou rouge aux pommes et marrons – Rotkrut mit Epfel un Keschte
Adapted from L’inventaire du Patrimoine Culinaire Francais, Alsace