Pretzels, or Brezeln, are the iconic knot-shaped bread from Germanic origins that I can't get enough of, especially when served with butter, ham, and a cold beer. During my time in Germany, they were a staple found in kiosks and beer halls. On my recent trip to...
Each year the private club where I am chef holds their "Spring Fling." It's a great excuse for a colorful spread. This year's was 15 hours over a simple spread. Honestly, more often the crowd here is about drinking, not eating. Regardless, here's...
My father lived in Germany, and both me and my brother spent time visiting him. I also was stationed there as Private Shapiro, soldier in this nation's army. Anyway, weekends off from military duty, me and my brother would ride 20 kilometers from my father's village...
Yearning for "laugen brezeln" (pretzels), I made a batch at home. Once again, I found myself off on timing and fermentation and... okay, I'll quit whining. Because laugen-fortitude inspired me to an epiphany. I can't reveal it here, but below are some pictures of the...
Pretzels are twisted. You know that. But do you know why? I don't but maybe there's some sweet logic in the rumor that they were invented by an Italian monk who named them piccola premi,(small rewards) or "pretiola" to reward children for prayers....
Falls menu changes and I decided to put some quicker lunch sandwiches to try out.Why not some nice home made brezel bread or a focaccia? Simple, overnight ferment with a bit of yeast and a baking soda dip. Focaccia relatively low maintenance dough with folds and...
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