It's German tradition to cook and eat pork and sauerkraut for New Year's Day. Pigs are considered symbols of good luck, and cabbage leaves symbolize money and thus, wealth. In German agrarian communities, families who owned a pig were considered fortunate in that they would be able to feed their families during the winter. I consider this a delicious tradition when paired with homemade applesauce and mashed cauliflower or sweet potatoes. Now I just need to figure out what to do with all of the leftover pork roast. Pulled pork sandwiches anyone?
Saturday, January 1, 2011
New Year's Eve dinner at Sofitel's Le Sud Restaurant
Some friends and I indulged in a luscious seafood buffet dinner on the banks of the Nile for New Year's Eve last night. The real star in my opinion were the delicate French desserts, ranging from flaky custard-covered lady fingers stuffed with fresh, juicy blackberries to mini creme brulées topped with a crackled sugar topping, a sweet, fleshy litchi and a tart gooseberry.
Friday, October 1, 2010
A Taste of Upper Egypt
This past week I spent a couple of days in Upper Egypt, namely Assiut and Minya. Assiut is known as the region's most important agricultural center, and Minya is known as the "Bride of Egypt" due to its strategic location in Middle Egypt. I was thrilled to escape from the hustle and bustle of Cairo for a few days.
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