My conversion to Italian is nearly complete. I only cook “Italian Food.” I only crave “Italian Food.” I study it. I study Italian history, travel and culture. All I have left to do is learn to speak Italian and move to Italy! Oh ya! And I have to forget [...]

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Tonight was my first night of bachelordom as my wife is out of town on business. Normally, most guys would use this as an opportunity to do unusual things, and I am no exception. Tonight, I’m cooking with meat!
Begin by stopping at the new produce stand that opened down on the corner, thereby [...]

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It is What it Isn’t. The Tales of the Quest for Authenticity and some Red Bull.

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How to make Wienerschnitzel.The Original Wiener Schnitzel For the traditional Wiener Schnitzel, the Viennese normally use veal, and lard to fry it. Recipe for four people:
four veal cutlets of about 5 ounces (120 grams) each
for the breading:
flour
eggs
breadcrumbs
salt
lard for frying For the breading: Prepare three plates: Put flour on one, [...]

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