tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post4144385601893903541..comments2024-03-14T14:56:06.978+01:00Comments on What's For Lunch Honey?: Cooking School: German Lentil and Sausage StewMeeta K. Wolffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05431777565420421364noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-83627915206835036292012-03-02T13:41:27.723+01:002012-03-02T13:41:27.723+01:00I'm an American who grew up in Germany and thi...I'm an American who grew up in Germany and this was one of our winter staples. But with less meat!<br /><br />As kids we found the vinegar flavor too strong so we would add ketchup as well.<br /><br />Now I make my own varieties with spinach or tomatoes or since I now live in Asia I will use smoked Cantonese sausage sometimes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-36242467599053303022011-03-01T06:55:01.668+01:002011-03-01T06:55:01.668+01:00yummy foods....just liked it :)yummy foods....just liked it :)clippingimageshttp://www.clippingimages.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-68533060335625470602011-01-21T16:42:10.519+01:002011-01-21T16:42:10.519+01:00The best thing I love about cooking is the verdict...The best thing I love about cooking is the verdict part... I always find myself very nervous and uneasy when finish cooking worrying that my cook won't fit those who will going to eat. And the best part is that when they start asking who cooked and expressing the impression.Tinahttp://www.isinorthamerica.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-56294750365075314392011-01-19T09:03:00.359+01:002011-01-19T09:03:00.359+01:00I absolutely love this post Meeta - the German foo...I absolutely love this post Meeta - the German food history (my great-grandfather came from Germany, so this is pretty interesting to me), the delicious sounding recipe and of course your fantastic photographs. This is a meat lover's dream!Marisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12412734634457510531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-53365211312717360852011-01-17T08:59:12.218+01:002011-01-17T08:59:12.218+01:00Great comfort food, and just right for this wintry...Great comfort food, and just right for this wintry spell. Love the window on regional cuisine Meeta, and love the meeting of flavours! lentils? Who would have thought??? This is just Mr PABs kinda stew!Deeba PABhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05527333008494519621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-46479082456178702552011-01-16T04:08:32.550+01:002011-01-16T04:08:32.550+01:00I wish I had more access to German cuisine. The f...I wish I had more access to German cuisine. The food looks very hearty and delicious.Dennis Maihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10872148904248899394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-72125422608256089182011-01-15T15:52:39.613+01:002011-01-15T15:52:39.613+01:00Kassler is hard to find in the US -- it is lean, d...Kassler is hard to find in the US -- it is lean, dry & lightly smoked. I usually use ham (find one not too sweet or smoky) to substitute for both the Kassler & the Bacon. This way it doesn't get too fatty.MikeWashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17360000334589234018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-40921088319033877502011-01-15T00:44:51.678+01:002011-01-15T00:44:51.678+01:00As a stew and casserole type of guy this is right ...As a stew and casserole type of guy this is right up my alley! So comforting Meeta! And thank you for explaining all the regional differences in Germany regarding local foods and dishes.Peter G | Souvlaki For The Soulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10589888584542143132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-91457897094396331032011-01-14T17:56:37.275+01:002011-01-14T17:56:37.275+01:00Meeta, this looks deliciously inviting! Beautiful ...Meeta, this looks deliciously inviting! Beautiful historical description as well.Your Life Channelhttp://yourlifechannel.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-76258457658630973712011-01-14T03:27:02.853+01:002011-01-14T03:27:02.853+01:00I have never cooked lentils other than the vegetar...I have never cooked lentils other than the vegetarian soup and porridges we make in lebanese kitchen; however, I am tempted now by this meaty version as it looks and sounds excellent, especially with the smoked sausages.tasteofbeiruthttp://www.tasteofbeirut.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-45572979635662245452011-01-14T01:58:45.867+01:002011-01-14T01:58:45.867+01:00Delish! We've been eating tons of soups &...Delish! We've been eating tons of soups & lentils lately! <br />Cupcake<br />Www.thefamily-table.blogspot.comPatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08796491435997036858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-80963888468464513002011-01-13T23:22:24.157+01:002011-01-13T23:22:24.157+01:00Oh my! my little (ok, not so little) sister is com...Oh my! my little (ok, not so little) sister is coming to Germany in less than 2 months for the Erasmus.. I'm happy you show us something about the German cuisine, it's like.. you know! the more you know about a country the nearer it seems!<br />Thank you! I love this dish, lentils are a favourite to me and Claudia!Julshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12821590499099448655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-34620533961501882282011-01-13T23:21:01.932+01:002011-01-13T23:21:01.932+01:00Hi Meeta,
just found your blog and love it. I am a...Hi Meeta,<br />just found your blog and love it. I am a German living in Chicago and love also our good old German stews. Drop by @ freshfromevaskitchen@blogspot.com/ if you have time<br />EvaEvahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12731291818159400210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-23671825895835004392011-01-13T21:25:41.114+01:002011-01-13T21:25:41.114+01:00perfect for a winter day.
pazperfect for a winter day.<br /><br />pazAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-72413227622870118162011-01-13T17:09:58.538+01:002011-01-13T17:09:58.538+01:00That's an absolutely perfect looking stew Meet...That's an absolutely perfect looking stew Meeta and definitely perfect for the current weather!Simones Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04667120955135293165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-86388445985497166382011-01-13T14:54:46.497+01:002011-01-13T14:54:46.497+01:00Whenever I feel like I am loosing the grip, the di...Whenever I feel like I am loosing the grip, the dish I always turn to is a big, steaming lentil stew. I think I have a little German in me ;o) Wish it was easier to get Kassler here - in South Africa every supermarket stocked Kassler chops, but not here :( As you know I am a huge fan of Bavarian cuisine and I make a mean Schweinesbraten but I am willing to travel north to share this Jeanne @ CookSister!http://www.cooksister.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-75752353478168382902011-01-13T14:02:39.984+01:002011-01-13T14:02:39.984+01:00I close my eyes and dream every time I read one of...I close my eyes and dream every time I read one of your posts - Jamie's and Jeanne's too! All of you are wonderful teachers and I always feel like I come away knowing something I didn't before. What's even more interesting Meeta is that I am part German - Yeager (Jager) is my maiden name; I have traced my roots back to the 1700s to a Nicholas Jager - don't remember which part SMITH BITEShttp://smithbites.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-89235978614764367782011-01-13T11:12:35.588+01:002011-01-13T11:12:35.588+01:00An interesting summary of the regional cuisine. I ...An interesting summary of the regional cuisine. I was in Stuttgart 15 months ago, and the food was varied,delicious and generous. I feel there was quite a large Turkish influence there. You certainly feel like you get your money's worth. And even more. Warm people, generous hospitality, beautiful countryside and the place is steeped with history. <br /><br />I also spent a little time in Through My Kitchen Windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17300798774076098054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-1481957317817859282011-01-13T11:04:39.163+01:002011-01-13T11:04:39.163+01:00Hey,
Yummy stew...:)
Dr.Sameena@
http://www.mye...Hey,<br /><br />Yummy stew...:)<br /><br />Dr.Sameena@<br /><br />http://www.myeasytocookrecipes.blogspot.com/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03238900510810927074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-11213392289252181772011-01-13T10:46:10.758+01:002011-01-13T10:46:10.758+01:00My gosh.....I never knew stew could look so beauti...My gosh.....I never knew stew could look so beautiful. I'm loving your ladle. Thanks for a great recipe and a little glimpse into German food geography!Sips and Spoonfulshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07710609056833765535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-71975776625163881682011-01-13T10:24:52.349+01:002011-01-13T10:24:52.349+01:00I adore comfort food even in the hot climate I liv...I adore comfort food even in the hot climate I live in. I agree with Tiinsa's comment about the food styling - you've done a lovely job.Sally - My Custard Piehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09426408003723480160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-32054687232396221882011-01-13T08:58:45.412+01:002011-01-13T08:58:45.412+01:00Love the food styling in these shots. Hope you'...Love the food styling in these shots. Hope you've had a lovely beginning of 2011, Meeta! xtiina { sparkling ink }http://www.sparklingink.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-87746839531765472702011-01-13T08:27:05.375+01:002011-01-13T08:27:05.375+01:00I have no clue about German food or cuisine and w...I have no clue about German food or cuisine and with this stew I'm pretty sure it cdeserves nmore attention! <br /><br />P.S. Meeta u did a fab job with photographing it. I dread shooting stews!Kulsum@JourneyKitchenhttp://www.journeykitchen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-71277080813219196752011-01-13T07:50:20.041+01:002011-01-13T07:50:20.041+01:00So many cultures offer sausage and lentil type ste...So many cultures offer sausage and lentil type stews and I haven't met one I've disliked! Make a chorizo and lentil one last week, had the leftovers yesterday for lunch - delicious! We will try your version because the men in our house have a weakness for German sausages. x M.Michele AKA 5am Foodiehttp://www.5amfoodie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-71828602189329046552011-01-12T23:36:36.780+01:002011-01-12T23:36:36.780+01:00Lovely stew... I love this heart warming dish n it...Lovely stew... I love this heart warming dish n it's beautifully captured!mycookinghuthttp://www.mycookinghut.comnoreply@blogger.com