Better late than never…

1/1/11- We had the quintessential southern fare that is supposed to bring you luck and money in the next year- collards, black-eyed peas and pork loin...



It was nice to get back in the kitchen, even if it didn’t take much effort.

BTW- if you're from the south (or you just appreciate flavorful, delicious food) and want to cut out all the fat but none of the flavor, I have one word for you- GOYA. Their jamon flavor packets are the best things ever.You can find it in your grocer’s international section with the Mexican foods.

schnitzel

it’s usually pork and it is always fried. whether in vienna or germany you can find it on practically any menu, even if you're at a thai restaurant.



not my fave, but the wife took a liking to it and i suppose we are still trying to get our pork percentage up for the year.

lisbon

we had a lovely meal at the fado show in lisbon.

perfectly grilled sea bass...



pan-seared rabbit...



little smoked mackrels with citrus and onions...




and delicous little sausages...



i'm not a huge sausage fan and really only like fresh sausage, but i suppose when a southerner gets access to a pork product after 2 months without it they'll take it any which way it comes. i ate like 7 of them.