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Sound of Music Brunch

I got a hit today on this topic, why I do not know. The Sound of Music is the first movie I remember seeing. It was 1965 and I believe I made my parents take me twice (that wasn’t done in our family). I don’t have the new HD version but do have one with interviews and other perks. It is delightful for Julie Andrews, of course, as well as the humanizing of the Captain and the growing pains of the children.

I could probably play most of these songs, without music, on the guitar though I’m a beginner and in my 50’s my voice isn’t what it used to be. No way it was like Julie Andrews, ever! Thanks so much, whoever you are, for bringing up this topic.

In Germany and Austria, for breakfast there are these rolls, bruechen (sp) and air-dried beef. Those were my favorites but I like a lighter breakfast. In visiting many years ago we had fondue in Switzerland, fresh trout in the Black Forest of Germany, and schnitzel in Austria. We also had many pastries, including Sacher torte (we stayed at the Sacher). We hope to go back to revisit my father’s homeland for his 80th birthday this fall and hope to have more to add upon our return. Danke, Dee

How Do You Solve a Problem…

like Dee. One of my favorite movies of all time is one I saw when it emerged in the theaters, perhaps three times, then again on tv, VHS and disc. The Sound of Music, and the problem “Maria” I was today. I’ve many more than her faults and found little redemption in my cooking today.

Let’s start at the very beginning. My husband is having some oral surgery done tomorrow so I plan to make a hearty soup for tomorrow night and wanted a memorable meal. I wanted to make pork with roasted apples and looked into spaetzle, a dough that is pressed into boiling water then drained and usually sauteed in butter. I had the wet and dry ingredients for spaetzle ready to mix together and sit for 10-15 minutes before boiling but Jim was late. Very late. When I called I thought he’d be at the office until after 8:00 p.m. and put everything in the frig.

Forget the apples and cider gravy. I made the best boneless pork ever (marinated in olive oil, salt, pepper, thyme and sage for over an hour) that was coated with flour and sauteed. I had the wrong equipment for the spaetzle. I tried to push it through a colander. It didn’t work and I ended up adding a little milk to loosen the batter. It worked for the most part. Then I briefly sauteed it and added chopped parsley.

I do have a potato ricer but it’s in storage half a country away. Live and learn. The pork was fantastic and I’ll learn more about spaetzle as it was a specialty of my grandmother. It’s easy to make and I’ll check out other recipes and let you know when I’m happy with them. Thanks for reading! Do Re Mi, Dee