almost the definition of a rich dish (with a fresh spicy green as foil)   A significant part of this meal was composed of leftovers, and that explains the quirkiness of the order of courses. Also, my heart was in the bruschetta; the pasta was essentially an afterthought. I was able to extend our enjoyment of the squab another night …

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Is it still ‘Kassler‘ even when it’s not entirely German? I’ve made a working-executive decision: It is. The only thing I worry about when I prepare a meal with smoke pork chops without heating them inside some Sauerkraut is whether they will be juicy. I’ve come up with the solution: keep them covered, and even the tiniest bit of liquid …

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