Munchies

Who knew Wal-Mart "battered" fries would taste so good at 2:30am in the morning? I have been sleeping and eating at irregular hours lately; I went to bed at eight and woke up at 2am. Onward to my ceramics project.

Had the 50 min presentation for Professor Pardo's class on "ut pitura poesie" and Titian's paintings + an article on Venetian Beauty. Somehow it turned into a 90 minute thing with Professor Pardo interjecting her comments here and there. She's really a very interesting lady to listen to. Having just watched The Triplets of Belleville, she reminds me a lot of the adorable little grandma with the spectacles and the one tall shoe.

Hm, just found a recipe for Apple-Savory German Puffed Pancake from an Independent lying on the carpet. Must be a sign to either make the recipe, or eat something.

I don't think I've ever seen winter savory for sale anywhere. Will look again.


Apple-Savory German Puffed Pancake

4-6 Servings

4 tablesoons unsalted butter
2 apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
2 1/2 teaspoons minced winter savory leaves
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 large eggs
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon coase salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons turbinado sugar or (packed)light brown sugar

Preheat oven to 425 degrees

Meanwhile, in a 10-inch skillet with an oveproof handle (preferably cast iron), melt butter over medium-high heat. Add apples, winter savory leaves and granulated sugar. Cook, stirring frequently, until apples are slightly caramelized and tender but not mushy, about 3 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, Spread apples evenly over pan; remove from heat and set aside.

In a blender or food processor, thoroughly mix eggs, milk, flour, salt and vanilla. Pour over apples; sprinkle with turbinado or brown sugar.

Bake pancake for 25 to 30 minutes, until puffed and golden. Serve immediately.