Tomorrow is the day of the midterm (midmonth) exams. I admit, I am a little nervous...strange surroundings, different teachers, different format....but I am hopeful I'll do very well on this test. If not, I have two weeks to do better. The life, the food and the culture here are just so vastly different and in some ways similar to home that trying to translate ideas from them is not easy to do. I have been asked what I am cooking for the family Saturday, so perhaps I should elaborate a bit.
The recipe is called "Poulet Paysan" or Chicken Peasant-style. It was the first big recipe I ever learned and it has remained as a favorite of mine for years. You take chicken, sear it in bacon grease, add spices, veggies, red wine, chicken stock and let it cook covered for about 2 hours. It turns out very tender and delicious. Since they don't cook with wine very often down here, I am hoping it's a hit. We shall see. Adios companeros.
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