Campfire apple pie. Oh, that I were still teaching Big Two-Hearted River.

The warm glow of the campfire casts a soft light on the delicious apple pie, making it look even more诱人. The aroma of the apples and spices fills the air, bringing a sense of comfort and nostalgia.

Teaching Big Two-Hearted River was such a wonderful experience. It was a chance to share the beauty and simplicity of nature with students, to let them soak in the peace and tranquility of the outdoors.

As I look at the campfire apple pie, I can't help but think about those days. The students' eager faces, their questions and comments, and the sense of wonder they felt when they discovered something new.

Maybe one day, I'll be able to go back and teach that course again. Until then, I'll hold onto the memories and the delicious taste of this campfire apple pie.

If you are familiar with the old adage "whatever doesn't kill me makes me stronger," you might want to bear it in mind as you prepare some of these Hemingway feasts.

Hemingway was known for his love of good food and drink, and his works often featured descriptions of hearty meals.

Preparing these feasts can be a challenging but rewarding experience. It requires a certain level of skill and knowledge in the kitchen, as well as a willingness to take risks and try new things.

But just like in life, the challenges we face in the kitchen can make us stronger and more confident. So don't be afraid to give these Hemingway feasts a try.

Who knows, maybe you'll discover a new favorite dish or a new way of cooking that will become a staple in your kitchen. And even if things don't turn out perfectly, you can always learn from your mistakes and come back stronger next time.

So go ahead, embrace the challenge, and enjoy the delicious rewards of preparing these Hemingway feasts.

Una biografia … culinaria

The Hunter. Towards the end of the film, De Niro, upon his return from Vietnam and after a long pursuit, finally finds the deer in front of him. He aims, shoots but, deliberately, does not hit it. The deer slowly walks away and De Niro says “ok”! How can one not root for the deer and yet be in solidarity with the hunter's choice, but... but how can one do that?! Antelope steak, roast duck, lion fillet, Hirschfilet in Wacholderrahmsauce (deer in juniper sauce!), picadillo, flambéed woodcock in Armagnac, and then again soups, legumes, fish, potatoes, salads, desserts, wines, liqueurs. In short, dishes and beverages that would make Pepe Carvalho happy and... not only...

However, those who expect a simple collection of recipes, albeit 'authored', will be surprised. It is true that there are about a hundred recipes for wines and liqueurs that Hemingway preferred during his adventurous life as a writer... a nomad, but each one is geographically and historically placed at a precise moment in the writer's life. Thus, the places (the Harris Bar, the Hostal Burguete, the Sloppy Joe’s,...), the diners (Dos Passos, Fitzgerald, such little people,...), and the historical backdrop within which the single culinary moment is framed are described.

And so, the list of foods and wines is a pretext to travel between Spain, Italy, France, Austria, Cuba, World War I, the Spanish Civil War, and again Paris, Milan, Venice, the African savannah, Pamplona, San Sebastián, Key West. And to these descriptions, Boreth's excerpts from Hemingway's works, Farewell to Arms, The Old Man and the Sea, The Garden of Eden, For Whom the Bell Tolls, etc., make a splendid counterpoint. Demonstrating that for his works, Hemingway has drawn deeply from his own... first-hand experience.

The whole gives rise to a narrative of Hemingway's love for good cuisine and shows how his novels and stories have restituted, intact, its charm and... poetry.

«I have discovered that there is poetry in food, while it has disappeared from everything else. And as long as digestion allows me, I will follow the poetry.» [Ernest Hemingway].

In any case, while waiting for my first rifle and my first safari to obtain antelope steaks, I have dedicated myself to preparing the divine Pommes de terre à l’huile and Kartoffelkroketten. But for heaven's sake, Ernest, don't be angry with me, in these latter, no flour! [Jan 2015]

This is truly enjoyable!

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I really wanted to have a deep affection for this book.

However, one of the major drawbacks was the lack of continuity. It began by introducing the foods from Papa's childhood, but then it seemed to jump around randomly from that point on.

If the recipes had been presented in a chronological order, it would have been a significant improvement. Additionally, modern adaptations of the older recipes would have been great. This way, readers could more easily recreate those dishes at home.

Nevertheless, I did find the section with the wine and cocktails quite interesting and enjoyable. It provided some unique and refreshing ideas for drinks that could complement the various dishes.

Overall, despite the issues with continuity, there were still some redeeming qualities in the book.

This is a really quite interesting book. It contains a plethora of recipes, which are enhanced and made even more engaging by the addition of interesting moments from Hemingway's life or his works.

So far, I haven't actually prepared any of the recipes. However, I am absolutely certain that I will give some of them a try in the future. There were quite a few that caught my eye and seemed really interesting.

The combination of Hemingway's life and works with these recipes makes for a unique and captivating read. It not only offers practical cooking ideas but also provides an insight into the mind and experiences of a great literary figure.

I look forward to delving into this book further and exploring the delicious recipes it has to offer, all while being inspired by the fascinating world of Hemingway.

Old fashioned cookbooks can truly be a delight to peruse.

This particular book, which was published in 1998, presents recipes that Hemingway and his family might have prepared or those for the food he wrote about. In the introduction, the author, Boreth, states, "Ernest Hemingway was also a tremendous eater and drinker. For better and worse, he indulged his appetites to the fullest. His books are filled with episodes about food and drink, sometimes spectacular, other times intriguing in their mundane presentation."

Boreth has conducted extensive research on the menus from various locations such as Oak Park IL, Canada, Italy, Paris, Spain, Key West, Cuba, East Africa, and Idaho. There is a special chapter dedicated to libations, and we all know that Hemingway could hold his own when it came to drinking.

The recipes are interwoven with a mini-biography that details Hemingway's nomadic life, significant characters within it, and quotes from his writings to introduce the menus. It is a wonderful combination of biography and historical cookbook.

I read this in anticipation of a book discussion on "The Paris Wife" and "The Sun Also Rises," but I found the rest of the book equally fascinating. While I won't attempt 95% of the recipes as they are too rich or complex for my current taste, the cucumber soup recipe (published in "The 19th Century Historical Centennial Cookbook as "Ernest Hemingway's Cucumber Soup") and the home-pickled mushrooms (from the Paris section) will make for a couple of worthwhile dishes. This cookbook was far more enjoyable than I had anticipated, and for me, it was even more fun than reading Hemingway's works themselves.