Glossary P
Deutsch: Pochero (Eintopfgericht) / Español: Pochero (cocido) / Português: Pochero (cozido) / Français: Pochero (ragoût) / Italiano: Bollito misto (simile al pochero)
The pochero is a traditional dish deeply rooted in Latin American cuisine, particularly in Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay. Originating from Spanish culinary influences, it represents a hearty one-pot meal that combines meat, vegetables, and legumes in a flavorful broth. This dish reflects the region's agricultural abundance and cultural fusion.
Not-So-Hot-Dog
My doggie stole a sausage
And ran it down the street,
Discovered it was two-thirds bread
And only one-third meat.
So much bread in sausages
Is against the law.
Even tho' it's stolen,
The quality's still poor!
That sausage will not worry,
He knows 'twould be in vain,
For when that doggie's had one bite
He'll run it back again!
And so the English sausage
Was saved from mutilation:
That sausage lived till a hundred and nine
But the dog died of starvation.
Source: Unspun Socks (From a Chicken's Laundry) Children's poems by Spike Milligan
Poffertjes refers to mini or small Dutch puffed or fluffy pancakes drizzled with powdered sugar and traditionally served with hot melted butter.Poffertjes derived its name from the manner they are prepared, where the dough "puffs" up in the special pan when baked/cooked. They are also called Dutch mini puffed pancakes.
Poffertjeskraam refers to stalls found all over the Netherlands where freshly cooked Poffertjes are sold.
Poffertjeskraam is also built up during some festivals and Christmas Night Market in Bremen, Germany. Below is a Poffertjeskraam.
