I am in Munich

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Greetings from Munich!

(👆my borther and I at a Bavarian restaurant)

As you read in the last newsletter I am writing a new book aimed at young adults, specifically Generation Z. Even more specifically young adults aged 16-25.

To make this project a success, I would like to involve my current and former students. I admit that, despite having raised two Gen Z kids and having many young adult connections, I am only sometimes in tune with what they want and need. Or at least that is what my kids tell me. 😂

That's why I'm hoping to make this a collaborative effort.

The book (or potentially a series of magazines and an online platform) will focus on helping young adults, particularly those living in small spaces like apartments or dorm rooms. Having lived in a tiny house, I know how difficult it can be to cook a meal, especially when it's just for one person. My goal is to provide easy, fun, healthy, sustainable, cheap, and delicious recipes that can be made in small spaces.

Here is a link questionnaire:

https://form.jotform.com/230302502808343

I put together and if you would do me a HUGE favor, could you please forward this to your kids ages 16-25, and have them fill this out for me. It is anonymous and doesn’t take more than 3 minutes.

Thank you so so much!!!

Of course if you have ideas and wishes feel free to send me an email. I will at some point soon also send out a questionnaire for parents.

I am getting settled here in Munich and it is really cold here, as cold as it is for most of you guys. So I thought I would share my favorite Lentil soup recipe. This is definitely a favorite of mine during cold days.

German Lentil Soup Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. dried green lentils

• 2 Tbsp olive oil

• 1 large onion, chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 large carrots, diced

• 2 large celery stalks, diced

• 1-2 large potatoes, peeled and diced

• 4 cups vegetable broth

• 2 cups water

• 1 can diced tomatoes

• 1 tsp. dried thyme

• 1 tsp. dried basil

• 1 tsp. dried marjoram

• Salt and pepper to taste

• *Optional: 4-5 hot dogs (*this is how my mom would make it)

Here is how you make our German Lentil Soup:

1. Rinse lentils and pick out any debris.

2. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and potato. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

3. Add broth, water, tomatoes, thyme, basil, marjoram, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.

4. Add lentils and bring to a boil.

5. Reduce heat to low and simmer until lentils are tender, about 25-30 minutes.

6. *If you want to make it like my mom: slice 4-5 hot dogs and drop them in the hot soup.

7. Serve hot with crusty bread. Enjoy!

   

Best wishes and stay warm!

Chef Pascal