Recently arrived from Germany, my better half (or whatever) decided to make babaganoush (or whatever) for a recent Tastebuds meal whose theme was Mediterranean but when he saw the grape vines in my yard he added dolmades to the menu.
On the one hand I love it that he did this. On the other, dolmades are not my favorite food in the world. And on the third hand, for someone who thinks only Indians can make Indian food he goes out of his way to know how to make the foods of other countries when he likes it (or whatever).
They were amazing! Last week in Lake Park two women were picking grape leaves. We talked about cooking with them and what they were planning. I’m intrigued but that’s where it ends. I don’t see myself going any further.
They were too leathery. I’d buy them at the Greek store. It’s easier.