November 2007 Archive

November 23, 2007

Infusion Maison

[Homemade Tisane] Sometimes it worries me how much herbal tea I drink. You see, I love coffee, I adore tea, and nothing warms my heart and my quill like having a hot mug within mitten's reach. But as I get older*, it seems I can't drink caffeine like I used to could**. Maxence and I share a pot of light-brewed American-style coffee -- also kno...

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November 17, 2007

Rognons de Boeuf, Cèpes et Oignons

[Beef Kidneys with Ceps and Onions] Squeamish eaters, avert your eyes, and let me direct you here, here, or perhaps here. For the others, those who don't blanch at the mere mention of the words "tripe" or "beef tongue," those who own a dog-eared copy of the nose-to-tail bible* or have it on their wishlist, here is the dish I made last weekend w...

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November 9, 2007

Sablés Croquants Poivre et Noisette

[Crisp Hazelnut and Pepper Cookies] If you're the observant type, you may have noticed the walk-on actor in the fig sorbet picture two weeks ago. And you know what happens to walk-ons when they're talented and good-lookin' and lucky: they graduate to leading roles. Today is the cookie's big break; today, the cookie gets to be the hero of the pos...

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November 2, 2007

Epaule d'Agneau Frottée au Romarin, Anchois et Zeste de Citron

[Slow-Roasted Shoulder of Lamb, rubbed with Rosemary, Anchovy, and Lemon Zest] I say, one can never have too many recipes for lamb shoulder. A versatile cut, the lamb shoulder, one that can be grilled, stewed, braised, or here, slow-roasted. This dish was born out of a typical moment of greenmarket frustration, which I shall get off my chest j...

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