Fricassee: Meat cut into pieces and stewed in gravy. Fricassee of Words: Musings on food-inspired expressions, words and word play, with occasional bits and pieces of kitchen jargon too. Don't stir the pot, go fry an egg, two eggs in a basket are better than one hen in the bush... you get the picture by… Continue reading Fricassee of Words – As Thick as Peanut Butter, or is it Pea Soup?
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Random Thoughts – 8/28/13
There is no experience quite like sharing a meal with a true friend. You understand each other without speaking and even if you did not see eye to eye for a moment, food has the undeniable ability to restore you to common grounds. The inspiration for these random thoughts spans from an impromptu stop by… Continue reading Random Thoughts – 8/28/13
Famous Dinner Scenes of Sorts – Julia Child 101
As you can see, this is not one of our usual "Famous Dinner Scenes." Imagine for a moment putting this colorful lady stage-front in a restaurant. There is a missed opportunity right there. Make a selection from the menu and Julia Child prepares it before your eyes, commentary included. We would have paid top dollars… Continue reading Famous Dinner Scenes of Sorts – Julia Child 101
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