In Minnesota, winters can be, well, uncomfortable. Especially this year! So we really NEED, no, DESERVE, comfort food. For those who have read … [Read more...]
Paula Wolfert’s Cassoulet
January 1, 2010
This article originally appeared in Food and Wine Magazine in October 2005 Paula’s book “The Cooking of Southwest France” is available … [Read more...]
Cassoulet-Perfect for the New Year!
January 1, 2010
For the last 3 years, we've been part of a group that have put together Paula Wolfert's Cassoulet from her book "The Cooking of SW France" and had an … [Read more...]
A Tale of Two Pots – Modern Clay Pot Cooking
December 31, 2009
In her fabulous new book "Mediterranean Clay Pot Cooking", Paula Wolfert provides some excellent guidance on the use of clay pots for cooking of … [Read more...]
TWO MID-WINTER IDEAS
January 5, 2009
So far it's been a cold and snowy winter here in ' da Nort ' ...so what better time to warm things up with a fantastic dinner with your friends ...and … [Read more...]
HAPPY NEW YEAR CASSOULET- DAY 2 Before
January 9, 2008
Now the action starts! The duck has marinated overnight in the fridge, the pork is ready, beans at hand, vegetables cleaned, start early. First we … [Read more...]
HAPPY NEW YEAR…CASSOULET DAY 3 Before
January 8, 2008
The second day (Thursday) is a light schedule. The process is to imitate duck confit. A confit is an old method of storing meats by rendering out fat … [Read more...]
