Welcome to guest blogger Deana Sidney of Lost Past Remembered, a blog dedicated to discovering, replicating and adapting historic recipes. In this saucy series she demystifies one of the cornerstones of classic French cuisine: the mother sauces. Mushroom Ketchup Heston Blumenthal is a wonderful character. He appeals to me because he loves to play with food…
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Saucy Series XII: Financiere
Welcome to guest blogger Deana Sidney of Lost Past Remembered, a blog dedicated to discovering, replicating and adapting historic recipes. In this saucy series she demystifies one of the cornerstones of classic French cuisine: the mother sauces. Sauce Financière Sauce Financière is a ‘fork-list’ addition to my Sauce Series –– it’s something I’ve always wanted to…
Saucy Series XI: Sauce Romaine
Welcome to guest blogger Deana Sidney of Lost Past Remembered, a blog dedicated to discovering, replicating and adapting historic recipes. In this saucy series she demystifies one of the cornerstones of classic French cuisine: the mother sauces. Sauce Romaine In researching for my Sauce Series, I have tried to cover all the classic mother sauces and…
Saucy Series X: Bechamel Mornay
Welcome to guest blogger Deana Sidney of Lost Past Remembered, a blog dedicated to discovering, replicating and adapting historic recipes. In this saucy series she demystifies one of the cornerstones of classic French cuisine: the mother sauces. Sauce Béchamel Mornay I discovered Filet of Sole Verdi when I read a description of it that made me…
Recipe: Kale Chips Done Right
It seems like the whole world suddenly became obsessed with kale. Well, we like a leafy green just fine, especially when it’s cooked in duck fat. Hey, everything tastes better with duck fat. Just take your kale cooked, and in moderation. There’s been a few reports lately about the dangers of too much kale, especially…
A Saucy Conversation with Deana
“Sauces are the splendor and the glory of French cooking” ~ Julia Child We will glory in any sauce. Sriracha. Marinara. Fra Diavolo. Bechamel. Bourbon barbecue sauce. Tartar. Chimichurri. Mole. We believe there should be sauce on everything. But when it comes to sauces, the mother lode is in French cuisine, and we are going…
Watch, Learn, Cook! A New Video!
The latest video in our “Back of the House with Ariane” series takes on the subject of veal. The great Barbara Lynch, a chef and restaurateur based in Boston, makes a traditional Italian dish of osso buco and Ariane takes the French path with paupiettes de veau. Link over to the recipes for Barbara Lynch’s Spicy…
Super Bowl Sunday, the Meat of the Matter
For something beyond finger food…that will stick to the ribs and help absorb some of the alcohol on game day, here are our picks. You can’t go wrong with chili. It’s a one-pot, make-ahead meal that can be ladled out in haste between plays. Melt some cheese on top, serve with corn chips. Or with…
Saucy Series IX: Cumberland
Welcome to guest blogger Deana Sidney of Lost Past Remembered, a blog dedicated to discovering, replicating and adapting historic recipes. In this saucy series she demystifies one of the cornerstones of classic French cuisine: the mother sauces. Cumberland Sauce Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne were giants of the American stage from the 1920s to 1960. They…
Saucy Series VIII: Bordelaise
Welcome to guest blogger Deana Sidney of Lost Past Remembered, a blog dedicated to discovering, replicating and adapting historic recipes. In this saucy series she demystifies one of the cornerstones of classic French cuisine: the mother sauces. Bordelaise Sauce Sam Ward was one of the great entertainers of the 19th century. He virtually invented lobbying in…
Venison Recipes
Our venison is unlike the venison you may have tried in the past. Hunted venison is the most common stuff we come across, and there is a lot of uncertainty in the wild. Stress, age and diet all play roles in the taste and texture of the meat. The venison we sell is farmed in…
Featured Recipe: Wagyu Shepherd’s Pie
Why not elevate the homey cottage pie with ground Wagyu beef and a truffle butter mashed potato crust? Equal parts comfort food and haute cuisine, this is a pie to savor. Serve with a pint of pale ale or dry stout for a bit of “pub grub” authenticity. Ingredients 4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled…
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