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Bonus Bits

Posted on April 18, 2011 by David

The Jamaican work visa problem was resolved, which means Massachusetts farms will have workers for the spring and summer. The timing couldn’t have been better, as it’s lambing season at many of the farms, including Stillman’s, where I get my … Continue reading →

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Je Me Souviens de la Viande Fumée

Posted on April 15, 2011 by David

We’re only five months into the year-long series of Charcutepalooza challenges, and I have already developed a history of cooking and writing about the subject of a challenge months before it is announced. Bacon? Duck prosciutto? Been there, done that, … Continue reading →

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Breakfast of Champions

Posted on April 13, 2011 by David

Making Eggs Benedict was one of my sure-fire Impress the Ladiesâ„¢ moves. Having secured the necessary ingredients the day before, I’d get up early, set up a pot of simmering water, split muffins, make a hollandaise, and then wait for … Continue reading →

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Miso Hungry

Posted on April 12, 2011 by David

By the time my participation in Charcutepalooza became official, I had already missed the January (duck prosciutto) and February (bacon) challenges. I have made both previously, but in the spirit of the challenge I thought it only fair that I … Continue reading →

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Chinese Roast Chicken Buns with Scallion and Spicy Hoisin Sauce

Posted on April 8, 2011 by David

I have avoided making my own steamed buns due to the easy availability of the frozen version at H Mart, at least until recently. I inadvertently planned my shopping trips on the days when the freezer case is devoid of … Continue reading →

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Another Mac & Cheese Idea

Posted on April 6, 2011 by David

Hello new visitors from Ruhlman-land, thanks for checking out my blog. Have a look around, read about my adventures in charcuterie. A search on “Ruhlman” or “Ratio” will turn up a good amount of reading material, including an amusing exchange … Continue reading →

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Tea-Brined Five-Spice Roast Chicken

Posted on April 1, 2011 by David

You won’t find many overly specialized cookbooks in my collection. Entire volumes dedicated to one ingredient are inevitably packed with filler, or so many minor variations – inserted just to boost the recipe count – as to not matter. The … Continue reading →

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Pheasant and Pig’s Trotter PIe with Suet Crust

Posted on March 30, 2011 by David

Sometimes it takes me a while to get around to a cooking project; in this case it took over a year. I concluded my post about trotter gear by saying “There’s a pheasant pie I’m thinking about…” – this recipe … Continue reading →

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You and Me and Pernil

Posted on March 28, 2011 by David

I rarely buy meat from the supermarket, preferring instead to support a network of local suppliers. But I’m also not immune to a bargain, so when I saw a ten-pound pork shoulder at the Stop & Shop  for only ten … Continue reading →

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Saturday Meat-ing

Posted on March 26, 2011 by David

Another Saturday meat pickup, but also some news items: Ryan Adams of Nose to Tail at Home (a through-cooking of Fergus Henderson’s Nose to Tail: The Whole Beast), is currently more than halfway through a 24-hour cookathon to raise money for … Continue reading →

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