four-step making chilled duck breast

4-24-2020 Fri. 


DINNER --- marinated and chilled duck breast | French green lentils with shallot, celery and carrot | sauteed cauliflower with bell pepper 

reduce marinade 

 sear the duck 

 after 10 minute hot water bath in sealed bag

 marinated and chilled overnight

• 30 minutes cooking,  overnight marinating and chilling. the texture and flavor settle in.

French lentils

12-28-2017 Thu. 



 DINNER ---  French lentils with smoked trout and vegetables 

• the solo is over 

quenelle reshaped

5-24-2014 Sat. warm, sunny.  


WEEKEND BREAKFAST --- coffee | baguette | French cheese | raspberries |  apple AFTERNOON-TEATIME --- Gin and tonic | cheese twist | toasted bread | fois gras | French cheese | olives
DINNER --- steamed potatoes with parsley | French lentils | quenelle (remake) | salad | wine

 walking through IRS

 

• quenelle went through a remake, this time with a dumpling shape, but texture too dense.