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Subject: [Leica] PAW 50 : Phx - Foie Gras
From: glehrer at san.rr.com (Jerry Lehrer)
Date: Wed Dec 17 14:22:24 2008
References: <49466F1E.4000307@tele2.fr> <49471ECB.1000405@san.rr.com> <49473E63.602@tele2.fr>

Phillippe,

By saying "have 7 skins", do you mean that I must have a crust formed 
and folded under 6 times before the
final crust is formed ??   Hmm,  I've only done it two or three times, 
but I will try for more.

Jerry


Philippe AMARD wrote:
> Thanks for commeting Aram
> By the Appelation contr?l?e definition, we're here with a 'Bloc', i.e. 
> the liver hasn't been minced, is complete but the bitter parts.
> Enjoy the cassoulet - remember you have to have 7 skins before  you 
> can call it Cassoulet.
> Thanks again
> Philippe
>
>
> Jerry Lehrer wrote:
>
>> Philippe,
>>
>> Superb and mouth watering photos.
>>
>> However, I should clarify that what I see being made is PATE de Fois 
>> Gras.   Fois Gras is merely the fattened liver
>> of the goose.  It is used to make the delicious pate.
>>
>> I try to make it every year for New Years Eve celebration.  My 
>> daughters and my cats go insane when the dish is
>> presented.
>>
>> This year I will make a Cassoulet instead
>>
>> I sincerely doubt if my cardiologist would approve of either dish.
>>
>> Jerry
>>
>>
>> Philippe AMARD wrote:
>>
>>> As I know LRflexers and LUGgers alike enjoy cooking and sharing 
>>> recipes, this week's PAW might be of some interest for curious minds 
>>> and gourmets who have never seen Foie Gras being made, or made some 
>>> themselves.
>>> The PAW is in fact a 10 snaps album, meant to mark a nice Saturday 
>>> afternoon spent with friends around Foie Gras, and to be found and 
>>> opened from here :.
>>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/PAW-2oo8/?g2_page=6
>>>
>>> C&C welcome.
>>> Secrets of the trade could also be shared if I get permission from 
>>> Eric, Alice and Marie whom I thank so much for their dedication to 
>>> my putting on weight.
>>> Bien cordialement de Metz
>>> Phx
>>>
>>>
>>> NO ARCHIVE
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> _
>>
>>
>>
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