Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/12/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I was in Castelnaudary last summer during the 'Fete du Cassuolet". Highly recommended. Not exactly cassoulet weather by the Canal du Midi, but a very enjoyable evening - with lots of rose at 2 Euros a glass drunk late into the night - and ok, if not spectacular, cassoulet. Steve On 17/12/08 22:22, "Jerry Lehrer" <glehrer@san.rr.com> wrote: > 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