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Subject: [Leica] PAW 50 : Phx - Foie Gras
From: philippe.amard at tele2.fr (Philippe AMARD)
Date: Wed Dec 17 21:38:09 2008
References: <49466F1E.4000307@tele2.fr> <49471ECB.1000405@san.rr.com> <49473E63.602@tele2.fr> <49497B9D.50207@san.rr.com>


Jerry Lehrer 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.

That's it - 7 peaux - following the tradition in Toulouse
It can be called cassoulet long before that though, of course
phx




> 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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