First of all, my new two volume set of Julia Child's "Mastering the Art of French Cooking" arrived yesterday. Fabulous. That's like Calvin's Institutes for the Kitchen. I purchased the set with the gift certificate graciously given me by the Redeemer Ladies Bible Study group - you are wonderful friends!
Favorite quote so far: "Food, like the people who eat it, can be stimulated by wine or spirits. And, as with people, it can also be spoiled." - Childs, Book 1; Ch.1
Secondly, I had to do 'quick and dirty' last night, so I put together some sauteed chicken breast filets stuffed with three cheeses, hugged by some bacon wrapped green beans and an arugula salad. The sauce from the pan 'made' the chicken; amazing what vermouth, butter, a dash of cream, and cooking juices can accomplish!
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You made our mouths water! Keep up the inspiring work! Mary Kate wants these books for her birthday and Christmas!
YAY!! i have to commend you on your very wise choice of books! john blessed me with one volume for christmas and it's been wonderful reading and cooking (the beef bourgignon is fantastic, btw!). of course you can't help but hear julia (or dan ackroyd) in her writing. "the wonderful thing about French wines is that they go so well with food." amen, sister!
I would have loved to see the pictures of this meal..
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