Cassoulet, Hooray!

25th Jan 2007

Cassoulet2_10 It was a terrifying moment: The bottom of my pan was lined with raw pig skin, on top of which were alternating layers of beans, the meat from pig knuckles, duck confit, sausages, a paste made of blended onions and more boiled pig skin--and I was rapidly reaching the top rim.  In fact, I'd already reached it.  I still had a bowl of beans, not to mention 4 cups of gelatinous bean and pork water...

Filling My Role as a Paupered Chef

Wherein I spend an entire day to save $22

31st May 2006

By Blake Royer I spent 4 hours on Saturday standing... Le_creuset I spent 4 hours on Saturday standing in a sweaty line for cheap cookware.  Broadway Panhandler, a kitchen supply store that generally has a massive selection and discounted prices, was having a moving sale .  75% off!  Free Food!  Live Music!  All of these things made me happy.  I dragged myself out of bed and left the house for t...