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That sounds really great, Amy. What temp did you do the veggies at? I am definitely going to try that out, and soon (at minimum, the puree).

I really think pork and sous-vide go togather so well. I had some trimmings of shoulder chops I threw in at 57 C with some spice for 12 hours. Chilled and left in the fridge; that is one of the great parts, the long fridge life if you don't open the bag. Later rewarmed, saute'd some onions, peppers and jalapeno's and slice the pork and threw it in. That kind of thing is soooo simple, so easy for a week night and so tasty.

I *love* the pommes maxim. Make it once in a while as a treat, especially with chicken or pork. Last time I used some of the clarified butter to gently cook some jaccard'd pork, since it was there and all

I think I want to eat at your house

Paul,

I did them at 85. Also, forget to mention I also put some ginger into the bag.

And, I agree with you about sous vide pork...amazingly different and better than traditionally cooked. I did cut the loin into two portions and bagged them separately...the second half is sitting in its bag in a water bath in my fridge.

Aren't those pommes maxim great?! Nice flavor, crunch and presentation all-in-one.

Amy

Last night, I made Kenji's sliders and fries from Serious Eats. I absolutely love his stuff! I don't think I have made a dud yet. I ordered the Martin's potato rolls he likes so much, and then I home ground the beef.

We do not have any slider restaurants around here, so this was my first real slider. I love the steamy buns.

If you all haven't made his fake McDonald's fries you really should. Easily the best fries I have ever made. They are blanched in a vinegar/salt water, then fried once, frozen, and fried again.

My lovely friend Christine invited me tonight and made all my favorite things as a birthday gift (my favorite thing evidently include copious amounts of g and t's red wine and really expensive rum so typing this is a bit iffy... please excuse any mistakes). She made a white pizza with just mozzarella with red and yellow grape tomatoes, then a salad of broiled squid on melon with mint and yogurt (soooo good), roast beef with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and a pear and candied ginger strudel with a chocolate caramel sauce. Color me drunk and happy. I love my friends.

Mary

For a PUI, you did just fine! Glad you enjoyed your dinner so much!

Happy birthday (and anniversary) again!

Amy

Thanks darling... spell check saved my sorry ass.

Mary

Last night:

From The Basque Table:
White bean, Rosemary and Piquillo pepper gratin
Peppers stuffed with salt cod

Then my sweetie made Famous Wafer & Meyer lemon mousse "cupcakes".

Tonight:

A vegetarian version of African Groundnut Stew. And cornmeal drop biscuits.

We had fish stew and green salad with rosemary bread at a neighbors house.

Appetizers were a heated brie with mushrooms sauteed with soy and ginger. Also my cranberry salsa with sweet potato chips, and a bean dip with basil.

And lots of wine, then lemoncello. We also had a dessert in there, a pumpkin pecan bar of some type with ice cream on top.

Good times.