 | Many a dish with fresh fennel will call for saving some fronds as a garnish. You could do that here, certainly, but I prefer fresh thyme leaves, which simmer in the cream, spreading their flavor throughout the dish. A bowl of charro beans answers a hankering |  | Braising is one of the classic methods of cooking (along with other, more common methods like sauteing, roasting, poaching, etc.). Once you understand the process, you'll be braising like there's no tomorrow. Photos: How to make braised cabbage |  | The ancient Celts were a people of the forest. They used a lot of wood in their daily lives, for housing, cookery and art. Sometime around the 5th century B.C., they came up with an ingenious new way with wood; they formed it into barrels, for storing liquids such as water and, eventually, wine. Cool climate, great wines: Why Anderson Valley pinot deserves your attention |
|
No comments:
Post a Comment