It's his fault. I can't help it, I'm daffy for duck.
Duck fat, to be specific. And cheese. And salami. All things FAT.
Don't forget the chocolate and the cream. And for heavens sake, never nix the butter.
I still remember my first taste of duck confit. I almost fainted dead away with pleasure.
Then there's duck paté - so rich, so velvety, surely it's made in heaven.
No doubt about it, potatoes fried in duck fat deserve the medal of honor.
Duck fat, to be specific. And cheese. And salami. All things FAT.
Don't forget the chocolate and the cream. And for heavens sake, never nix the butter.
I still remember my first taste of duck confit. I almost fainted dead away with pleasure.
Then there's duck paté - so rich, so velvety, surely it's made in heaven.
No doubt about it, potatoes fried in duck fat deserve the medal of honor.
What is it about these rich foods that we find so appealing?
Taste? Yes! Texture? Yes! Sinfulness? Yes!
I reserve a special PHOOEY for those who wish to ban foie gras.
They'll never convince me of their moral superiority.
Foie gras, like so many of these beloved fats, are a gift, an extravagance,
a lesson in gratification that we all need.
These foods are not for every day (unless you're vacationing in France!)
but they should be enjoyed without guilt.
Taste? Yes! Texture? Yes! Sinfulness? Yes!
I reserve a special PHOOEY for those who wish to ban foie gras.
They'll never convince me of their moral superiority.
Foie gras, like so many of these beloved fats, are a gift, an extravagance,
a lesson in gratification that we all need.
These foods are not for every day (unless you're vacationing in France!)
but they should be enjoyed without guilt.
Go Ahead, Dig into that Chocolate Delight from le Comptoir du Relais!
Cassoulet. Soufflé. Quiche Lorraine. Choucroute garnie.
Escargot bathed in parsley/garlic butter. Kouign Amann. Raclette.
Just a few famous French treats that should be at the top of your Greatest Hits list.
Try them. Enjoy them.
Note to Self: Don't consult your doctor first.
Wine is also food. It feeds the soul. But really, that's a whole other blog.
And ice cream. Sigh.....
"There is no sincerer love than the love of food." - George Bernard Shaw
Escargot bathed in parsley/garlic butter. Kouign Amann. Raclette.
Just a few famous French treats that should be at the top of your Greatest Hits list.
Try them. Enjoy them.
Note to Self: Don't consult your doctor first.
Wine is also food. It feeds the soul. But really, that's a whole other blog.
And ice cream. Sigh.....
"There is no sincerer love than the love of food." - George Bernard Shaw
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p.s. If you enjoy food, please read my novel "The Paris Effect." You'll gain 10 pounds.
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