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Charcutepalooza October: Stretching

Categories charcutepalooza, chicken, duck | by

This month’s Charcutepalooza challenge was one I really enjoyed.  First of all, nearly all of the options (rillettes, confit and roulade) appealed to me – the galantine I will perhaps try at some point in the future.  In any case, as soon as Neil saw that he was able to make duck confit again, he … Read more

Charcutepalooza April: The hot smoking challenge

Categories bacon, baking, charcutepalooza, eggs, Michael Ruhlman, salmon | by

This post is about the making of a sandwich.  Michael Ruhlman’s eggs Benedict from scratch, to be specific.  When he posted about it  the day before this month’s Charcutepalooza challenge (hot smoking) was announced, I wondered if smoked bacon might figure and was delighted that it did!  Neil and I decided to smoke some salmon … Read more