So I spent the vast majority of this weekend assembling a forty page list of ideal food pairings. It was a grueling, seemingly endless, but joyful experience which came out of a request from a friend for a little help in the kitchen. L, is a new mother, a dutiful wife, but as she pointed out, not the best in the kitchen. As such, I had been delaying my time to do this, predominantly because it is pretty mind numbing. But it is done I am very proud to say and I think that L will find it very helpful.
To illustrate what I mean. Take Turnips as an example. First I would mention the season in which it is ideal. I would then write out all of the ideal pairings.
Apples Lemon Boil
Bacon Lemon Thyme Fry
Butter Maple Syrup Puree
Carrots Mustard Sauté
Cheese Onions Simmer
Chives Paprika Steam
Cider Potatoes
Cinnamon Salt
Cream Sherry
Animal Fat Tarragon
Garlic Thyme
I would then also identify the various methods of cooking preparation that could be used. As you can see above. If any of you are interested in the list let me know and I will be happy to email it to you.
Brillat – Savarin once said; "The discovery of a new dish confers more happiness on humanity, than the discovery of a new star."
Are you dreaming big and inspired? Shooting for your new dish? In whatever way that pleases you? WHY NOT?
A la prochaine
SDM
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