Monthly Archives: April 2016

Chicken reduced for tarragon redux

Posted on April 19, 2016 by rmgtravelsandfood

A few weeks ago, I reported that we had prepared a dish of Tarragon Chicken according to the recipe in Mastering the art of French cooking. We made it again last weekend, using a smaller chicken, known variously as spatchcock or … Continue reading →

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California Dreaming

Posted on April 13, 2016 by rmgtravelsandfood

I am currently on vacation … … from reality. Well, a large portion of it, at least. Especially the bits that dominate the evening news bulletins these days: tax avoidance and corruption in high places, the overwhelming refugee crises, the … Continue reading →

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Catch-a-chicken story could be a bestseller

Posted on April 5, 2016 by rmgtravelsandfood

A few posts ago, I reported that Maggie and I had made a rich tomato sauce according to the recipe in Mastering the art of French cooking, and that we anticipated using it in dishes such as beef goulash and chicken … Continue reading →

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Dark notes produced at jam session

Posted on April 4, 2016 by rmgtravelsandfood

Who doesn’t like raspberries, save for a few people who are allergic to them and other related fruits? My late sister loved raspberries and would often eat a whole punnet at one sitting. I like them too and, in Melbourne, the … Continue reading →

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In digest: week ending 28 March 2016

Posted on April 1, 2016 by rmgtravelsandfood

It has been the week of Easter on our calendar, although it will be early May before our Greek neighbours roast the traditional lamb on a spit! In Australia, the religious elements of Easter are observed by a declining number … Continue reading →

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