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I've spent a bit of time reading through this volume and it seems to be quite ahead of its time, as far as the attitude towards fresh herbs, good cheeses and oils go. Franey recommends keeping a hunk of Parmesan in the fridge, saying that it is best when freshly grated (and this was in the days when the green canister of shaking cheese was the preferred Parm). I've already marked several pages with appealing recipes, including Poached Chicken with Bourbon Sauce (page 42), Asparagus with Nutmeg Butter (page 81) and Cannellini Beans with Tuna (page 312).
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12-24-2008 @1:54PM ann lemons said... Another great choice. There were a series of these, and were some of my earliest helpers in the process of changing from Hamburger Helper mom to more sophisticated food. I recall a fabulous seafood stew with fresh clams - which were pretty hard to come by in Missouri at that time. Definitely a series to watch for at book sales.
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12-24-2008 @1:58PM Marisa McClellan said... Ann, glad to hear that you like this choice. So far, it looks to be a wonderful book and I can't wait to start cooking from it!
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