I accomplished flambé today. Steaks with cognac mushroom sauce. Turned out beautifully, full of rich, complex, cognac character which married incredibly well with the earthy mushrooms. And I didn't lose my eyebrows!
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Setting fire
I have many kitchen horror stories, especially from when I served time in university residence. Thank goodness I escaped relatively unscathed, but I've never dared to attempt flamethrowing in the kitchen again. Until today.
I accomplished flambé today. Steaks with cognac mushroom sauce. Turned out beautifully, full of rich, complex, cognac character which married incredibly well with the earthy mushrooms. And I didn't lose my eyebrows!
I accomplished flambé today. Steaks with cognac mushroom sauce. Turned out beautifully, full of rich, complex, cognac character which married incredibly well with the earthy mushrooms. And I didn't lose my eyebrows!
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pre-ordering a piece when I'm back
ReplyDeletealso, uwp+fire=life changing experience
I'll never get tired of telling that story.
ReplyDeletei loved the mushroom sauce alot! i think i could just eat that alone.. thanks for the drinks last night too!
ReplyDeleteyou're welcome!
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