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A "gelatinized" (made up word) intense flavored brown stock, called a Glace. A step beyond a demi glace. https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170129_120805.jpg20170129_120805Nearly all the liquid is reduced, bringing it to a thick and syrupy consistency. https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170129_103526.jpg20170129_103526The following day the strained stock is continued to simmer at a low heat and reduced. https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170127_120139.jpg20170127_120139At the end of the simmering process, the stock is strained and refrigerated over night. https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170127_115708.jpg20170127_115708Starting the simmering process, which is several hours.https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170127_112317.jpg20170127_112317After roasting the bones at a very high heat (500 degrees) they are added to the stock pot with water, the aromatics, herbs, a touch of salt and the peppercorns. The stock is not meant to be salty. It is meant to have the essence of the protein of the bones, adding depth with the other ingredients added. https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170127_105811.jpg20170127_105811Aromatics and Bouquet Garni. Also added will be some tomato paste, bay leaf, a pinch or so of salt, and whole peppercorns. https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170126_160834.jpg20170126_160834https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170126_160913.jpg20170126_1609132017-03-25T22:46:01+00:00monthlyhttps://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/2017/03/03/you-are-special/https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170219_102700.jpg20170219_102700https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170219_070046.jpg20170219_070046And a good time was had by all. Good night :)https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170218_233149.jpg20170218_233149https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170218_211949.jpg20170218_211949https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170218_211942.jpg20170218_211942https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170218_2332211.jpg20170218_233221https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170218_233221.jpg20170218_233221https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_20170218_234301_923.jpgimg_20170218_234301_923Last but definitely not least, the pièce de résistance. Vanilla Bavarian Cream with kiwi and strawberries, finished with an orange coulis. It tasted as good as it looked. https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170219_140005.jpg20170219_140005The main course. Lamb chops served with Daughinoise potatoes and lamb demi glace. Finished with some fresh thyme leaves and parsley for color. https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_20170221_151509_580.jpgimg_20170221_151509_580First course. A smoked pheasant salad with some raw buttermilk blue cheese (from Wisconsin of course) and topped with some crispy shallots. A french vinaigrette lightly coated the lettuce leaves2017-03-03T03:10:50+00:00monthlyhttps://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/2017/01/31/the-holidays-past-and-present/https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/roast1.jpgroast1Heading out to the grill. https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/snacks.jpgsnacksFollowing in my moms footsteps, as there was ALWAYS a cheese board. https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/roast2.jpgroast2Perfection on a plate! https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/polishsausage.jpgpolishsausageIt is not a holiday without fresh Polish sausage. https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/gingerbread.jpggingerbreadMore cookies! never enough cookies!https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/sandies.jpgsandiesA holiday favorite. I made mine slightly different this year. A pecan sandy. Usually my mom made them crescent shaped.https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/pumpkinpie.jpgpumpkinpiePumpkin pie for a crowd. I decided to make it sheet style and do some hand cut leaf decorations. My mom would have loved this. https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/turkey1.jpgturkey1It was a beauty! https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/family2.jpgfamily2The "Aunties" helping with the little ones :)https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/cranberrydrink.jpgcranberrydrinkA cocktail made with a cranberry/citrus sangria and topped with champagne2017-01-31T17:32:20+00:00monthlyhttps://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/2016/03/03/stands-the-test-of-time/https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/15.jpg15https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/71.jpg7https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/8.jpg8https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_1460.jpgIMG_1460https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_1453.jpgIMG_1453https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_1450.jpgIMG_1450https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_1447.jpgIMG_1447https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_1445.jpgIMG_1445Salt and pepper the chicken and lightly flour. Brown in a pan with olive oil. https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_1443.jpgIMG_1443https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_1440.jpgIMG_14402016-03-03T18:04:46+00:00monthlyhttps://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/2016/02/18/i-love-leftovers/https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_1344.jpgIMG_1344https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_1338.jpgIMG_1338https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_1331.jpgIMG_1331https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_1322.jpgIMG_1322https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_1318.jpgIMG_1318https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_1315.jpgIMG_1315https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_1295.jpgIMG_1295https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_12431.jpgIMG_1243https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_1243.jpgIMG_1243https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_1240.jpgIMG_12402016-02-18T12:25:46+00:00monthlyhttps://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/2016/02/12/meatloaf-memories/https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/302.jpg30"The pot" as seen in my very first post. My mother started using this pot in the 1970's. I continue to use it nearly every day in my own kitchen. The brand name worn away. They don't make them like this anymore :) It does have a lid as well. I love this pot. https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/40.jpg40https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/342.jpg34https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/332.jpg33https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/321.jpg32https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/281.jpg28https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/261.jpg26https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/171.jpg17https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/251.jpg25https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/221.jpg222016-02-13T15:31:33+00:00monthlyhttps://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/2016/02/11/that-cost-me-a-steak/https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_10121.jpgIMG_1012https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_1010.jpgIMG_1010https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_1001.jpgIMG_1001A photo from today at the museum. Ha! I made my son put his head close to the skull to get the perspective on size. Clearly, he's not happy with me :) I really wanted his head in the mouth. Even bribing him with food didn't work ;)https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_1008.jpgIMG_1008https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_1007.jpgIMG_1007https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_1004.jpgIMG_1004https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_1012.jpgIMG_1012https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_1005.jpgIMG_1005It was a super fun day with my son :)https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_1000.jpgIMG_1000A photo from today at the museum. Ha! I made my son put his head close to the skull to get the perspective on size. Clearly, he's not happy with me :) I really wanted his head in the mouth. Even bribing him with food didn't work ;)2016-02-11T02:00:46+00:00monthlyhttps://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/2016/02/02/dedicated-to-my-mom/https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/19.jpg19https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/18.jpg18https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/14.jpg14This 15" long crate, which is literally busting out at the seams, holds collected recipes from newspapers, magazines, as well as hand written ones. All categorized by protein, vegetable, starch, soups, salads, stews,, etc. Along with notes, comments, and addendum's to the recipes as she tried them. Some have sub-categories, such as chicken - whole, breasts, or cut up. Thousands of recipes :) https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/13.jpg13My mom "Ruth" in her kitchen. Early 70's (based on the fact that the kitchen has not yet been remodeled. The pan on the stove I still use nearly everyday :)https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/11.jpg11The center of the book is dedicated to cooking tips, proper techniques, equipment, etc. It was obvious this section was used as well. https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/6.jpg6https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/121.jpg12https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2.jpg2One of the pages that the book finds itself opening up to. Of course it is Chocolate Mousse :)https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/12.jpg12https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/8.jpg8My mom's first edition "The French Chef Cookbook". 2016-02-11T00:57:26+00:00monthlyhttps://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/2016/02/03/ok-world-here-we-go/https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/34.jpg34https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/31.jpg31https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/30.jpg30https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/29.jpg29https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/27.jpg27https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/26.jpg26https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/24.jpg24https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/23.jpg23https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/20.jpg20https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/181.jpg182016-02-11T00:55:39+00:00monthlyhttps://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/2016/02/09/family-day-recipes-continued/https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/familykids.jpgfamilykids :) Some of the grand-kids at my parents for a family occasion. Circa 1995.https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/sloppy11.jpgsloppy11https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/sloppy9.jpgsloppy9https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/sloppy8.jpgsloppy8Starting to thicken up. Just let it simmer away, the liquid will reduce.https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/sloppy6.jpgsloppy6https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/sloppy31.jpgsloppy3https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/sloppy2.jpgsloppy2Saute the onions, celery, and garlic in the reserve bacon fat and deglaze the pan with red wine. https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/sloppy7.jpgsloppy7https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/sloppy3.jpgsloppy3https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/salad16.jpgsalad162016-02-09T20:53:06+00:00monthlyhttps://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/2016/02/09/i-love-salads/https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/salad17.jpgsalad17https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/salad161.jpgsalad16There you have it. It's tangy and bursting with vinegar flavor. So colorful too. It will not disappoint. https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/salad15.jpgsalad15https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/salad14.jpgsalad14https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/salad13.jpgsalad13https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/salad10.jpgsalad10https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/salad9.jpgsalad9https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/salad8.jpgsalad8https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/salad6.jpgsalad6https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/salad4.jpgsalad42016-02-09T20:50:19+00:00monthlyhttps://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/2016/02/09/family-day/https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/mom-anna.jpgmom-annaMy mother with my oldest daughter Anna, on one of our earlier visits - 1987https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/110.jpg1https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/51.jpg5https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dip16.jpgdip16https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dip15.jpgdip15https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dip14.jpgdip14https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dip11.jpgdip11https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dip9.jpgdip9https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dip8.jpgdip8https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/dip7.jpgdip72016-02-09T00:07:47+00:00monthlyhttps://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/2016/02/07/muffaletta-success/https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/111.jpg11https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/102.jpg10https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/133.jpg13https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/82.jpg8https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/63.jpg6https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/5.jpg5https://ruthiesdaughtercooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/41.jpg4Next I add the whole jar of roasted peppers - chopped, and at least 3 - 4 TB of wine vinegar, and only a small drizzle of olive oil . I tasted it and it was perfect. no salt needed. 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