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Camont's Kitchen Stairs Library, Paula Wolfert & the Cooking of Southwest France.

Kate Hill's Gascon Year Journals • 239 implied HN points • 02 Nov 24
🍲 Food & Drink Cookbooks French cuisine Culinary Traditions Cooking techniques Food history
  1. The Kitchen Stair Library is a unique spot for cookbooks, making them easily accessible for cooking inspiration and daily use. It's a practical and charming way to keep favorite recipes at hand.
  2. Paula Wolfert’s book, 'The Cooking of Southwest France', holds a special place in many kitchens because it teaches not only recipes but also about local ingredients and cooking techniques.
  3. Cooking is a personal journey, and it's common for cooks to adapt recipes over time, learning from different versions and their own experiences to create their own signature dishes.
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no. 64: dislocation

let them eat cake • 79 implied HN points • 13 Jan 23
🍲 Food & Drink Cooking Cuisine Recipes French cuisine
  1. Pâté-crôute is a versatile dish, similar to pizza, where creativity in both recipe and execution is key.
  2. Recipes for pâté-crôute often feature traditional French ingredients like cognac, armagnac, foie gras, and AOC game.
  3. Success in making pâté-crôute is not just about winning, but about honestly embracing the process and the outcome.

no. 59: third wave

let them eat cake • 79 implied HN points • 14 Sep 22
🍲 Food & Drink Cuisine French cuisine
  1. The post discusses a meal experience at Michel Guerard's place in southern France, highlighting his reputation as one of the last chefs of the Nouvelle Cuisine movement.
  2. Michel Guerard, at 89 years old, is recognized for his contributions to the culinary industry, including creating a line of frozen foods for Nestle.
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Cookbook for the Poor

The False Consensus Effect • 39 implied HN points • 07 May 21
🍲 Food & Drink Cooking methods French cuisine
  1. The author shares stories and reflections on the importance of cooking and experimenting with food, even when living on a tight budget.
  2. A review of a French restaurant in Cahors showcases the author's experience with slow-food culture and traditional French cuisine.
  3. The author provides a glimpse into personal memories and encounters, illustrating a blend of food, travel, and self-discovery.

The French Revolution!

The False Consensus Effect • 0 implied HN points • 13 Nov 20
💾 History French cuisine Social Psychology Human behavior
  1. The French Revolution significantly impacted the restructuring of the French nation-state, outlawing centuries-old feudal ties and leading to the emergence of a new monarch
  2. Fear of mortal retribution and group paranoia fueled the extreme violence and mass murder during the Reign of Terror in the French Revolution
  3. The Revolution highlights a loss of wisdom in modern society, emphasizing the importance of love, art, and beauty in leading fulfilling lives