I bought a whole duck at Buford Highway Farmer’s market. Whole, as in, the duck’s head and feet were still attached and its tongue was hanging out of its mouth. It cost $15. I’ve had never purchased a whole duck, but I proceeded to break it down similar to a chicken. I cut off the [...]
One cool item I picked up from Caw Caw is smoked slab bacon, or “bacon ends”, the large chunks of trimmings from when the belly is cut after it has been cured and smoked. Pieces of bacon this large are hard to come by, and it has some great applications. Frisee au lardon and carbonara [...]
Months ago I attended a fantastic multicourse dinner by Decatur Wine and Food Dude, and though all the dishes were impressive, I was blown away by the French Laundry salad of haricots verts, tomato tartare, and chive oil. The concentrated flavor of the tomato is explosive while remaining natural. The cool whipped beans, the glowing [...]
