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The Method of Cookery

The Method of Cookery

from the notes of Chef G Garnishes Roast Chicken; Gravy. Bread sauce, Pomme Chip, Water Cress (Bacon roll) Boiled Leg Mutton; Caper Sauce, Stock comes from the juice of mutton. Roast Beef; Horse Radish Sauce, Watercress, Red Current Sauce. Roast Leg Mutton; Gravy, Water Cress, […]

The Method of Cookery

The Method of Cookery

from the notes of Chef G Menu Planning Table d’Hote is a set menu at a set price which would include a hors d oeuvre or a soup, possibly a fish course, sometimes a cheese board is offered instead of the sweet and coffee.

The Method of Cookery

The Method of Cookery

from the notes of Chef G

Abats

Abats means offal. Offal are the internal organs also ears, tail and feet. There aren’t many items we dont use. there are the eyes… Most other can be used, for example the brain, heart, lung, and intestines, stomach, liver, kidney and tongue. Oxtail, the pancreas and thyroid gland (sweet breads), calf feet are used for soups and anything that needs gelatin that needs a shine to it.

  • Pigstrotters are stuffed. Brains can be poached sliced and fried and served with vinaigrette.
  • Tongues _ Poached
  • pigs head, bone in, brawn for cold table
  • hearts _ stuffed braised normally
  • liver depends on the animal. Ox == braised, calf == flash fried.
  • stomach == haggas_black pudding, tripe and onion.
  • intestine == sausage slan but today collagen casing (plastic)
  • sweet breads == sliced and shallow fried like escallops

offal is important to have on a menu can be used on A’ la carte would normally Table d’hote

The Method of Cookery

The Method of Cookery

from the notes of Chef G Au Jus _Lie Thicken Veal Bones of Chicken. A thicken veal of chicken (gravy) that is really a type of stock it is made. first by roasting the veal bones in the oven remove the bones when brown cover […]

The Method of Cookery

The Method of Cookery

from the Notes of Chef G Definitions aromates == Collection of Herbs à la carte == the practice of ordering individual dishes from menu table d’hote  == a set menu is offered.

The Method of Cookery

The Method of Cookery

from the notes of Chef G

Measurements

  • one gill == 1/4 pint
  • one quart == 2 pints
  • one gallon == 8 pints
  • 20 fluid ounces == One Pint
  • 26.3 g == one ounce

Boiling point

  • 212 Degrees Fahrenheit
  • 100 Degrees Celsius

Weight

  • 56 Pounds == 1/2 hundred weight
  • 112 Pounds == hundred weight
  • 1 Ton == 20 hundred weight
  • 2.2 pound == 1 Kilo
  • 1000 gram == 1 Kilo
  • 2 pound 4 ounce == 1 kilo
The Method of Cookery

The Method of Cookery

Pommes. Different cuts of potato Paille 1/16″ x 1/16″ x 1 1/2″ Allumette 2″ x 1/8″ x 1/8″ Mignonette 1″x 1/4″x 1/14″ Frites 2″ x 1/2″x 1/2″ Pont Neuf 2″ x 1’x 1″ Chip 1/16″ thin Gaufrette 1/16″ thin [#tralise cut}

The Method of Cookery

The Method of Cookery

from the notes of Chef G Cut of Vegetables Rules: Always scrub root vegetables Use only a vegetable peeler Place the waste in one tray Place the trimmings on another.. Place the finished cut in another… Julienne [#Strips] 1/16″ x 1/16″x 1 1/2″ Brunoise [#Small […]

Travelers Culinary Adventure, Atomic Cowboy

Travelers Culinary Adventure, Atomic Cowboy

Atomic Cowboy is a great destination spot for breakfast, lunch or any occasion. Breakfast begins with the humble biscuit. It is a foundation of the menu that transforms into meals, perfect for any time of day.

Whether you are starting your morning, grabbing lunch or some where in-between the Atomic Cowboy has you covered. the atmosphere is cozy and the service was spot on. The Atomic Cowboy invites guests to linger and enjoy

Travelers Culinary Adventure, ACE Eat Serve

Travelers Culinary Adventure, ACE Eat Serve

Denver’s Ace Eat Serve New Year Menu surprises with its ability to blend familiar with the unexpected. the dumplings were featured in a great steam Dimed Sum Basket. Presentation is skillfully done, the delight lies in the attention to detail and balance of flavors, and […]