Just right for the cold snap that’s sweeping across the northern hemisphere, the cassoulet, a mighty layering of beans and meat (opinions differ - mostly pork but sometimes lamb) of which the only unarguable inclusion is a joint from the confit-pot - preserved goose or duck - keeps the farming households of France's cold uplands warm in winter.
I'm delighted I found your site, Elisabeth. Your paintings are wonderful. I love watercolor it's so portable. When I travel, the first thing I pack is my watercolor box, and then my clothes. Love Cassoulet, I make a lovely version of it, don't mention that to the French.
Love your watercolours. It’s been a while since I cooked a cassoulet as 3 out of our 4 kids have flown the nest. Tempted to try a veggie version as suggested
...welcome to a fellow watercolourist, Lulu! There've occasions when I've failed to pack one of the necessary bits and driven companions mad with my frantic attempts to find a shop to replace!
Thanks, Kate! Spanish cocidos (flavouring of serrano ham-bone and a dollop of pork-dripping - manteca) are pretty simillar, though without the final baking. When we lived in Andalucia, my kids called 'em beans-and-bones. Still do. Chunked potatoes and shredded greens added at the end.
I'm delighted I found your site, Elisabeth. Your paintings are wonderful. I love watercolor it's so portable. When I travel, the first thing I pack is my watercolor box, and then my clothes. Love Cassoulet, I make a lovely version of it, don't mention that to the French.
Love your watercolours. It’s been a while since I cooked a cassoulet as 3 out of our 4 kids have flown the nest. Tempted to try a veggie version as suggested
Lovely and so evocative of the best wood oven cooked cassoulets !
...welcome to a fellow watercolourist, Lulu! There've occasions when I've failed to pack one of the necessary bits and driven companions mad with my frantic attempts to find a shop to replace!
Thanks, Kate! Spanish cocidos (flavouring of serrano ham-bone and a dollop of pork-dripping - manteca) are pretty simillar, though without the final baking. When we lived in Andalucia, my kids called 'em beans-and-bones. Still do. Chunked potatoes and shredded greens added at the end.
...I'll check (still blundering around in the undergrowth - sorry!)
This makes me hungry! But how do I see the glorious illustrations, which are not in my email?