Christmas Cooking 2011

[LizR]

I have to say that I am not a huge goose fan either, but DH likes the idea of the challenge. We've only made goose twice I think - the second after we got a good vent hood because I basically forbade it without one. Yes, I kind of sort of have that power, at least sometimes. The first time without the hood was a HUGE mess of grease on all of the kitchen windows. I like the idea of goose, and the idea of roasting a whole duck as well, but probably like the actuality of cooking cut-up duck parts different ways better. Still get a lot of good fat that way but without the huge mess and the "gooseyness" flavor. YMMV. However, if I were to get a free goose, I'd certainly cook it. Good for you FG!

[Mike GadgetGeek Stock]

Or New Years cooking, who can tell

as a sideline, it is terrific to be back at home and cooking on my Big Green Egg.

of course it is THIGHS tonight with wide noodles, the old-style asparagus, and the chix.

It is way good to be home in the arena that I love and able to fix and fiddle with the dishes as I see fit.

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[Mike GadgetGeek Stock]

Goose or duck is in our close future.  I love the challenge, and I truly love the results. 

I will honor the duck/goose fat in a better way that I have in years past.   We both love spuds fried in duck fat.  'Nuff said.   


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