tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post1033783351693522697..comments2024-03-28T11:41:43.558+01:00Comments on Living the life in Saint-Aignan: Bœuf braisé aux carottesKen Broadhursthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-56811542558804838472015-10-10T06:51:07.237+02:002015-10-10T06:51:07.237+02:00I didn't thicken the liquid. Some people would...I didn't thicken the liquid. Some people would, but I don't usually (except when I make a blanquette). Glad it was good.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-79135180075104232232015-10-09T20:40:34.303+02:002015-10-09T20:40:34.303+02:00The Bœuf braisé aux carottes turned out very well ...The Bœuf braisé aux carottes turned out very well and we enjoyed eating it. I did not have ground cloves and the red wine had been thrown away by my husband in error, so I noted your advice and used a little sauvignon blanc instead. It was lovely and light in texture. Also, a lot of the beef shin broke up in the slow cooker.<br />I did not thicken the liquid. Do you?<br />Thank you - we shall enjoy that againSueceehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10855614771291139032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-54083892368359631992015-10-08T21:36:49.665+02:002015-10-08T21:36:49.665+02:00another delicious foodanother delicious foodGosiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14604712540141917583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-87615046605420303822015-10-08T17:09:50.513+02:002015-10-08T17:09:50.513+02:00That much red wine with enough water or bouillon t...That much red wine with enough water or bouillon to barely cover the meat and vegetables should be really good.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-36269653247129948052015-10-08T17:06:05.840+02:002015-10-08T17:06:05.840+02:00True but I have a 1/3 bottle of red which has been...True but I have a 1/3 bottle of red which has been open for over a week so white wine next time, probably.Sueceehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10855614771291139032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-36313250876872430642015-10-08T16:51:45.518+02:002015-10-08T16:51:45.518+02:00Is it chilly there now? We had our first wood fire...Is it chilly there now? We had our first wood fire today. And the beef & carrots. Miam miam.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-79602908896651611032015-10-08T16:49:53.542+02:002015-10-08T16:49:53.542+02:00I'm glad, T & P. I myself am looking forwa...I'm glad, T & P. I myself am looking forward to more slow cooking over autumn and winter.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-31546841891445704552015-10-08T16:39:14.453+02:002015-10-08T16:39:14.453+02:00I meant to say that I had 2+ lbs. of beef and a ge...I meant to say that I had 2+ lbs. of beef and a generous lb. of carrots. Two smallish onions, 3 garlic cloves. Herbs. Wine. Etc.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-76237016266989556182015-10-08T16:34:48.658+02:002015-10-08T16:34:48.658+02:00We do grow thyme -- it grows more or less wild -- ...We do grow thyme -- it grows more or less wild -- and I don't know what variety it is. We also have sage, rosemary, parsley, and oregano growing around the yard. And basil for the (dying) summer in pots.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-34430520791305802112015-10-08T16:10:04.012+02:002015-10-08T16:10:04.012+02:00Looks very good. I need to get my slow cooker out ...Looks very good. I need to get my slow cooker out soon.Evelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17824964122794535252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-34039934178291685962015-10-08T14:45:38.299+02:002015-10-08T14:45:38.299+02:00Pauline invested in a slow cooker....
just because...Pauline invested in a slow cooker....<br />just because your tempting recipes smell so good on screen!<br /><br />She bought us a small 3 litre version... <br />it is currently being used once a week on average!!<br />Like you, we think that the veg in particular keep their flavour better...<br />and also their shape.<br />And cooked that way, even the toughest cuts end up melt in the mouth meat.<br />Thank you!!<br />TLe Pré de la Forgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02396822372095610004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-1892641486260178612015-10-08T13:10:09.784+02:002015-10-08T13:10:09.784+02:00By now, you've enjoyed your yummy-looking brai...By now, you've enjoyed your yummy-looking braised beef, I imagine. Yumm!Seine Judeet (Judith)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07407353544376132484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-18437686684015437962015-10-08T12:47:35.619+02:002015-10-08T12:47:35.619+02:00I think you will really enjoy your lunch! Do you g...I think you will really enjoy your lunch! Do you grow your own thyme? What variety?Thickethouse.wordpresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17187303460677067276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-67109549186927300832015-10-08T11:40:07.377+02:002015-10-08T11:40:07.377+02:00You could use white wine if you prefer. I usually ...You could use white wine if you prefer. I usually use white, but decided on rosé this time. Red wine makes me think more of bœuf bourguignon.Ken Broadhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430899802705818716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-73606354480464623052015-10-08T11:27:33.154+02:002015-10-08T11:27:33.154+02:00I have some beef shin in the freezer needing to be...I have some beef shin in the freezer needing to be used up so will try to copy you tomorrow. Don't have rose wine so will use Bourgueil type red.<br />Hope mine will be as tasty as yours looks. Thanks for the idea.Sueceehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10855614771291139032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-32376195455508201822015-10-08T08:45:11.530+02:002015-10-08T08:45:11.530+02:00C'est une torture .. pitié !C'est une torture .. pitié !Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05732906872139219420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18071407.post-55399452902292778672015-10-08T08:17:53.485+02:002015-10-08T08:17:53.485+02:00I'd love to have some! Keep it warm for me! :—...I'd love to have some! Keep it warm for me! :—)<br /><br />P. is going to pick me up this morning for two or three days with them. I might come back by train.chmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17765675930520613520noreply@blogger.com