Episode 132: Duck Confity Rillettes

Episode 132: Duck Confity Rillettes

In this episode, Gretchen talks through one of her favorite foods, Duck Confit! and then turns it into duck rillettes.

Episode 131: Everything Oil and Pickled Fruits

Due to Gretchen being overwhelmed by making Christmas presents - this episode about Christmas presents is a few days late for the actual day. This spicy oil would be a great gift to yourself any time of year. Pickled fruits are probably a bit more specialized depending on your palate.

Episode 130: Chocolate Truffles

It's finally time to cover truffles! At least the chocolate ones. These easy holiday treats are so easy to modify and personalize. There is some discussion of ganache and what it is.

Episode 129: Almond Extract

Gretchen made almond extract at home! So Simple! She talks through the process, why you can't just drink it straight, and what she may do different in the future. And this is a quick one.

Episode 128: Carbonara

Gretchen finally gets around to making carbonara and breaking down recipes from the internet, because there are a lot of them. Gretchen thought she was losing her mind at one point because all the recipes call for whole egg and she was taught with only yolks. And don't you dare bring cream anywhere near this sauce. In the end success was had with this sauce,