tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543389752792247888.post5278287804462755560..comments2023-04-16T10:39:30.884-04:00Comments on French Laundry at Home: Braised Breast of Veal with Yellow Corn Polenta Cakes, Glazed Vegetables, and Sweet GarlicUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543389752792247888.post-81291227895629518372008-01-16T18:27:00.000-05:002008-01-16T18:27:00.000-05:00I have actually made the Veal Breast dish using Th...I have actually made the Veal Breast dish using The French Laundry Cookbook!! I purchased the book after eating at Bouchon in Napa. I subsequently had the dish at Bouchon in Las Vegas, but was a little disappointed. My home version was actually better than the Bouchon version in Vegas. I agree about the daunting part- if you are a simple home cook...especially this dish which really takes 3 days to prepare. I am presently visiting friends in Florida, and they have asked me to cook one of my specialties. I must have bragged a lttle too much about the veal dish. I'm so happy to have found your simplified version on the internet...perfect refresher for one that has read the original and made the dish previously.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543389752792247888.post-41749863433113489922007-11-20T15:27:00.000-05:002007-11-20T15:27:00.000-05:00this really looks amazing! i think that polenta b...this really looks amazing! i think that polenta base could be used in lots of recipes, and it really makes the plate look elegant.Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16060817143978022010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543389752792247888.post-112483909319898602007-11-08T11:21:00.000-05:002007-11-08T11:21:00.000-05:00The fluted turnips can be done with a knife, but t...The fluted turnips can be done with a knife, but there is also a fluted melon baller thingy you can buy...Nice dish--this is one of my faves of the book.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543389752792247888.post-17873593466600084202007-11-08T01:07:00.000-05:002007-11-08T01:07:00.000-05:00Speaking of flarping and blorping, I'd like to sha...Speaking of flarping and blorping, I'd like to share my own polenta experience. Two years ago, while making polenta in our restaurant, I was about to take it off the heat, as I typically did, after 45 minutes or so.It had thickened sufficiently and was pulling away from the sides and so, as every cookbook worth it's weight will tell us, it was ready.<BR/>Or was it? I was suddenly flooded with images of Italian women in village kitchens standing over cavernous pots, laboriously stirring wonderous "slow foods". <BR/>So the polenta stayed on the flame, covered tightly, checked on occassionally, for 7 hours! That is no typo. The results? Polenta that tasted cornier than fresh ears harvested, cooked and eaten within 5 minutes. So deep, complex and rich--I didn't add the ubiquitous butter, just aromatics.<BR/>Try it--when you think it's ready, cover it and walk away, let it perform it's magic for you. You'll be flooded with your own images.Chef Lukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16114847781430452603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543389752792247888.post-77058177756417678392007-11-07T20:51:00.000-05:002007-11-07T20:51:00.000-05:00That melon baller should be hibernating at this ti...That melon baller should be hibernating at this time of year! Your use of it is disgraceful. <BR/><BR/>Actually, that dish could make a veal eater out of me. Verrrry nice job!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543389752792247888.post-38686755227457374922007-11-07T07:54:00.000-05:002007-11-07T07:54:00.000-05:00deciding what to eat...something I have been doing...deciding what to eat...something I have been doing with a fair amount of success since coming down out of the trees — is just plain boring if a newspaper editor or journalist tells you. (Or, for that matter, an eater tells you.) Who wants to hear, “Eat more fruits and vegetables”?<BR/>Not me...that's why I read your blog...lead me to the altar!!<BR/><BR/>Thanks, another great postAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01108569020543733603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543389752792247888.post-79854421985876624782007-11-06T21:17:00.000-05:002007-11-06T21:17:00.000-05:00Since you're going to be cooking here you're proba...Since you're going to be cooking here you're probably visiting somebody who knows their way around the food scene but as a Portlander I have to suggest you swing by Albina Press for a latte or cappucino to get you ready for your day in the kitchen. mmmmmm.....cchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09873481630879458504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543389752792247888.post-88762982395423172372007-11-06T16:41:00.000-05:002007-11-06T16:41:00.000-05:00delurking to tell you that "when the polenta flarp...delurking to tell you that "when the polenta flarped and blorped as it thickened" is one of the best descriptions i've ever read. unfortunately, no one in my office has ever cooked polenta, so they didn't understand why i was laughing to myself. excellent job once again!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543389752792247888.post-88922936543206549862007-11-06T11:59:00.000-05:002007-11-06T11:59:00.000-05:00That looks amazing, I hope it tasted as good! I ju...That looks amazing, I hope it tasted as good! <BR/>I just stumbled across your blog by accident, and I'm so glad that I did - props to you for recreating the entire book!! Having often drooled over the pages in the bookstore, but lacking the guts to take the plunge, I can now eat French Laundry vicariously through you - Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543389752792247888.post-40162253583243408762007-11-06T06:19:00.000-05:002007-11-06T06:19:00.000-05:00Ok my Hubbie has asked me to NOT lick the laptop s...Ok my Hubbie has asked me to NOT lick the laptop screen again - as he finds it offputting, lol. Looks very tasty I must say.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543389752792247888.post-4767539922131572782007-11-06T02:23:00.000-05:002007-11-06T02:23:00.000-05:00For those that don't eat veal, this dish works won...For those that don't eat veal, this dish works wonderfully with lamb breast as well (you may need two instead of one, since they are smaller, but otherwise directions are the same).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543389752792247888.post-50687794258674877422007-11-05T22:42:00.000-05:002007-11-05T22:42:00.000-05:00Wait! Newman sent you a melon baller? I sense ther...Wait! <I>Newman</I> sent you a <I>melon baller</I>? I sense there's an important back story here that I somehow missed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543389752792247888.post-79248082675065909142007-11-05T14:40:00.000-05:002007-11-05T14:40:00.000-05:00I had the mustard-panko thing on a pot-au-feu at m...I had the mustard-panko thing on a pot-au-feu at my local restaurant and it took me a while to figure it out. It really elevates the "boiled meat" dish to a new level.Jason Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04681542692262978495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543389752792247888.post-45248887492614662642007-11-05T14:03:00.000-05:002007-11-05T14:03:00.000-05:00Welcome back, totally understand crazy weeks!I've ...Welcome back, totally understand crazy weeks!<BR/><BR/>I've seen this dish in the book, but I have to say it never did anything for me as I am not a veal eater, but after reading this I could be tempted to give it a try.<BR/><BR/>Also love the "Grant Tipton Days" they sound great, may have to have one soon :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11075072010631554968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543389752792247888.post-66931896275718307292007-11-05T02:24:00.000-05:002007-11-05T02:24:00.000-05:00The veal looks brilliant! Yum.The veal looks brilliant! Yum.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543389752792247888.post-10351086851349917082007-11-05T00:02:00.000-05:002007-11-05T00:02:00.000-05:00Nice to see how the mustard/panko crust is suppose...Nice to see how the mustard/panko crust is supposed to work, even if it is on another dish!<BR/><BR/>And once you reach adulthood... is it still a Grant Tipton Day when it involves microwaving your own lunch and spending the afternoon happily in your kitchen?? 'Cause that was my day. Including the post-dinner shower.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01271011594943511490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543389752792247888.post-41716561589210776712007-11-04T23:49:00.000-05:002007-11-04T23:49:00.000-05:00I'm with Holly -- I didn't get out of my peej all ...I'm with Holly -- I didn't get out of my peej all day and I literally sat around and vegged while my husband cooked (breakfast, dinner, and tomorrow's prep), did laundry, cleaned up (twice) and generally made hisself useful. Now I know what to call a day like that :DAnita (Married... with dinner)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16158306976034229048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543389752792247888.post-27296026872916405092007-11-04T23:43:00.000-05:002007-11-04T23:43:00.000-05:00Wha?? No Wayne Knight comments yet? Hmmm...This ...Wha?? No Wayne Knight comments yet? Hmmm...<BR/><BR/>This looks delishioso even though I have trouble with Veal and thinking about eating Veal, though I suppose if I really thought about a lot of other things I'd be equally disturbed.<BR/><BR/>That said, I love me some meaty sauces and starches. <BR/><BR/>This looks fab! <BR/><BR/>Let me know if I need any extra special fancy gadgets for our work here this weekend.pdxblogmommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07424710962818464421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543389752792247888.post-86852709432297554652007-11-04T23:08:00.000-05:002007-11-04T23:08:00.000-05:00Long time lurker, first time commenter here, and I...Long time lurker, first time commenter here, and I just gotta say how much I love this blog. I know I'll never get to eat at the French Laundry, and that's okay... I just love that I get to live vicariously through this blog and experience what it's like to try and make some of these things. Thanks for doing this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543389752792247888.post-77617737215495798462007-11-04T22:59:00.000-05:002007-11-04T22:59:00.000-05:00I bought the French Laundry Cookbook and was ready...I bought the French Laundry Cookbook and was ready to return it a few months ago, when I found your blog. Knowing that someone else out there was going to try these dishes made me decide to keep the book. You have inspired me to not only cook from this book one day, but to up the ante on my regular every day cooking. <BR/><BR/>I love your sense of adventure, and your writing makes me feel like I'm listening to a very smart, funny best friend or sister. Please keep doing this, and when you're done, let us vote on what book you'll cook through next.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543389752792247888.post-42066804555528373422007-11-04T21:00:00.000-05:002007-11-04T21:00:00.000-05:00That looks fabulous! This blog impresses me more ...That looks fabulous! This blog impresses me more with each entry! I took the book out of the library, but it sort of intimidated me, and I brought it back without making anything. You are inspiring me to try again.<BR/><BR/>Oh, and for Grant Tipton days, we have that in our house, but we call them what they are... Pajama Days! They are the best - homemade guacomole and pizza - monopoly tournaments - football if it happens to be a Sunday... it's the best ever! I highly recommend adopting this behaviour in your lifestyle. It's hugely rewarding!<BR/><BR/>(sorry for the book in your comments!)abhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10599310200655551029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543389752792247888.post-33466399543493508392007-11-04T17:01:00.000-05:002007-11-04T17:01:00.000-05:00oh my - that looks - and sounds absolutely delicio...oh my - that looks - and sounds absolutely delicious !! well done you!. can't wait to see the next masterpiece completed.bechttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01430472501564809086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543389752792247888.post-74216968529712835142007-11-04T14:00:00.001-05:002007-11-04T14:00:00.001-05:00Ohh, I am *so* having a Grant Tipton day today...d...Ohh, I am *so* having a Grant Tipton day today...didn't realize there was indeed a name for this state of sloth. I don't get to have as many GTDs as I used to. Am making do with bf's grilled cheese sandwich with pickles, patiently made and hand-delivered by bf. It's not Thomas Keller, but it will do, smashingly. :)<BR/><BR/>Back to bed with new book -- Ruhlman's is on the wish list. BTW, the polenta looks great, and I am not a "polenta person."Hillaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14026722314412997694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543389752792247888.post-13561330300863093212007-11-04T14:00:00.000-05:002007-11-04T14:00:00.000-05:00The heck with Smell-O-Vision - we need Taste-O-Vis...The heck with Smell-O-Vision - we need Taste-O-Vision! <BR/><BR/>Found "My Last Supper" at B&N last night and drooled over every word cover to cover. There are other chefs I'd rather see in the buff, though...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com